Amerks embarking on busiest stretch of the season this week (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Archives for February 2023
Sabres notebook: Another practice with line changes, power-play work
'“We've still got a lot of games,” said center Tage Thompson. “It's a big push here, obviously. Every game counts, and we need points, but I think when you hold on to losses and you let them kind of dictate how you're gonna play in the future, that's not something you want. And I think we’ve got a good opportunity to respond tomorrow and the rest of this road trip. So, it's … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Another practice with line changes, power-play work
Wednesday's Anaheim Coverage
Buffalo brings losing streak into matchup with Anaheim (AP) Preview: Ducks Ready to Fly vs. Sabres on Superhero Night (AnaheimDucks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Anaheim Coverage
Sabres regroup in preparation for matchup with Ducks
'"We have to take it day by day, a game at a time, and have fun with it, honestly. I know it's a lot of cliches, but you know what, you've got to simplify it at times. That's what our team needs to do, is simplify it and have some fun out there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres regroup in preparation for matchup with Ducks
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Trade to Sabres organization special for Youngstown’s Joseph Cecconi, family (Olean Times Herald) Amerks come up short in Cleveland (Amerks.com) Hinostroza settling in and returning to form with Amerks (Amerks.com) Monsters win streak continues with 2-1 victory over Amerks (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Special-teams woes continue for Sabres in fourth straight loss
'One mistake snowballed into a four-goal second period for the Kings. Special teams were again an issue for the Sabres. A turnover on the man advantage led to a shorthanded goal, and they couldn’t stop Los Angeles on two of its three power-play opportunities.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Special-teams woes continue for Sabres in fourth straight loss
JJ Peterka, Jack Quinn continue to 'learn on the fly' as rookies with the Sabres
'No one involved with the Sabres expected Peterka and fellow rookie winger Jack Quinn to have a seamless transition to the NHL. Both have made remarkable plays, but they’ve endured through some difficult games. Granato has sat one of the two at times throughout the season to alleviate pressure and provide a different development opportunity. The strategy has helped both as they … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka, Jack Quinn continue to ‘learn on the fly’ as rookies with the Sabres
Tuesday's Los Angeles Coverage
Adrian Kempe remains hot as Kings bury Sabres with big 2nd period (Los Angeles Daily News) Final – Kings 5, Sabres 2 – Arvidsson, Danault, McLellan (LAKings.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Kempe scores for 3rd straight game, Kings beat Sabres 5-2
'Dylan Cozens and Peyton Krebs scored, and Craig Anderson allowed five goals on 28 shots for the Sabres, who have dropped four straight games following a five-game win streak.' … [Read more...] about Kempe scores for 3rd straight game, Kings beat Sabres 5-2
Sabres start road trip with defeat in Los Angeles
'A four-goal second period by the Los Angeles Kings propelled the team to a 5-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres start road trip with defeat in Los Angeles
Kempe stays hot, Kings ease past Sabres
'Dylan Cozens ended Copley's bid for a second consecutive shutout at 10:16 when his shot on a rush trickled under the goalie's left skate to make it 5-1. Peyton Krebs scored on a power play at 15:09 for the 5-2 final.' … [Read more...] about Kempe stays hot, Kings ease past Sabres
Postgame Report | Sabres open road trip with loss to Kings
'The Kings pulled away during a four-goal second period, beginning with a shorthanded goal from Adrian Kempe and a power-play marker from Arthur Kaliyev.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres open road trip with loss to Kings
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks week 18 round-up (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres roundtable: Playoffs? Deadline move? MVP of second half? Dahlin's contract
'The drought will reach 12. The Sabres will finish with their most standings points since 2011-12 when they had 89, but it won’t be enough in a tight Eastern Conference that’s filled with playoff-hardened, veteran teams. Contenders like the Islanders are paying massive prices to win now. Adams isn’t ready to do the same. Additionally, Buffalo has one of the most difficult … [Read more...] about Sabres roundtable: Playoffs? Deadline move? MVP of second half? Dahlin’s contract
Sabres notebook: Don Granato pushes players through 'hardest' practice of season
'“The issue that we had (Saturday), it's not going to be solved with strategy,” said Granato. “It's going to be solved with work ethic and that was the message before practice, that we were going to have probably our hardest practice of the year. It was right up there with it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Don Granato pushes players through ‘hardest’ practice of season