'"Our guys finally decided to wake up and compete harder instead of waiting," Granato said after the Sabres dominated the third period but couldn't pull even in a 3-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. "I had a message for them that was unlike their normal message you'd get after a period. I liked the way they responded, but it's not what I say."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Granato has his say and Sabres rally, but fall short in Winnipeg
Archives for November 18, 2023
Sabres go West as three-game set marks first team bonding trip of the season
'“It’s definitely nice,” captain Kyle Okposo said Friday before the Sabres’ game against the Winnipeg Jets in Canada Life Centre. “Nice to get on the road, get some camaraderie and do some things you wouldn’t normally do, things you wouldn’t do at home.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres go West as three-game set marks first team bonding trip of the season
Sabres send prospect back to Amerks
'Rousek, 24, compiled zero points and a minus-2 rating in five games with the Sabres. The Czech has scored two goals and six points in eight contests with the Amerks this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send prospect back to Amerks
Former Ice star Benson has fond memories of Winnipeg
'“Just everything about this city, it’s awesome,” Benson said, just hours before his visiting Sabres met the Jets. “The way they get around their hockey teams, their sports teams, is pretty special.”' … [Read more...] about Former Ice star Benson has fond memories of Winnipeg
Sabres' Benson remembers Winnipeg fondly
'“The second you start worrying about that you’re not putting in 100%,” Benson said. “For me, it’s taking it day by day. Every game I’m going to try to play my hardest, play my best, and kind of keep that out of my head.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Benson remembers Winnipeg fondly
Saturday's Winnipeg Coverage
Jets hold on to down Sabres (Winnipeg Free Press) Former Ice star Benson has fond memories of Winnipeg (Winnipeg Free Press) Jets hold on for 3-2 victory over Sabres (Winnipeg Sun) Sabres' Benson remembers Winnipeg fondly (Winnipeg Sun) Perfetti scores again as Jets hold on to beat Sabres 3-2 (Global News Winnipeg) Three things - Hellebuyck's turn to shine … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Winnipeg Coverage
Jets score three times in second period and hang on for 3-2 win over Sabres
'Alex Tuch and JJ Peterka scored for the Sabres (7-9-1), who have lost their past three games.' … [Read more...] about Jets score three times in second period and hang on for 3-2 win over Sabres
Second period a backbreaker for Sabres in Winnipeg
'20-minutes was enough to sink the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night.' … [Read more...] about Second period a backbreaker for Sabres in Winnipeg
Just playing well isn't good enough as the Sabres fall in Winnipeg
'At the end of the day we need to start bottom lining this and last year at this time, they were 7-10-0 while this year, they’re 7-9-1. Despite allowing very few chances, Don Granato was not happy and he said he told his team so after 40 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Just playing well isn’t good enough as the Sabres fall in Winnipeg
Rough November continues as Buffalo Sabres fall to Winnipeg Jets despite late efforts
'A late effort from the Buffalo Sabres came up short on the road Friday night by a final of 3-2 to the Winnipeg Jets. Marking Buffalo's 5th loss in the month of November.' … [Read more...] about Rough November continues as Buffalo Sabres fall to Winnipeg Jets despite late efforts
Sabres place Tage Thompson on IR
'The team also announced on Friday night that they have assigned forward Lukas Rousek to the Rochester Americans and have activated both forward Zach Benson and goaltender Eric Comrie from injured reserve.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Tage Thompson on IR
Perfetti scores in 5th straight game, Jets top Sabres
'"The third period, I will say for me, was the culmination of everything to this point of the year, and our guys finally decided to wake up and compete harder instead of waiting,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “I like the way they responded.”' … [Read more...] about Perfetti scores in 5th straight game, Jets top Sabres
Sabres' comeback effort falls short in loss to Jets
'The Sabres outshot the Jets 12-6 during the third period and cut their deficit in half on a breakaway goal from JJ Peterka. They pushed until the final minute, when Jets goaltender Conner Hellebuyck put the finishing touches on a 26-save performance amid a desperate net-front scramble.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ comeback effort falls short in loss to Jets
Sabres assign Rousek to Amerks
'The Buffalo Sabres have assigned forward Lukas Rousek to the Rochester Americans and placed forward Tage Thompson on injured reserve, the team announced Friday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Rousek to Amerks