'“We were not sharp," said Sabres coach Don Granato. "I felt that – we definitely feel we could have competed and worked harder. … Again, not taking enough shots or a shot mentality. So, lots of issues will transpire when you don’t have an elevated compete level.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres unable to complete comeback in 5-3 loss to last-place Blue Jackets
Archives for March 1, 2023
Mike Harrington: Once again, it feels like any place but home for the Sabres
'But the numbers are confounding: The Sabres are 12-16-2 at home, and only Philadelphia (11-15-3) is worse in the East. Buffalo is 19-8-2 on the road, and only Boston and New Jersey have more wins in the league.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Once again, it feels like any place but home for the Sabres
Sabres notebook: Don Granato sees 'intriguing' potential in Riley Stillman
'“When I watch him, I see that he wants to play more aggressive,” Granato said of the 24-year-old. “He has that in him. So, running through just edits the last little bit, there's a lot of intriguing things. I think it's, in fairness to him, we play a very aggressive style and it's going to probably take him a little bit to adjust to that or (readjust) to it. …"' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Don Granato sees ‘intriguing’ potential in Riley Stillman
Sabres’ home woes continue in loss to Blue Jackets: ‘We were not sharp’
'In December, the Sabres annihilated Columbus, scoring nine goals. Easy win, right? Well, not exactly. The Sabres looked ugly and disjointed against a weak opponent, falling behind early and losing 5-3.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ home woes continue in loss to Blue Jackets: ‘We were not sharp’
After assignment to Rochester, Sabres’ Vinnie Hinostroza happy to be back
'“It’s been a long month for myself and my family, just staying right mentally, taking care of my body and just staying ready for an opportunity,” Hinostroza said prior to Tuesday’s 5-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about After assignment to Rochester, Sabres’ Vinnie Hinostroza happy to be back
Wednesday's Columbus Coverage
Robinson nets first NHL hat trick to lead Columbus Blue Jackets past Buffalo Sabres (Columbus Dispatch) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Columbus Coverage
Robinson scores 3 goals in Blue Jackets’ 5-3 win over Sabres
'“Not a lot of lessons this time of year. You’ve got to win,” Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said. “We didn’t come out and play well enough in the first two periods to win a game. We move on and we try to win the next one.”' … [Read more...] about Robinson scores 3 goals in Blue Jackets’ 5-3 win over Sabres
Sabres comeback falls short against Columbus
'The Buffalo Sabres trailed by three goals heading into the third period, and came within a goal but could not complete the comeback in a 5-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres comeback falls short against Columbus
Opinion: The Sabres come up short again on home ice
'After a very good game on Sunday against the Washington Capitals, Henri Jokiharju and Owen Power had a real tough night together. When you’re playing 20-year-olds, sometimes it’s just going to happen. Power was on the ice for three straight Columbus goals and was in the middle of at least two of them.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres come up short again on home ice
Granato: Wanted to get Skinner to center with his ability to be creative with the puck
'“We’ll just keep it day by day.” Granato said on his weekly appearance on WGR. “It’s a lot of pressure to be in that spot because you got a guy who is prolific scoring right now as Thompson is and playing at the level that Skinner is,”' … [Read more...] about Granato: Wanted to get Skinner to center with his ability to be creative with the puck
Sabres lose to lowly Blue Jackets
'“You’re not going to win every game, you’re going to have ups and downs still, and you’ve got to win two out of three coming down the stretch,” Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said. “There were a few big wins, now we’ve got to put it behind us and go win some more games. That’s the only thing. You’re going to hit adversity and it’s how you deal with it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose to lowly Blue Jackets
Robinson gets 1st hat trick, Blue Jackets hold off Sabres
'"There were some shots we passed up," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "There was an opportunity in the second period we're staring right at the goalie, (but) we passed and hit a stick. And it just points to, we want to make it perfect. We get on the road, you're not worried about making it perfect. It's a more direct mentality. You can add up the numbers, obviously, home and … [Read more...] about Robinson gets 1st hat trick, Blue Jackets hold off Sabres
Postgame Report | Sabres unable to complete comeback against Columbus
'"We didn't play very well in the first period, for sure," Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said. "Pretty disappointing, but we're in a push here. You're not going to win every game, you're going to have ups and downs still and you've got to win two out of three coming down the stretch. There were a few big wins, now we've got to put it behind us and go win some more games. That's … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres unable to complete comeback against Columbus
Jeanneret: Remembering Paul Wieland
'He was just an incredible investigative person who loved to be involve in every aspect of the organization. He had to get his nose out a couple of times when he almost got it clipped off. He wasn't trying to be the big shot; he was really just trying to help somebody out and help improve things.' … [Read more...] about Jeanneret: Remembering Paul Wieland
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks week 20 round-up (Amerks.com) Amerks Report Card for the month of February (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage