'“In the next 20 days after this, we’ll have four games compared to 12,” Granato said. "We’ve had to make adjustments, and one of the adjustments is I’ve decided we work a lot better rested,”' … [Read more...] about Granato wants others to fear Sabres
Archives for January 2023
Buffalo Sabres improve win streak to five in 3-2 win over Winnipeg
'Both teams pitched first period shutouts. But in the second it was Sabres defenseman Owen Power getting Buffalo on the scoreboard first with his third goal of the season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres improve win streak to five in 3-2 win over Winnipeg
Sabres streaking into playoff contention
'Buffalo (26-19-3) has three regulation wins on a four-game road trip that concludes Saturday in Minnesota, and with 55 points through 48 games, the Sabres closed in on the Penguins (57 points in 48 games), who lost in a shootout Thursday against the Capitals (58 points in 51 games). The second win streak of five or more games this season gives Buffalo a 48% chance of ending … [Read more...] about Sabres streaking into playoff contention
Can the Buffalo Sabres end their NHL Playoffs drought?
'DiBiase adds it’s important to look back at the reigning Presidents’ Trophy winning Florida Panthers, who are only one point back of the Sabres and still a huge threat.' … [Read more...] about Can the Buffalo Sabres end their NHL Playoffs drought?
Comrie, Sabres hold off Jets for 5th straight win
'"When the guys play like that in front of you, it's a pretty easy night," Comrie said. "That was the best I've seen us play all year. That was incredible."' … [Read more...] about Comrie, Sabres hold off Jets for 5th straight win
Postgame Report | Win streak hits 5 games as Sabres down Jets in Winnipeg
'"This team is fantastic," Comrie said. "It's the most fun I've [had] playing hockey in my whole life. It's just fun to be a part of, it's a fun group to be around. We love the game of hockey and we love each other. It's that kind of atmosphere that just breeds performance. Guys want to come here now and it's so much fun to be a part of that. Seeing these guys just battle every … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Win streak hits 5 games as Sabres down Jets in Winnipeg
Sabres' Tage Thompson may not be scoring as many goals but he's still piling up points
'The Buffalo Sabres' All-Star center has hit the net just twice in his last 10 games, but still has 11 points in that span. Thompson has at least one assist in the last four games – and the Sabres have won all four.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson may not be scoring as many goals but he’s still piling up points
Thursday's Winnipeg Coverage
Sabres bring win streak into matchup against the Jets (AP) Gameday: Jets vs Sabres (WinnipegJets.com) Thomas' Three Storylines - BUF @ WPG (WinnipegJets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Winnipeg Coverage
Northeastern’s Levi Ponders Jump to NHL
'This winter, Levi, whose NHL rights belong to the Buffalo Sabres after he was traded by the Florida Panthers, and the Northeastern Huskies have been hovering around .500. Northeastern head coach Jerry Keefe still refers to Levi as “the best goaltender in the country,” but even Levi can’t deny that, at least on paper, there’s been moderate slippage in his performance when … [Read more...] about Northeastern’s Levi Ponders Jump to NHL
Hamilton Take 2: Rasmus Dahlin should be in the All-Star Game
'Tage Thompson should've been the Buffalo Sabres representative last season because Rasmus Dahlin was just starting his huge improvement, but everything Kevyn Adams and Don Granato did was to help boost Dahlin's confidence, so they got the NHL to choose him. It worked like a charm because Dahlin is probably playing like the second best defenseman in the NHL right now behind … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Rasmus Dahlin should be in the All-Star Game
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Hinostroza caps Amerks come-from-behind win (Amerks.com) Penguins can’t hold lead in 3-2 loss to Americans (WBSPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Sabres start strong, hold off Blues for fourth straight win
'"You've got to be able to handle adversity and adverse situations," said coach Don Granato. "I thought our guys through the end battled extremely well. Even down a man. Down two men with the goalie pulled, we looked confident. We stayed aggressive."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres start strong, hold off Blues for fourth straight win
Wednesday's Saint Louis Coverage
Quick hits: Blues can't rally from four-goal deficit, lose to Buffalo to end homestand (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Blues notebook: Vladimir Tarasenko, Torey Krug return to lineup; Pavel Buchnevich to IR (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Photo gallery (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Saint Louis Coverage
Thompson and Skinner drive Sabres past Blues, 5-3
'“I think our line has been playing well, generating a lot of offense and when it’s not going in for me, I think my linemates are doing a good job getting open,” Thompson said. “I think we play really well as a line and when one guy is not scoring, one or two guys are.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson and Skinner drive Sabres past Blues, 5-3
Breakout in Buffalo: How one simple change let Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin unlock his potential
'It almost seems like Dahlin is trying to one-up himself on each goal and assist, whether he’s toe-dragging defenders out of their skates or launching a stretch pass that lands right on a teammate’s tape. He’s also playing with more of an edge, scrapping in front of the net and throwing bone-crunching open-ice hits.' … [Read more...] about Breakout in Buffalo: How one simple change let Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin unlock his potential