'In order to make room for Robinson, the Sabres have assigned forward Brandon Biro back to the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Eric Robinson from Columbus
Archives for December 2023
Sabres trade for depth forward Eric Robinson
'Robinson projects to play on the Sabres fourth line and the penalty kill unit. The team has a need for a defensive-minded forward with alternate captain Zemgus Girgensons on injured reserve.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade for depth forward Eric Robinson
Delaware North gives fans choice of menu at KeyBank Center
'One hundred fans, selected from those who came to the season opener were invited to the first ever “Fan Fare Culinary Council” created by Delaware North’s customer insights. Giving fans an active voice on what they want from their game day eats.' … [Read more...] about Delaware North gives fans choice of menu at KeyBank Center
Luukkonen to miss game in Boston due to illness
'Devon Levi was recalled from Rochester to serve as back up to Eric Comrie against the Red Wings and will remain with the team in Boston.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen to miss game in Boston due to illness
Sabres acquire Robinson from Blue Jackets
'Robinson, 28, has 82 points (38+44) in 266 career NHL games spanning seven seasons with Columbus, including 24 points (12+12) in 72 contests last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Robinson from Blue Jackets
Observations: Sabres still trying to solve 'frustrating' starts after another brutal loss
'Sound familiar? The Sabres' captain, Kyle Okposo, called the trend "frustrating, brushed off the notion that the team is buckling under the weight of playoff expectations and, despite their three consecutive goals, lamented that he disliked everything about their game, from body language to repetitive mistakes.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres still trying to solve ‘frustrating’ starts after another brutal loss
Mike Harrington: Tage Thompson returns out of necessity but issues continue for struggling Sabres
'Their comeback amounts to fool's good. Close doesn't count. If this group would show up for the start of games, things might be different. If this group wasn't so damn fragile when it gives up a goal to not turn it into two or three or four goals, it might get somewhere.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Tage Thompson returns out of necessity but issues continue for struggling Sabres
Sabres Notebook: In wake of his contract choice, Patrick Kane lauds Buffalo's future
'“They were good. I think they’re building something good here, too,” Kane said of Adams and Granato. “They have a lot of young players. I know it’s kind of been up and down for them a little bit this year. But I think they have a bright future here. I’ve known those guys a long time. So it’s nothing really new talking to them, nothing really that changed the way I felt about … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: In wake of his contract choice, Patrick Kane lauds Buffalo’s future
Sabres fall behind early again, lose to Red Wings: ‘I didn’t like our game’
'Well, it’s hard to say the Sabres lack consistency. Their win-one, lose-one start feels like a distant memory. These days, count on them falling behind early and losing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall behind early again, lose to Red Wings: ‘I didn’t like our game’
Sabres notes: Tage Thompson returns from injury; Alex Tuch could play soon
'“Things progressed a little quicker,” Thompson said prior to recording an assist in Tuesday’s 5-3 loss to the Detroit Red Wings in KeyBank Center. “X-rays came back good.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Tage Thompson returns from injury; Alex Tuch could play soon
Wednesday's Detroit Coverage
Wings edge Sabres 5-3 for fourth straight win, move into second in Atlantic race (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Detroit Red Wings jump out early, then hang on late for 5-3 win over Buffalo Sabres (Detroit Free Press) Photo gallery (Detroit Free Press) Red Wings stay hot, foil Sabres’ comeback attempt for 5-3 win (Ann Arbor News) Recap: Larkin's milestone night … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Detroit Coverage
Dylan Larkin scores 2 as the Red Wings beat the Sabres 5-3 for 3rd straight victory
'“We’re having trouble starting games on time and it bit us again,” Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said. “When we got down, we were trying to find any sign of life, and we get one there in the second and you battle back and you’re finally in the game. But we just shot ourselves in the foot too much too early.”' … [Read more...] about Dylan Larkin scores 2 as the Red Wings beat the Sabres 5-3 for 3rd straight victory
Tage Thompson is returning to Sabres’ lineup ahead of schedule for their game against Detroit
'“(Thompson) felt his conditioning is in a really good place,” Granato said. “He wanted to feel a little battle this morning, and he knows his body well. He knows what it takes to perform and wanted this morning to confirm it, and that’s great news.”' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson is returning to Sabres’ lineup ahead of schedule for their game against Detroit
Sabres' Tage Thompson returns as Red Wings await Patrick Kane debut
'"I wouldn't say [I felt rushed] at all," Thompson said after the Sabres' morning skate Tuesday. "If he didn't get hurt, I still feel like today would have been a good timeline for me. Obviously, I had a schedule [in mind], but it feels good. There's been no issues. And obviously I got cleared medically, so it's just up to me now [to play]."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson returns as Red Wings await Patrick Kane debut
Late Sabres rally not enough in loss to Red Wings
'Once again, the Sabres found themselves trailing their opponent early in a contest.' … [Read more...] about Late Sabres rally not enough in loss to Red Wings