'Dylan Cozens (1+1), Jack Quinn (1+1) and JJ Peterka (0+2) all had multi-point games for the Sabres. Tage Thompson also scored.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Tuch scores twice as Sabres defeat Devils 5-4
Archives for March 2023
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks rally in second period for shootout win over Bears (Amerks.com) Bears earn point in 4-3 shootout loss to Americans (HersheyBears.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres Mailbag: How should GM Kevyn Adams react to the recent struggles?
'You won’t see the Sabres hand out long-term contracts in free agency, nor should they. Those sorts of decisions rarely work. It’s time to build around the core, though. This team needs another top-four defenseman, in addition to the forwards and possible goalie mentioned above. Adams will be aggressive within reason. There's a way to get this team closer to the playoffs … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: How should GM Kevyn Adams react to the recent struggles?
Sabres notebook: Eric Comrie 'ready to go,' as Devon Levi awaits immigration
Dave Snuggerud on playing for the Sabres, how he found Canisius College and on his son Jimmy's hockey career
"'It didn’t happen after my first year in Buffalo, but I learned, you're in the entertainment business. This happened to be the avenue of sports. Being in Buffalo, they have such great sports fans. ... At the time, the Bills were doing really good, and it was fun to see the following they had, and to see the loyal people with the Sabres. I saw a real passion in Buffalo, and … [Read more...] about Dave Snuggerud on playing for the Sabres, how he found Canisius College and on his son Jimmy’s hockey career
Sabres’ Eric Comrie enduring ‘difficult’ season, excited to see Devon Levi play
'Sabres coach Don Granato said Comrie is progressing from a lower-body injury that has sidelined him the last six games. He began practicing Monday and could be available for Friday’s contest against the New Jersey Devils at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eric Comrie enduring ‘difficult’ season, excited to see Devon Levi play
Sabres goalie Devon Levi waiting for immigration paperwork to be finalized
'“I do want to get him out there,” said coach Don Granato, whose Sabres host the New Jersey Devils on Friday at KeyBank Center. “It’s unfortunate for him because you just see he’s so ready to go. The hope is today it will clear and then we can move on and into it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Devon Levi waiting for immigration paperwork to be finalized
Friday's New Jersey Coverage
Sabres play the Devils on losing streak (AP) Devils Look to Clinch a Playoff Spot in Buffalo | Preview (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s New Jersey Coverage
Devon Levi still waiting for immigration clearance; Eric Comrie declares himself ready
'While the young netminder can’t practice with the team, he did take to the ice once practice was officially over on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi still waiting for immigration clearance; Eric Comrie declares himself ready
Greenway returns to practice with Sabres
'"Everyone is going to try and play as quickly as they can," Greenway said. "You've got to make sure that you're comfortable going out there, protected when you go out there. It's a little bit of a balance. It can be hard to juggle that, but there's been no external pressure from anyone else."' … [Read more...] about Greenway returns to practice with Sabres
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Despite roots in a basketball-crazy region, this Amerk stars on the ice (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Mike Harrington: As another non-playoff season slips away, Sabres keep climbing on dubious list
'Since Game 7 in Philly 12 years ago, every NHL team has played in at least 25 playoff games (We're not counting Seattle, which just entered the league last season). There are 13 teams that have played at least 70 games.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: As another non-playoff season slips away, Sabres keep climbing on dubious list
Sabres draft picks Ryan Johnson, Aaron Huglen pace Minnesota in NCAA Tournament meeting with Canisius
'Johnson and Huglen have kept in contact with the Sabres over the course of the season, using what they learned at development camps and applying it to their program at Minnesota.' … [Read more...] about Sabres draft picks Ryan Johnson, Aaron Huglen pace Minnesota in NCAA Tournament meeting with Canisius
As Sabres struggle, so is goalie Craig Anderson: ‘We owe him a lot more’
'Despite being the NHL’s oldest player, the 41-year-old’s play hasn’t declined much. Sure, he can’t handle a heavy workload anymore. Age has relegated him to backup status. Throughout his 20th season, he has started about once a week.' … [Read more...] about As Sabres struggle, so is goalie Craig Anderson: ‘We owe him a lot more’
Observations: Horrendous home play continues as Sabres hit more wrong notes in ugly loss to Nashville
'In the latest entry in a string of embarrassing defeats, the Sabres were blitzed in a four-goal second period. Veteran goalie Craig Anderson, the 41-year-old who has given Buffalo plenty of strong outings in the crease, had a terrible time in this one.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Horrendous home play continues as Sabres hit more wrong notes in ugly loss to Nashville