'“We haven’t found our game yet,” Okposo shared with reporters ahead of his 1,000th NHL regular-season game Tuesday night. “We need to get back to doing what makes us successful. We’ve got to stop trying to be like everybody else. We’ve got to be like us. That’s when we’re powerful and that’s when we’re at our best. … Everybody in the room knows we can be better and we’re going … [Read more...] about Sabres’ inconsistent start reveals need for an impactful call-up or external upgrade
Archives for November 14, 2023
Tom Barrasso, Pierre Turgeon give it up to Sabres in Hall induction speeches
'“Thanks to the Buffalo Sabres, (former GM) Gerry Meehan and the Knox family for drafting me,” Turgeon said. “What an honor.”' … [Read more...] about Tom Barrasso, Pierre Turgeon give it up to Sabres in Hall induction speeches
Captain Kyle Okposo helped transform Sabres on way to 1,000 NHL games
'“I understand it’s a big thing, it’s a big deal,” Okposo said following Monday’s practice. “It’s OK to get recognized, and I’m going to try to enjoy it as much as I can. But it’s about the game, it’s a good team coming in here, we want to play extremely well.' … [Read more...] about Captain Kyle Okposo helped transform Sabres on way to 1,000 NHL games
Injured Alex Tuch could play this week; Sabres send prospect to Amerks
'“I mentioned from the outset, he’s day to day so the issue he’s dealing with could have resolved in, say, 48 hours,” Granato said following Monday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “… He is waiting for the results so he has full mobility and full motion.”' … [Read more...] about Injured Alex Tuch could play this week; Sabres send prospect to Amerks
Tuesday's Boston Coverage
Bruins at Sabres: Boston looks to get back on track after second divisional loss (Boston Globe) Atlantic Division-leading Boston faces Buffalo (AP) 4 players to watch when Bruins battle Sabres in Buffalo (WBZ-FM) Need to Know: Bruins vs. Sabres (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Boston Coverage
Kyle Okposo about to reach 1,000 NHL games played Tuesday
'"It’s a nice thing, a special moment and honestly the first time that I really thought about it was when I hit 500 games and I was like, 'Wow, that’s a lot of games and you’ve got to play 500 more to hit 1,000? I don’t know about that,' so it’s something I will look back on very fondly."' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo about to reach 1,000 NHL games played Tuesday
Practice Report | Benson back on the ice for Sabres practice
'Sabres coach Don Granato shared he would like the forward to have more practice time before making any further decisions on his status.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Benson back on the ice for Sabres practice
Sabres assign Biro to Rochester Americans
'Biro was recalled from the Amerks on Oct. 31 and appeared in two games for the Sabres before sustaining an injury. In his season debut, the 25-year-old tallied his first NHL goal and added an empty-netter in Buffalo’s 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on Nov. 1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Biro to Rochester Americans