'“I've said it for weeks now, it's a mentality,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “Talked about some mojo, some swagger. We didn't have that and we played with fear. Tonight, you don't come through that game unless you have that swagger and fearlessness."' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen makes 40 saves, Sabres defeat Penguins
Archives for January 2024
Luukkonen's 40 saves lead Sabres to win in Pittsburgh
'“I think that was the most just confident, poised I’ve seen him play in his whole career,” Alex Tuch said. “… I thought he stood on his head, and he was probably the biggest reason we won tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen’s 40 saves lead Sabres to win in Pittsburgh
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks unable to complete comeback in overtime loss to Monsters (Amerks.com) Monsters take down Americans in 6-5 overtime thriller (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres notebook: Power play provides a boost with two-goal night in Montreal
'It was just the third time all season the Sabres had multiple goals with the man advantage in a game – and the first time in a win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Power play provides a boost with two-goal night in Montreal
Rasmus Dahlin's third All-Star nod a source of pride for the Sabres defenseman
'This season hasn’t gone like Dahlin envisioned. The 2018 No. 1 draft pick wanted to will the Sabres into the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but they are 16-19-4 after their win Thursday night in Montreal. He quarterbacks a power play that’s struggled to replicate its success from late in 2022, and he’s endured more frustrating nights in the defensive zone.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin’s third All-Star nod a source of pride for the Sabres defenseman
Sabres’ Victor Olofsson evolving in new role: ‘He’s become a better player’
'In being cast in a more defensive role, the 5-foot-11, 182-pound Olofsson has been forced to change his focus. “Not having the minutes I’m used to, I got to adjust my game a little bit … sometimes taking a little bit more responsibility defensively,” he told the Times Herald. “… It’s been a little bit different but it’s great to learn new things, too.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Olofsson evolving in new role: ‘He’s become a better player’
Saturday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Buffalo visits Pittsburgh after Thompson’s 2-goal game (AP) Game Preview: Penguins vs. Sabres (01.06.24) (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Dahlin thrilled to be NHL All-Star once again
'"It’s really cool. It’s something you dream about when you’re a kid, and it’s something you are really proud of," said Dahlin following Thursday's 6-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin thrilled to be NHL All-Star once again
Three Sabres prospects earn medals at 2024 World Junior Championship
'2022 first-round pick Noah Ostlund and 2023 second-round pick Anton Wahlberg both came up short of a gold medal, earning a silver medal in a 6-2 loss to the United States in the Gold Medal Game.' … [Read more...] about Three Sabres prospects earn medals at 2024 World Junior Championship
Dahlin on All-Star selection: 'It means a lot'
'“It’s something you dream about when you’re a kid and it’s something you are really proud of,” he said. “It means a lot.”' … [Read more...] about Dahlin on All-Star selection: ‘It means a lot’
Ostlund, Wahlberg win silver at World Juniors; Kulich takes home bronze
'Ostlund, who was named Sweden’s Player of the Game with one assist, three shots, and 10 shot attempts, helped set up Sweden’s second goal of the game to cut the deficit to 3-2 heading into the locker room at the second intermission.' … [Read more...] about Ostlund, Wahlberg win silver at World Juniors; Kulich takes home bronze
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks take down Monsters to ring in new year (Amerks.com) Monsters fall 3-1 against Americans (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Devon Levi helps Sabres secure 6-1 win in 'special' homecoming
'Six Sabres had multiple points, led by Jeff Skinner's goal and three assists. Quinn increased Buffalo’s lead to 3-1 with his shot off the post and in early in the third period; Thompson had two goals and an assist; Rasmus Dahlin added an empty-net goal; and Alex Tuch had a pair of assists. Buffalo had 38 shots on net, scored twice on the power play to break out of a slump and … [Read more...] about Observations: Devon Levi helps Sabres secure 6-1 win in ‘special’ homecoming
Mike Harrington: Don Granato's trip to the video shows last year's swagger that Sabres are missing
'This group is weighed down by external pressure. The expectations inside and outside the dressing room. The franchise’s utterly disastrous playoff drought. The feeling of several of the key players that have to play up to the level of their bloated new contracts – instead of just playing the same way that got them those deals.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Don Granato’s trip to the video shows last year’s swagger that Sabres are missing
Sabres prospect Matt Savoie is centerpiece of blockbuster WHL trade
'The Buffalo Sabres’ No. 1 draft pick in 2022 was the centerpiece of a major trade Thursday as the Wenatchee (Wash.) Wild sent him to the Moose Jaw Warriors for seven draft picks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Matt Savoie is centerpiece of blockbuster WHL trade