'“I don’t pay attention to rumors or social media during the season. I just tune it all out and focus on playing,” Johnson told The Buffalo News this week. “I assumed where we’re at (in the standings) my name would be out there, just with my experience. But really, my focus is here, and I don’t want to leave. I don’t really want to abandon the guys midseason. I care about these … [Read more...] about With trade deadline looming, ace penalty killer Erik Johnson not looking to move on from Sabres
Archives for February 10, 2024
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen playing at elite level, could be Sabres’ long-coveted franchise goalie
'Linus Ullmark might’ve become that guy if he had re-signed here. Robin Lehner enjoyed some success but battled personal issues. Others have seen their performance – remember how well Jonas Enroth and Michal Neuvirth played? – get in the way of the Sabres’ grand plans.' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen playing at elite level, could be Sabres’ long-coveted franchise goalie
Saturday's Saint Louis Coverage
St. Louis brings road win streak into matchup with Buffalo (AP) Preview: Blues at Sabres (StLouisBlues.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Saint Louis Coverage
Despite bumpy road this season, Eric Comrie trying to stay in moment
'"It was difficult for a little while there," said Comrie. "It was hard getting sent down, it was an unfortunate event, and it is what it is. But for myself, I went down there and just tried to find the love, and really tried to enjoy the game as much as I could."' … [Read more...] about Despite bumpy road this season, Eric Comrie trying to stay in moment
Hamilton Take 2: The Sabres continue to struggle at home
'Buffalo just had its most important homestand of the season and came out .500. Add in the 2-1 loss to the Dallas Stars and they’re 3-4-0 in their last seven home games. Overall, the Sabres are 27th in the NHL at home with a points percentage of .460. Last season, they were also 27th with a points percentage of .463.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: The Sabres continue to struggle at home
Cozens, Benson, and Peterka look to continue playing with confidence as a line
'“[Jack] worked so hard to get back and to see him go down again, it was really sad to see, and everyone feels really bad for him,” Cozens said. “He was a huge part in this room. He’s [got] great energy, great vibes around here, so we definitely miss him lots when he’s not here. But there’s lots of guys that can step in, lots of great players on this team. So, you know, right … [Read more...] about Cozens, Benson, and Peterka look to continue playing with confidence as a line
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks unable to hold lead in overtime loss to Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch rally past Amerks, 3-2, in overtime (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage