'Captain Kyle Okposo and newcomer Eric Robinson easily earned their wings around center Peyton Krebs, with Okposo and Robinson collecting three points apiece in a solid 5-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Kyle Okposo, Eric Robinson earn their wings as Sabres roll past Arizona
Archives for December 12, 2023
A whirlwind few days for Sabres' winger Alex Tuch: Birth of son, imminent return to the lineup
'“It was a special moment. Firstborn, you hear a lot of stories. I didn’t really know what to expect,” Tuch said. “All I can say is my wife is a warrior. Twenty-seven hours of labor and ended up having an emergency C-section. You never know what’s gonna happen when you go in there and she was unbelievable."' … [Read more...] about A whirlwind few days for Sabres’ winger Alex Tuch: Birth of son, imminent return to the lineup
Sabres’ Eric Robinson scores in win, making fast impact in Buffalo
'With Robinson, the Sabres have possessed it regularly. They’re 2-0-1 since they traded a conditional seventh-round pick to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday in exchange for the speedy winger.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eric Robinson scores in win, making fast impact in Buffalo
‘Persistence’ helps Brett Murray earn recall from Sabres: ‘Lots of initiative’
'After playing 19 games for the Sabres in 2021-22, Murray returned to the AHL. Other than a one-day recall last season – he skated in the pregame warm-up but was scratched – he toiled in the minors for almost two years, quietly developing into one of Rochester’s best forwards.' … [Read more...] about ‘Persistence’ helps Brett Murray earn recall from Sabres: ‘Lots of initiative’
Tuesday's Arizona Coverage
Coyotes Fall to Sabres in Buffalo on Monday (ArizonaCoyotes.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Arizona Coverage
Okposo and Robinson each have a goal and 2 assists as Sabres beat Coyotes 5-2
'“Now we have a template of how we need to play, how we need to work,” Okposo said. “And now we can get better from there. And I think that’s the mantra is continuing to get better every night and build off that. And it’s not hard to play like that. It’s just a commitment to it.”' … [Read more...] about Okposo and Robinson each have a goal and 2 assists as Sabres beat Coyotes 5-2
Robinson helps lead Sabres to win over Arizona
'The Sabres were able to jump on the scoreboard first with a loose puck at the front of the net that was able to be chipped in.' … [Read more...] about Robinson helps lead Sabres to win over Arizona
Opinion: Sabres put together another pretty complete game behind Robinson, Okposo
'In this one, the line of Eric Robinson, Peyton Krebs and Kyle Okposo had seven points on the night. Robinson and Okposo both had a goal and two assists, while Krebs had a goal.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres put together another pretty complete game behind Robinson, Okposo
4 check: Eric Robinson addition sparks Sabres energy line
'The seventh-year veteran, however, has infused Buffalo’s checking line with energy. The result has been a three-game point streak, two victories and a shootout loss, during which the Sabres have played their preferred style of hockey more regularly than past stretches through the first third of the season.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Eric Robinson addition sparks Sabres energy line
Okposo, Robinson each has 3 points in Sabres win against Coyotes
'“We're building a game now,” said Okposo, the Buffalo captain. “Now we have a template of how we need to play, how we need to work. And now we can get better from there, I think that’s the mantra, is continue to get better every night and build off that. And it’s not hard to play like that, it’s just a commitment to it. And everybody was committed tonight, and the last few. We … [Read more...] about Okposo, Robinson each has 3 points in Sabres win against Coyotes
Robinson tallies 3-point night in Sabres' win over Coyotes
'“It’s been a whirlwind, obviously, but really exciting and getting to play with Okie and Krebsy has made it easy,” Robinson said. “They’ve been playing hard and straightaway and talking to me all night, so that’s made the transition for me a lot easier.”' … [Read more...] about Robinson tallies 3-point night in Sabres’ win over Coyotes