'20-minutes was enough to sink the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night.' … [Read more...] about Second period a backbreaker for Sabres in Winnipeg
Archives for November 2023
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
Alex Tuch, Zach Benson likely to return to Sabres' lineup at start of road trip
'“It’s a coach’s decision now,” Tuch told reporters after he skated in a yellow, noncontact jersey. “I feel good and ready. It’s something that took a little bit longer than I originally anticipated, but it’s a long season. It was something that we didn’t want to flare up again. We just wanted to make sure to keep it under control. … Just wanted to be 100 percent. It was really … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch, Zach Benson likely to return to Sabres’ lineup at start of road trip
Sabres Mailbag: Is Tage Thompson's injury a season killer? Would Patrick Kane help?
'It would be weak of me to waffle only 16 games into the season, so yes, I’ll stick to my prediction the Sabres will secure a wild-card spot. The odds are stacked against them, though. Missing Thompson for 15-20 games is a massive blow to their playoff chances. This team already was struggling to replicate the fast-paced, aggressive style of play that made it one of the NHL’s … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Is Tage Thompson’s injury a season killer? Would Patrick Kane help?
Birth of first child, start against Jets in Sabres goalie Eric Comrie’s future
'“It’s nerve-wracking, yeah,” Comrie said following Thursday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “But … we’re both really super, super excited. And she understands the life of being a hockey player, understands that, hey, I have to go on the road, I have to do my job.”' … [Read more...] about Birth of first child, start against Jets in Sabres goalie Eric Comrie’s future
Next three games will decide rookie Zach Benson’s future with Sabres
'Still, Benson, 18, has essentially been on a trial run. He can play nine games before the first year of his entry-level contract kicks in. So far, he has dressed for six contests.' … [Read more...] about Next three games will decide rookie Zach Benson’s future with Sabres
Sabres’ Alex Tuch returns from injury, should play against Jets
'“It was something that we didn’t want to flare up again,” Tuch said following Thursday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “We just wanted to make sure to keep it under control. … Just wanted to be 100 percent. It was really tough on me to miss Okie’s 1,000th game, too, and that’s something I really pushed hard for. I thought I was going to be back even before that but didn’t work … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Tuch returns from injury, should play against Jets
Friday's Winnipeg Coverage
Winnipeg takes on Buffalo after Ehlers’ 2-goal game (AP) Game Day: Sabres at Jets (WinnipegJets.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Winnipeg Coverage
Tuch, Comrie to play in Winnipeg on Friday
'It was Dylan Cozens who centered Tuch and Jeff Skinner during Thursday's practice. Last season when Thompson was out, it was Casey Mittelstadt stepping into the role. Tuch knows both centers can do the job filling the void left by Thompson.' … [Read more...] about Tuch, Comrie to play in Winnipeg on Friday
Practice Report | Tuch returns to practice, could play Friday in Winnipeg
'“I feel good and ready,” he said. “It’s something that took a little bit longer than I originally anticipated, but it’s a long season. It was something that we didn’t want to flare up again. We just wanted to make sure to keep it under control. … Just wanted to be 100-percent.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Tuch returns to practice, could play Friday in Winnipeg