'"I always thought we had super high IQ on that team," winger Thomas Vanek said in January while in town for Ryan Miller's jersey retirement. "I remember I was a young kid and Chris Drury would talk to me just like I had played 10 years in the league. Same with Mike Grier, same with Teppo Numminen. I loved talking hockey, I loved talking new faceoff plays, ideas, it was just … [Read more...] about Daniel Briere makes it a trio of NHL GMs from 2000s-era Sabres who still are making a mark in hockey
Archives for March 17, 2023
Sabres notebook: JJ Peterka proving that a rookie can learn fast in a playoff race
'Peterka has been a bright spot for the Sabres over the past two weeks. He has two goals and seven points with 19 shots on goal over his last eight games. No forward on Buffalo’s roster has been on the ice for more high-danger scoring chances at 5-on-5 than Peterka over the past four games. He’s using his speed to earn time and space in the offensive zone, posing a threat to … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: JJ Peterka proving that a rookie can learn fast in a playoff race
Sabres prospect Brandon Biro quietly becoming elite AHL talent with Amerks
'Biro, 25, had been on a tear nearly all season, scoring at more than a point per game clip. In December, he had six consecutive two-point outings and 16 points in 10 contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Brandon Biro quietly becoming elite AHL talent with Amerks
Friday's Philadelphia Coverage
Flyers take losing streak into matchup with the Sabres (AP) Flyers-Sabres preview: Feeling lucky? (WENJ-FM) 5 Things: Flyers vs. Sabres (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Sabres preach patience to a young squad in playoff race
'“And if you were to say before the year we would be in this spot, most people would have laughed,” he added. “So we’re getting there. We just have to keep pushing and we have to continue to know that what we’re doing works, and we cannot become impatient with the results.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres preach patience to a young squad in playoff race
Tuch in leading role to help hometown Sabres end 11-year playoff drought
'"As you get older you try to become more consistent, and you learn how to become more consistent," Tuch said. "Seeing those guys go through the ups and downs of the season, I'm trying to lend and help them out and be a person that they can come to talk to and ask questions and that kind of thing, because I went through the same thing."' … [Read more...] about Tuch in leading role to help hometown Sabres end 11-year playoff drought
Lyubushkin's comfort showing in recent production
'"I think my job is to play simpler, more aggressive," Lyubushkin said following the team's practice on Thursday afternoon. "Play good defense to help my team."' … [Read more...] about Lyubushkin’s comfort showing in recent production