'"We believe we're still in it, but we've got to actually go out and play," Sabres forward Dylan Cozens said. "It's not going to be easy games. Everyone wants to win at this time of the year. It's just unacceptable by us this last stretch."' … [Read more...] about Swayman earns 2nd straight shutout, Bruins score 7 against Sabres
Archives for March 2023
Postgame Report | Sabres unable to make up early deficit against Bruins
'"You fall behind, you start chasing the game against a team that's feeling their swagger like they are and it's a little more challenging," Sabres coach Don Granato.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres unable to make up early deficit against Bruins
Inside the NHL: Top players simply haven't carried their weight of late for Sabres
'Take a look on the ice at KeyBank Center on Sunday afternoon. See what David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron, David Krejci, Hampus Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy do with the NHL-leading Boston Bruins in town for a 1 p.m. matinee. Most nights, they're Boston's top guys. That's how things have to be.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Top players simply haven’t carried their weight of late for Sabres
Sabres change forwards to keep them fresh; Will Devon Levi play this season?
'“Those guys absolutely had energy tonight the other guys didn’t have,” Granato told reporters in Philadelphia. “That was clear and evident.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres change forwards to keep them fresh; Will Devon Levi play this season?
Sunday's Boston Coverage
Sabres host the Bruins after Olofsson’s 2-goal game (AP) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks fall short to bears in Hershey (Amerks.com) Bears pick up 2-1 win over Amerks on Hall of Fame Night (HersheyBears.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: A big day for the Sabres ends with bitter loss that hurts playoff hopes
'Buffalo (33-29-6) trailed 4-0 at the second intermission after allowing three goals during a second period in which they made critical mistakes around goalie Craig Anderson.' … [Read more...] about Observations: A big day for the Sabres ends with bitter loss that hurts playoff hopes
'Special' college career earned Devon Levi a spot with Sabres after contract signing
'“For us, we thought it was really important to have Devon integrate right away into our team,” said Adams. “I want to make sure that we get him comfortable. Obviously, he's gonna go through the immigration and once he gets there, then get into practices, start to feel part of the team and with the guys. … We'll kind of take it day by day, but we just thought for his … [Read more...] about ‘Special’ college career earned Devon Levi a spot with Sabres after contract signing
After signing contract, goalie prospect Devon Levi will report to Sabres
'Levi quickly developed into a dominant college goalie, posting a .952 save percentage in 2021-22 and winning the Richter Award as the NCAA’s top netminder. Today, he’s a cornerstone of Buffalo’s future.' … [Read more...] about After signing contract, goalie prospect Devon Levi will report to Sabres
Saturday's Philadelphia Coverage
‘He’s so explosive’: Owen Tippett’s hat trick carries Flyers to 5-2 win over Buffalo Sabres (Philadelphia Inquirer) Tippett's hat trick a promising sign for future as Flyers rout Sabres (NBC Sports Philadelphia) Tippett’s hat trick leads flyers past Sabres (WENJ-FM) Postgame 5: St. Paddy's Hatty for Tippett (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Tippett’s hat trick leads Flyers past Buffalo 5-2
'“We gotta get hot, we gotta get really hot,” Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said. “We gotta go on a run.”' … [Read more...] about Tippett’s hat trick leads Flyers past Buffalo 5-2
Sabres sign Northeastern goalie Levi to 3-year contract
'Levi is considered the Sabres’ goalie of the future at a position that’s been mostly unsettled since Ryan Miller’s era ended with his trade to St. Louis during the 2013-14 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Northeastern goalie Levi to 3-year contract
Sabres thumped in Philadelphia
'A three-game road trip ended uncermoniuously for the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night, as they got their lunch money taken by the Philadelphia Flyers inside Wells Fargo Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres thumped in Philadelphia
The Sabres sign their top goalie prospect in Devon Levi
'With the Huskies last season, Levi won the Mike Richter Award for college hockey’s best goalie and he’s a finalist this season. Last year he went 21-10-1 with a 1.54 goals against and a .952 save percentage. This season he was 17-12-5 with a 2.24 goals against and .933 save percentage. His save percentage leads the country for the second straight year.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres sign their top goalie prospect in Devon Levi
Luck of the Irish not on the Sabres side tonight, Flyers too much to handle in loss
'Philadelphia forward Owen Trippett must have put a four-leaf clover in his skates tonight. The former first round pick netted a hat-trick this evening and put his team ahead to the point of no comeback for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Luck of the Irish not on the Sabres side tonight, Flyers too much to handle in loss