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Archives for March 28, 2024

Mike Harrington: Disgraceful first period showing many of Sabres' warts should be end for Don Granato

'Don Granato is armed with a contract extension that hasn't started. Doesn't even kick in until next season. The owner loves him. General Manager Kevyn Adams loves him. The players say they love him, but they have a funny way of showing it. But there's no way this franchise can move on with Granato next season.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Disgraceful first period showing many of Sabres’ warts should be end for Don Granato

Buffalo News |

Sabres goalie prospect Scott Ratzlaff took a 'big step' through ups and downs in WHL

'“He’s given us a chance to win every single night,” Thunderbirds coach Matt O’Dette said. “Arguably, our most valuable player this season. With a younger team, he’s seeing more shots than he normally would, more higher quality chances against, and he’s been up to the task each and every night. He’s done what we’ve asked of him, and you can just see him and his entire game take … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie prospect Scott Ratzlaff took a ‘big step’ through ups and downs in WHL

Buffalo News |

Sabres, UPL struggle early in ugly loss to Senators: ‘We let him down’

'“Simple things we let slip,” said coach Don Granato, whose Sabres allowed five goals in the third period of Thursday’s 8-3 road loss to the Edmonton Oilers. “Simple details, starting with puck battles. We lost battles early. On retrieved pucks, we had body position and lost the battle. Lost some battles to the net.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres, UPL struggle early in ugly loss to Senators: ‘We let him down’

Olean Times Herald |

Sabres notes: Ryan Johnson earning big minutes with Rochester Amerks

'“Playing those games, even from the first one to the next one, I’m like, ‘I can play at this level and I can make an impact on the ice,’” Johnson said. “And that was really cool to learn. I think a big thing was bringing the consistency. There are guys who play dominant every night. And that’s, obviously, a goal if you want to impact the game for helping your team win.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Ryan Johnson earning big minutes with Rochester Amerks

Olean Times Herald |

Thursday's Ottawa Coverage

The Breakdown: The Senators score early, and often, in 6-2 win over Buffalo Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Snapshots: Senators prepare for Connor Bedard's first trip to Ottawa with Blackhawks (Ottawa Sun) Recap: Senators defeat the Sabres 6-2 in Buffalo (OttawaSenators.com) Photo gallery (OttawaSenators.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Ottawa Coverage

SabreSpace.com |

Shane Pinto has a goal and 3 assists as the Senators roll to 6-2 win over the Sabres

'The Sabres’ flat start was indicative of a team still attempting to get acclimated to playing at home after spending much of the past week on a western road swing that closed with a 4-1 win at Calgary on Sunday. Buffalo lost three of five on the trip to tumble eight points out of Eastern Conference playoff race.' … [Read more...] about Shane Pinto has a goal and 3 assists as the Senators roll to 6-2 win over the Sabres

AP |