'"We had lots of looks," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "We missed the net quite a few times, too, on some point-blank chances that now, after the fact, it's very frustrating, because that turned out to be the difference in the game. We generated more than enough to win that game."' … [Read more...] about McDavid sets career high in points in Oilers win against Sabres
Archives for March 2023
Postgame Report | Sabres fall short against Oilers at home
'"He made a lot of big saves. He made a lot of saves on me early in the game in the second period," Dylan Cozens said. "He made a lot of saves on everyone. You're going to run into hot goalies sometimes, so you've got to find a way to get greasy goals. They're not all going to be pretty."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres fall short against Oilers at home
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks Week 21 round-up (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Mike Harrington: As Connor Bedard's lottery date looms, Connor McDavid brings his show to town to meet Sabres
'McDavid has been just as generational as everybody said. Obviously, Eichel's career has been on a much different path. But he has been hot of late as the Vegas Golden Knights took a one-point lead over Dallas Sunday in the Western Conference by beating Montreal. McDavid's team is chasing Eichel's in the Pacific Division, sitting six points back.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: As Connor Bedard’s lottery date looms, Connor McDavid brings his show to town to meet Sabres
Matt Savoie, Jiri Kulich and likely other Sabres prospects off limits in trades
'Adams was asked specifically about Savoie, the ninth overall pick, and Kulich, the 28th pick, during his chat with the media Friday. It’s probably fair to lump Noah Ostlund, the 16th pick last year, and some other prospects in the off-limits category.' … [Read more...] about Matt Savoie, Jiri Kulich and likely other Sabres prospects off limits in trades
Monday's Edmonton Coverage
Edmonton visits Buffalo after Draisaitl’s hat trick (AP) Preview: Oilers at Sabres (EdmontonOilers.com) Pre-Game Report: Oilers at Sabres (EdmontonOilers.com) Projected Lineup: Oilers at Sabres (EdmontonOilers.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Edmonton Coverage
Granato sees Greenway being even better player with Sabres
'“He has a significant physical presence in the game," Granato said of Greenway. "You can’t not notice him. He’s a big man with a strong net-front, he’s strong behind the net below the goal line, taking pucks to the net, and has very good speed. He can keep up with the pace that we want.”' … [Read more...] about Granato sees Greenway being even better player with Sabres
Hamilton: These Sabres are finished getting 'bullied'
'Adams had built a team of too many small and fast players. Everybody was the same and even though they have so many very good, young talented players, you need to be difficult to play against too.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: These Sabres are finished getting ‘bullied’
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Davies finding role in Rochester (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Sabres stand up for themselves, snap skid with win over Lightning
'"We needed that focus," said Sabres coach Don Granato. "We needed to be dialed in and really stay consistent. I thought maybe the last five minutes we got a little bit careless, but there was a lot to fight through to make sure that we were steadfast. We wanted to play with pace and pressure. A lot of things that could have caused ups and downs and distractions."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres stand up for themselves, snap skid with win over Lightning
Inside the NHL: Sabres have made quite a statement in season series against Lightning
'The Sabres blew third-period leads in the first three matchups and ended up 1-1-1. They rolled to a 5-3 win Saturday in KeyBank Center, giving them points in three straight against Tampa for the first time since 2014 and a victory in the season series for the first time since the 2013 lockout campaign.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Sabres have made quite a statement in season series against Lightning
Don Granato thinks that Jordan Greenway can achieve 'a lot more' with Sabres
'“This will evolve, much as when we acquired Tuch. You’re acquiring a talent that you know can do more, and they’re at the right spot in their career. They’ve had a base of experience and much like I knew Tuch, I knew there was a lot more in Alex Tuch. This is the case with Jordan.”' … [Read more...] about Don Granato thinks that Jordan Greenway can achieve ‘a lot more’ with Sabres
Sabres maintain focus, bounce back by beating Lightning: ‘We needed that’
'“We needed that focus, we needed to be dialed in and really stay consistent,” coach Don Granato said after the Sabres ended their two-game losing streak. “… There was a lot to fight through to make sure we were steadfast and how we wanted to play with pace and pressure, and a lot of things that could’ve caused ups and downs and distractions, I commend our guys staying very … [Read more...] about Sabres maintain focus, bounce back by beating Lightning: ‘We needed that’
Sabres believe Jordan Greenway can reach new levels: ‘A lot of potential’
'“There’s lots of players in the league I’m very familiar with and coached,” Granato said of Greenway, who was acquired from the Minnesota Wild prior to Friday’s trade deadline. “And you know the players. You learn them. But the players that you had before they came into the NHL, you get to see them completely different.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres believe Jordan Greenway can reach new levels: ‘A lot of potential’
Sunday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Jon Cooper benches offensive stars as Lightning’s skid continues (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning coach Jon Cooper benches three top scorers for entire third period as team struggles (USA Today) Lightning bench stars during third period of loss to Sabres (ESPN) Stamkos, Point, Kucherov benched in Lightning loss to Sabres (NHL.com) Recap: Sabres 5, Lightning 3 … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Tampa Bay Coverage