'“It wasn’t pretty, but we got some individual skill and talent in this group,” said Dahlin. “Really nice shot by Thommer. We knew coming into this game that this game was really, really important. I’m just happy we won.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ top players shine in come-from-behind win over Lightning
Archives for March 1, 2024
NHL fines Sabres coach Don Granato $25,000 for criticizing officials in Florida
'When asked directly if he regretted the decision to call out the officials with the Sabres down a goal against one of the best teams in the NHL, Granato said: "You don’t feel good about anything when you don’t win a hockey game. Do I regret anything? What I watched transpire in that game, from one minute before the incident where they gave Greenway a double-minor, Cousins goes … [Read more...] about NHL fines Sabres coach Don Granato $25,000 for criticizing officials in Florida
Inside the Sabres: How GM Kevyn Adams can approach the trade deadline
'Matt Savoie, Noah Ostlund, Anton Wahlberg, Prokhor Poltapov and Vsevelod Komarov are among the signed draft picks that Buffalo has playing elsewhere. Few, if any, teams in the NHL can match the Sabres’ future assets if Adams is willing to part ways with prospects and draft picks to upgrade his roster.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: How GM Kevyn Adams can approach the trade deadline
NHL fines Sabres’ Don Granato $25,000 for outburst directed at officials
'“At some point, you got to stand up for your team,” Granato told reporters in Florida following the game. “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 NHL fines Sabres’ Don Granato $25,000 for outburst directed at officials
Friday's Tampa Bay Coverage
How the Lightning fell apart late in home overtime loss to Sabres (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning Fall To Sabres In OT (WDAE-FM) Recap: Sabres 3, Lightning 2 - OT (TampaBayLightning.com) Mishkin's Extra Shift: Sabres 3, Lightning 2 - OT (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Dahlin scores in overtime to give Buffalo Sabres 3-2 win over Tampa Bay Lightning
'“One of the best in the world,” Mittelstadt said of Dahlin. “We’re lucky to have him, for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Dahlin scores in overtime to give Buffalo Sabres 3-2 win over Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL fines Sabres coach Granato and Maple Leafs coach Keefe $25,000 each for arguing with officials
'Granato was issued a bench minor in the third period of Buffalo’s 3-2 loss at Florida, after questioning officials for penalizing Zach Benson for tripping, while suggesting they missed several calls against the Panthers earlier in the game.' … [Read more...] about NHL fines Sabres coach Granato and Maple Leafs coach Keefe $25,000 each for arguing with officials
Sabres win overtime affair in Tampa
'The Buffalo Sabres earned a mid-week split of the state of Florida. A 3-2 loss to the Panthers on Tuesday was followed up with a 3-2, overtime win over the Lightning inside Amalie Arena; a game in which the Sabres spent zero-seconds of game time with a lead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win overtime affair in Tampa
Opinion: Sabres get two power play goals to overcome 2-1 deficit, win in Tampa Bay
'Granato said he wanted to shorten the bench in the third period and Krebs, Kyle Okposo and Jeff Skinner all got one shift 5-on-5. For most of the game I thought both teams played like they had a grenade on the end of their sticks and there was very little flow. The player that I thought made some good plays was Krebs. I didn’t see at all what Granato was seeing to bench him. … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres get two power play goals to overcome 2-1 deficit, win in Tampa Bay
Dahlin, Sabres rally for OT victory against Lightning
'"Honestly I wanted to get it to [Tage Thompson], but I think everyone has seen him shoot, so they were trying to take that away," Middlestadt said. "It felt like Rasmus was pretty open and he fought through traffic and did a good job putting it away."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin, Sabres rally for OT victory against Lightning
'The complete package' | Dahlin scores OT winner to defeat Lightning
'The Sabres’ defenseman fell short of becoming just the third NHL skater to log 29 or more minutes in eight straight games, but instead added a pair of blocked shots and an assist in 27:55 of ice time to help Buffalo secure the victory and improve to 8-2-0 in its last 10 road games.' … [Read more...] about ‘The complete package’ | Dahlin scores OT winner to defeat Lightning
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks February 2024 Report Card (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage