'Casey Mittelstadt had two assists and Eric Comrie made 24 saves for the Sabres (2-3-0) in his first start of the season.' … [Read more...] about Skinner has goal, assist in Sabres win against Islanders
Archives for October 2023
Comrie makes 24 saves in season debut to lead Sabres to victory
'“Our guys were just working as hard as they could,” he said. “It was just fun to be a part of that. … I can’t say it enough, I’m proud to be a part of this group.”' … [Read more...] about Comrie makes 24 saves in season debut to lead Sabres to victory
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks return home with split from Laval (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres notebook: Don Granato overhauls lines ahead of rematch with Islanders
'Tage Thompson centered Dylan Cozens and Jordan Greenway; Casey Mittelstadt was between Alex Tuch and Jeff Skinner; Victor Olofsson is positioned to draw back into the lineup after skating with Tyson Jost and JJ Peterka; and Peyton Krebs moved back to center with Kyle Okposo and Zemgus Girgensons on his wings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Don Granato overhauls lines ahead of rematch with Islanders
Sabres change lines in midst of slow start, insist they won’t panic
'“I’m comfortable playing center and wing, so I’m not too worried about it,” Cozens said after the Sabres prepared for Saturday’s game against the New York Islanders at KeyBank Center. “I’m excited to go back there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres change lines in midst of slow start, insist they won’t panic
Saturday's New York Coverage
New York visits Buffalo after Nelson’s 2-goal game (AP) Game Preview: Islanders at Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage
Granato makes some line changes, putting Cozens on wing
'"I’m comfortable playing center and wing, so I’m not too worried about it," said Cozens following Friday's practice. "I’m excited to go back there and to play with Tage and 'Greenie', but when we get back into the defensive zone, it’s whoever is back plays center anyways. It’s not going to be too much different."' … [Read more...] about Granato makes some line changes, putting Cozens on wing
Devon Levi, Zach Benson day-to-day with injuries; Sabres shake up top lines
'The Sabres have two backup goaltenders, Eric Comrie and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonnen, rostered and available for Saturday night’s home game against the New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi, Zach Benson day-to-day with injuries; Sabres shake up top lines
Levi, Benson considered day to day with lower-body injuries
'Levi has started all four of Buffalo’s games this season, including a 32-save performance against Calgary on Thursday. Benson has also appeared in all four games and has two assists after making the opening night roster on the strength of a productive preseason.' … [Read more...] about Levi, Benson considered day to day with lower-body injuries
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks drop rematch with Rocket (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: 'Frustrating' loss for Sabres shows need for better team defense
'“Well, I think we’re going to be able to score goals like that most of the year, but until we have a commitment to team defense, we won’t accomplish much,” Johnson, who signed a one-year contract with Buffalo in July, said. “We’re tied 2-2 with a minute left in the second, we give up a breakaway, we give up man odd-man rush and then we give up a 4-on-2 two minutes into the … [Read more...] about Observations: ‘Frustrating’ loss for Sabres shows need for better team defense
Mike Harrington: WNYer Dennis Gilbert keeps the push on for regular spot on Calgary defense
'With South Buffalo’s Patrick Kane still a free agent after hip surgery and several other local products in the AHL, Gilbert and Winnipeg forward Alex Iafallo are the only players groomed in Buffalo currently in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: WNYer Dennis Gilbert keeps the push on for regular spot on Calgary defense
Sabres' Devon Levi a brand ambassador for VR training platform, Sense Arena
'The VR platform is a tool used by Levi between practices and games. He’d pull on the headset in his dorm room or locker room, then grab his blocker, glove and stick to face a variety of shots from virtual shooters. According to Sense Arena, which was introduced in 2018, its various modules are designed to enhance read-and-react skills and cognitive performance for skaters and … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Devon Levi a brand ambassador for VR training platform, Sense Arena
Sabres keep rallying, fall short in sloppy loss to Flames: ‘Wanted an easier game’
'“We won’t win in the long run like that, and that takes a five-man commitment on the ice to do it right,” said Johnson, who scored the Sabres’ first goal. “Sometimes that comes with going through those lumps and sometimes in order to have success you’ve got to learn those mistakes."' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep rallying, fall short in sloppy loss to Flames: ‘Wanted an easier game’
Sabres bring back former goalie Craig Anderson as ‘hockey liaison’
'Anderson’s affable personality and professionalism made him a beloved teammate. He played a critical role in the Sabres’ maturation over his final two seasons, helping the league’s youngest team through a rebuilding phase.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring back former goalie Craig Anderson as ‘hockey liaison’