'“That net is nobody’s right now when we talk about the future,” Granato said. “It’s got to be earned and then re-earned and re-earned again.”' … [Read more...] about Despite using Devon Levi late, Sabres high on Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Archives for April 2023
Sabres want to re-sign veterans Kyle Okposo, Zemgus Girgensons; Buffalo waiting to hear from Ryan Johnson
'Okposo, 35, and Girgensons, 29, helped shepherd the Sabres, one of the NHL’s youngest teams, through a two-year stretch during which they morphed from a dead-last finish into a 91-point club on the cusp of a playoff berth.' … [Read more...] about Sabres want to re-sign veterans Kyle Okposo, Zemgus Girgensons; Buffalo waiting to hear from Ryan Johnson
Adams, Granato feel Sabres are on right path
'“We need to keep getting better, and then the results will take care of themselves,” said Granato on Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Adams, Granato feel Sabres are on right path
On cusp of NHL playoffs, Sabres have ‘absolute conviction’ better days ahead
'“A lot of times it’s very challenging to watch the playoffs when you’re not in it,” coach Don Granato said Wednesday at his postseason press conference. “This year … you watch it with the intent you’re there. You’ll be there 12 months from now.”' … [Read more...] about On cusp of NHL playoffs, Sabres have ‘absolute conviction’ better days ahead
Buffalo Sabres have 'total conviction' for playoffs in future
'"They have conviction. They know that they have enough that they have enough that they should have that as the target to make playoffs."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres have ‘total conviction’ for playoffs in future
Sabres hope to sign Dahlin, Power to long-term contracts
'"I believe in when you have core pieces that you feel are going to be a very important part of your franchise, I like to be proactive," general manager Kevyn Adams said Wednesday. "Both [Rasmus] and Owen are critical pieces of this franchise moving forward and certainly have let their agents know how we feel about them, and we'll work at it. These things, they take time. … [Read more...] about Sabres hope to sign Dahlin, Power to long-term contracts
Focused on the future, Adams and Granato wrap up 2022-23 season
'Granato said he is comfortable having two young goalies working as a tandem in the future in the event both Levi and Luukkonen earn roster spots next fall.' … [Read more...] about Focused on the future, Adams and Granato wrap up 2022-23 season
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks rookies ready for first taste of playoffs (WROC-TV) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospects with Rochester Americans played big roles in playoff berth (Buffalo News) After slow start, Sabres prospect Filip Cederqvist scoring goals for Amerks; Jiri Kulich close to returning from injury (Olean Times Herald) Amerks report card for playoff push (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Mike Harrington: Sabres thrived on the road and now have to figure out the homefront
'The Sabres went 25-13-3 on the road this season – and their 53 points equal the most by any non-playoff team since the 2005 NHL lockout (Boston had the same record and point total in 2015-16). It was the second-highest total in franchise history, surpassed only by the 54 points (25-12-4) earned by the 2006-07 Presidents' Trophy team.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres thrived on the road and now have to figure out the homefront
After long benching, Sabres’ Victor Olofsson has uncertain future
'As the Sabres played their most important games since his arrival four years ago, the winger sat out five straight contests as a healthy scratch. A victim of inconsistency and poor defensive play, he was a spectator during their playoff push.' … [Read more...] about After long benching, Sabres’ Victor Olofsson has uncertain future
Sabato: There's plenty of reason for Buffalo sports fans to be optimistic
'Buffalo sports fans have an uncanny way to be upbeat this time of the year, no matter what happened during the season. Whether it’s finishing the season strong, a coaching move or a big acquisition, Buffalo fans always find a way to say “next year.”' … [Read more...] about Sabato: There’s plenty of reason for Buffalo sports fans to be optimistic
How the Sabres could have made the playoffs
'And where would those two points have come from? Let’s go down memory lane, and revisit some of the games played this past year, and where the points got away…' … [Read more...] about How the Sabres could have made the playoffs
Rasmus Dahlin proves his leadership abilities as Sabres set sights on future
'“He 100% is the big time leader in this room. Everyday on the ice he’s the first one working on stuff, doing little drills," says fellow defenseman Mattias Samuelsson. "If you see the best defenseman in the world going out there and doing extra, makes you think you should be out there too.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin proves his leadership abilities as Sabres set sights on future
Mattias Samuelsson played through injuries in his quest to push Sabres into playoffs
'Samuelsson, a shutdown defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres, told reporters following his exit meeting Sunday in KeyBank Center that he played with multiple broken bones in his left hand over the past few weeks.' … [Read more...] about Mattias Samuelsson played through injuries in his quest to push Sabres into playoffs