'“Very, very tough night in regard to that,” Granato said, referring to the officiating. “At some point, you’ve gotta stand up for your team. You’re put in that position as a coach, it’s a tough position to be in, but you can’t sit and watch."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Don Granato defends decision to ‘stand up’ for Sabres to officials in loss
Archives for February 28, 2024
Behind the numbers for Rasmus Dahlin's 'amazing' workload on Sabres' blue line
'However, the performance was the latest in a long line of historic feats by Dahlin since he arrived as the No. 1 draft pick in 2018. He set a career high in ice time, skating 31:43 against the Hurricanes, to continue a seven-week stretch during which no player in the NHL has shouldered a heavier workload.' … [Read more...] about Behind the numbers for Rasmus Dahlin’s ‘amazing’ workload on Sabres’ blue line
Sabres coach Don Granato confident in Tage Thompson: ‘Inevitable he’ll score’
'“It’s going to work out,” Granato said following Monday’s practice in LECOM Harborcenter. “You can’t bring baggage in, negative in and you can’t play a victim mentality. He’s done none of that. Just keep playing the way he’s playing. He was an impact in that game (Sunday). He was dynamic in that game, even though he didn’t score last night."' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Don Granato confident in Tage Thompson: ‘Inevitable he’ll score’
Wednesday's Florida Coverage
‘What we’re doing is working’: Florida Panthers are winning playing their style of hockey (Miami Herald) Recap: Panthers 3, Sabres 2 (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Florida Coverage
Matthew Tkachuk scores in return, Florida Panthers defeat Buffalo Sabres 3-2
'“I think against any team in this league, you’re not going to get to the net easy,” Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said. “That’s why you get rewarded when you get there, you have to pay a price to get there. I think, as a team, we can do a better job of doing that.”' … [Read more...] about Matthew Tkachuk scores in return, Florida Panthers defeat Buffalo Sabres 3-2
Sabres' winning streaks end in Florida
'The loss for Buffalo snaps not only a three-game winning streak, but also a five-game road winning streak.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ winning streaks end in Florida
Opinion: Granato loses cool with officials, costs Sabres game-winning goal in Florida
'"I think with any team, you’re not going to get to the net easy, and that’s why you get rewarded when you go there. You’ve got to pay the price, and to get there is not easy," said Thompson following Tuesday's loss. "I think as a team, we can do a lot better job of staying in there and getting second chances. And if our [defensemen] are getting their heads up at the blue line … [Read more...] about Opinion: Granato loses cool with officials, costs Sabres game-winning goal in Florida
Tkachuk, Panthers stay hot with win against Sabres
'“I said [six weeks] ago that we are in a different place right now mentally and with our psyche," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “Our guys know how to win, have matured through lots of adversity and challenges this year. They are dialed in. I don’t think that’s going to change. They have grown a lot and their appetite is increasing. We’re all watching it happen.’’' … [Read more...] about Tkachuk, Panthers stay hot with win against Sabres
Sabres fall short in physical road matchup with Panthers
'“You’re going to get outplayed by good teams at points,” he said. “They’re a really good hokey team and they push – and that’s OK. We got out of it. Our goalie played extremely well to keep us in the hockey game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall short in physical road matchup with Panthers
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Heart defect not keeping Giroux from living out childhood dream (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage