'It goes through head coach Don Granato, who hasn’t lost this team because we see games like Friday in Vegas. But he hasn’t gotten them to play with any consistency either. After Saturday’s 2-0 loss in Arizona, the Sabres are 1-9-3 in the next game after a victory.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: There’s lots of blame to go around as Sabres can’t snap struggles
Archives for December 19, 2023
Jack Quinn could return to the Sabres' lineup as soon as Tuesday night
'Quinn, who suffered a torn Achilles during an off-ice workout in June, has been out of the lineup ever since but has been doing rehab skates and traveling with the team for about a month. He initially returned to practice Nov. 22 in Washington and has regularly been since on the ice since.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn could return to the Sabres’ lineup as soon as Tuesday night
Buffalo sports teams winning doesn't make holiday sales, but they sure do help
'“With everything going on in the world today, you would think there would be a decline, but sales are strong and they’re even stronger when Buffalo teams are doing better,” Marasciulo said. “When there is an ugly loss, the topic of conversation with people at the store is, ‘It was a rough game, I don’t know if I should buy this?’”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo sports teams winning doesn’t make holiday sales, but they sure do help
Sabres’ Jack Quinn could return from injury against Blue Jackets
'Granato said if Quinn doesn’t play against Columbus, he will return soon. The Sabres also play Thursday at home against the Toronto Maple Leafs and Saturday on the road versus the New York Rangers before beginning a three-day Christmas break.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Quinn could return from injury against Blue Jackets
Sabres waive spare defenseman Jacob Bryson to create roster space
'Bryson, 26, began the season as Buffalo’s seventh defenseman before the emergence of rookie Ryan Johnson following a recall pushed him down the depth chart.' … [Read more...] about Sabres waive spare defenseman Jacob Bryson to create roster space
Tuesday's Columbus Coverage
Buffalo and Columbus hit the ice in Eastern Conference play (AP) Preview: Blue Jackets take on Sabres in Buffalo (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Columbus Coverage
Jack Quinn may return for Sabres on Tuesday against Columbus
'Jan. 1 always was the target date for Quinn’s return after undergoing Achilles surgery, but he looks at full speed. Sabres head coach Don Granato feels his young winger is about ready.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn may return for Sabres on Tuesday against Columbus
Sabres forward Jack Quinn could return Tuesday vs. Blue Jackets
'“He looks ready to go,” Granato said. “The target [return date] originally was about this time frame, and then you go through all the progressions, which he went through at a pretty good pace … If it’s not tomorrow, it’s very close.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Jack Quinn could return Tuesday vs. Blue Jackets
Jack Quinn could make season debut against Columbus Tuesday
'Granato then added “So now, it could be as soon as tomorrow. … Today was a real good test for him in a way we weren’t able to test him much in the last month, really. And he was real good with it. So, I’ll have another conversation with him and medical, and we’ll see where we’re at. But if it’s not tomorrow, it’s very close.”' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn could make season debut against Columbus Tuesday
Quinn could make season debut Tuesday vs. Columbus
'“He looks ready to go,” Granato said. “So now, it could be as soon as tomorrow. … Today was a real good test for him in a way we weren’t able to test him much in the last month, really. And he was real good with it. So, I’ll have another conversation with him and medical, and we’ll see where we’re at. But if it’s not tomorrow, it’s very close.”' … [Read more...] about Quinn could make season debut Tuesday vs. Columbus
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
How a ‘who cares’ attitude has helped Cooley thrive (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage