'“We found a way to win,” Dahlin said. “It wasn’t pretty, but we found a way to win. That’s what I take away from this game. We had a lot of chances, actually. It was a lot to learn today, but we found a way to win.”' … [Read more...] about Dahlin has 3 points, Sabres edge Blackhawks to end 3-game skid
Archives for November 2023
'Special player' | Dahlin leads Sabres to win in Chicago with 3-point outing
'“I have all the time in the world for Ras,” Johnson said. “I love him. He’s a great kid, unreal player. Wants to win, does all the right things. Future captain of the team for sure. To see him take charge like he has – he’s been good all year and now the last couple games I think you’ve seen him be great.' … [Read more...] about ‘Special player’ | Dahlin leads Sabres to win in Chicago with 3-point outing
Roundtable: Debating the pursuit of Patrick Kane and the Sabres' role in it
'The Sabres are one of several teams that have been in regular contact with Kane. The real question is how interested he is in them at this point of his career, when chasing another Stanley Cup could have far more significance to him than money.' … [Read more...] about Roundtable: Debating the pursuit of Patrick Kane and the Sabres’ role in it
Sunday's Chicago Coverage
Blackhawks take on the Sabres on losing streak (AP) PreviewW: Blackhawks Host Sabres for Hockey Fight Cancer Night (Blackhawks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Chicago Coverage
The Sabres had more speed and rhythm in practice on Saturday
'Granato was angry after the Jets game because he knew that the opportunity to get two points was there. The Sabres aren’t playing to their capabilities and he let them know it.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres had more speed and rhythm in practice on Saturday
Hamilton Take 2: The Sabres are struggling to find consistency
'This team has too much talent to be on the same pace they were last year. They should be a better team, and they’re not. Last season after 17 games, the Sabres were 7-10-0. This season they’re 7-9-1.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: The Sabres are struggling to find consistency
Sabres look to build on intensity from 3rd period in Winnipeg
'The Sabres came to practice looking to build on the performance they put forth during the third period of a 3-2 loss in Winnipeg on Friday. They outshot the Jets 28-18 in total and had a 17-4 edge in high-danger chances at 5-on-5 but trailed 3-1 entering the second intermission.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to build on intensity from 3rd period in Winnipeg
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks bounce back with 7-5 win over Monsters (Amerks.com) Monsters drop 7-5 loss to Amerks (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Granato has his say and Sabres rally, but fall short in Winnipeg
'"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
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