'With the Sabres in win-now mode, Comrie, 28, has been dropped to a distant third on the depth chart. He hasn’t played in the last 10 games entering Saturday afternoon’s contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center. He last dressed for a game Dec. 16.' … [Read more...] about With roster move needed, Sabres goalie Eric Comrie has uncertain future
Archives for December 2023
Tyson Jost clears waivers, assigned to Amerks; Sabres send rookie to AHL
'Right now, the Sabres have a full 23-man roster. If they want to activate winger Zemgus Girgensons from injured reserve before Saturday afternoon’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center, they must make another move.' … [Read more...] about Tyson Jost clears waivers, assigned to Amerks; Sabres send rookie to AHL
Saturday's Columbus Coverage
Blue Jackets take on the Sabres following overtime win (AP) Preview: Blue Jackets hope to build momentum in Buffalo (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Columbus Coverage
The Sabres make a couple of big changes to the power play groups
'In Friday’s practice, Don Granato made a major change swapping the quarterbacks of the two units. Owen Power is now with Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch, Jeff Skinner and Casey Mittelstadt while Rasmus Dahlin will run the power play with Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka and Zach Benson, Granato said,' … [Read more...] about The Sabres make a couple of big changes to the power play groups
Sabres send F Tyson Jost to minors
'Jost has two goals and two assists in 29 games for the Sabres this season. Buffalo claimed the 25-year-old off waivers last November, and re-signed Jost for this season after he tallied 22 points (seven goals, 15 assists) in 59 games. Drafted in the first round by Colorado in 2016, Jost has 138 points (56 goals, 82 assists) in 442 NHL games. He has seven points (five goals, … [Read more...] about Sabres send F Tyson Jost to minors
Olean fan cave shows off passion for Bills and Sabres
'He’s met some of his favorite defensive players for both hockey and football, including Rob Ray and Bruce Smith.' … [Read more...] about Olean fan cave shows off passion for Bills and Sabres
Thompson returns to practice as Sabres make changes to power-play units
'Tage Thompson was activated from the non-roster list and returned to practice with the Buffalo Sabres on Friday, putting him on track to be in the lineup Saturday against the Columbus Blue Jackets.' … [Read more...] about Thompson returns to practice as Sabres make changes to power-play units
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Bears double up Amerks in Jost's debut (Amerks.com) Sabres assign Johnson, Jost to Amerks (Amerks.com) Late heroics from Vecchione gives Bears 4-2 win over Amerks (HersheyBears.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' decision to waive Tyson Jost raises more questions about roster-building strategy
'If Jost clears waivers, he will likely become the third Sabres player on a one-way contract to join the Rochester Americans this season. The Sabres would be paying Jost and defensemen Jacob Bryson and Riley Stillman a combined $5.25 million to play for the Amerks. They’re also spending a combined $2.075 million for five veteran players to be in Rochester: Dustin Tokarski, … [Read more...] about Sabres’ decision to waive Tyson Jost raises more questions about roster-building strategy
Sabres create roster space by waiving Tyson Jost, making another move
'Jost, 25, fit in nicely on and off the ice last season after the Sabres plucked him off waivers from the Minnesota Wild, and he earned a new one-year contract. But like many of his teammates, he has struggled this season, occasionally getting scratched. Now, with the Sabres trying to create roster space, he has lost his spot in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres create roster space by waiving Tyson Jost, making another move
Sabres place top-line center Tage Thompson on non-roster list because of personal reasons
'Thompson’s nine goals are tied for fourth on the team, and he has 19 points in 26 games despite missing nine games with an injury to his left arm. The 26-year-old led the Sabres in scoring in each of the past two seasons, including a career-best 47 goals last year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place top-line center Tage Thompson on non-roster list because of personal reasons
Report: Sabres place center Tyson Jost on waivers
'The Buffalo Sabres have reportedly placed forward Tyson Jost on waivers, as the team looks to make room for forward Zemgus Girgensons, who is returning from a stint on Injured Reserve for a lower-body injury.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres place center Tyson Jost on waivers
Practice Report | Thompson assigned to non-roster list, Girgensons eyes return to lineup
'Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson has been assigned to the non-roster list due to a personal reason but is expected to be an option for Saturday’s game against Columbus, coach Don Granato announced Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Thompson assigned to non-roster list, Girgensons eyes return to lineup
Observations: Ineffective special teams the difference in Sabres' loss to Bruins
'Another early deficit made it challenging for the Sabres to mount a comeback. They own the league’s worst first-period goal differential (-22), and no team has allowed more goals (42) in the first period this season. The Bruins led 2-0 only 13:42 into the game because of a pair of coverage mistakes on goals by Mason Lohrei and Charlie Coyle.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Ineffective special teams the difference in Sabres’ loss to Bruins
Mike Harrington: A chat with the GM has Dylan Cozens refocused on the right numbers
'Cozens’ long-term contract, which takes him through the 2029-30 season and all the way to age 29, crept onto the ice far more than it should have this year. Players earn those deals because of their natural ability. They don’t think the game. Instincts rule. But Cozens was too cautious with his play much of the time.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: A chat with the GM has Dylan Cozens refocused on the right numbers