'Byram has made an immediate impact through two games with Buffalo, averaging 25:22 of ice time while skating next to Rasmus Dahlin on the top defense pair. But for the Sabres to finally clear the playoff hurdle next season, Adams must rebuild the position that he depleted by trading Mittelstadt, who had produced a team-leading 87 points since Jan. 1, 2023.' … [Read more...] about Adding another proven center must be atop the Sabres’ offseason checklist
Archives for March 2024
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin sad to see Casey Mittelstadt leave in trade, excited by Bowen Byram’s arrival
'“I couldn’t be more happy for him,” he said after the Sabres prepared for Tuesday’s game against the reeling Detroit Red Wings in KeyBank Center. “But to not see him every day and to be able to talk to him every day, it’s not fun.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin sad to see Casey Mittelstadt leave in trade, excited by Bowen Byram’s arrival
Tuesday's Detroit Coverage
Detroit Red Wings at Buffalo Sabres: What time, TV channel is final game of road trip on? (Detroit Free Press) How to Watch the Detroit Red Wings vs. Buffalo Sabres - NHL (3/12/24) | Channel, Stream, Preview (Ann Arbor News) Detroit brings losing streak into matchup with Buffalo (AP) Preview: Red Wings wrap up four-game road trip Tuesday in Buffalo (DetroitRedWings.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Detroit Coverage
Zemgus Girgensons happy to remain with Sabres
'"I wasn’t ready to close the door here, and I knew they felt the same way," said Girgensons on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Zemgus Girgensons happy to remain with Sabres
Sabres to require some season ticket holders to obtain license to resell tickets
'Over the last few weeks, the Sabres have been sending out memos to select season ticket holders saying that they would have to obtain a $5,000 license from the state if they wanted to renew their season tickets for next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to require some season ticket holders to obtain license to resell tickets
Granato sees offensive potential in Byram, Dahlin pairing
'“It's something we'll do,” Granato said regarding the overtime decision. “Watching those two players, Dahlin and Byram together, they did a lot of very special things out there [against Edmonton], a lot of subtleties that I think it will become more and more noticeable consistently.”' … [Read more...] about Granato sees offensive potential in Byram, Dahlin pairing
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks manage to beat Syracuse and Utica during brutal three-game weekend (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Mike Harrington: In last-gasp week, the Sabres' forwards have to find the range
'Peyton Krebs has no goals in his last 23 games, even though the know-it-alls on X insist he’s an offensive threat. Zach Benson has two goals in his last 30 games and would be in the AHL if the NHL’s goofy rules for under-20 players would allow it. JJ Peterka has one goal in his last 13 games and Alex Tuch has one in his last nine. Jeff Skinner has three in his last 16.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: In last-gasp week, the Sabres’ forwards have to find the range
Sabres season ticket holders reselling majority of games being required to purchase license
'The Sabres have notified season ticket holders who resell many of their game tickets on the secondary market that they’ll need to purchase a state-required $5,000 reseller license before they can renew their membership.' … [Read more...] about Sabres season ticket holders reselling majority of games being required to purchase license
Sabres GM Kevyn Adams has no plans to trade Alex Tuch
'“I’m not trading Alex Tuch,” Adams said Friday in KeyBank Center. “That is not something we had any interest in doing. He’s a key piece of the puzzle for us, and I grabbed him the next day and said, ‘I don’t know if you pay attention or you read things, but no interest trading you.’”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams has no plans to trade Alex Tuch
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks outlast Comets in weekend finale (Amerks.com) Comets fall in Rochester (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: 'Craziest' overturned goal forces Sabres to use shootout to beat Oilers
'Another stellar performance by Luukkonen allowed the Sabres to mount the improbable comeback.' … [Read more...] about Observations: ‘Craziest’ overturned goal forces Sabres to use shootout to beat Oilers
Sabres takeaways: Search for 'top-pair' defenseman led to blockbuster trade
'"It’s probably no secret that I’ve been working for a couple years to find a defenseman and it’s really, really tough in this league to find a top-pair kind of talent that Bo Byram is at that age," Adams said of the 22-year-old. "You generally have to draft them. So, these are really, really difficult trades to make. It was something that I’d say I worked on for a while."' … [Read more...] about Sabres takeaways: Search for ‘top-pair’ defenseman led to blockbuster trade
Inside the NHL: The Sabres sold at the deadline as they keep evolving a style that needs to get figured out
'I get all of this but now they can't score enough and the center depth is suspect with Casey Mittelstadt traded, both Tage Thompson and Dylan Cozens having step-back seasons and the readiness of prospects Jiri Kulich, Matt Savoie and Noah Ostlund uncertain. And exactly what kind of player is Peyton Krebs anyway? X insists he's a scorer but three goals in 63 games says those on … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: The Sabres sold at the deadline as they keep evolving a style that needs to get figured out
Sabres respond after trades, beat Oilers in overtime and shootout
'“I don’t think I’ve seen that before,” said Bryson, who scored his first goal since Nov. 4, 2022. “But I’m glad we stuck together there and still pulled out a win after what happened there. But yeah, it was very weird.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres respond after trades, beat Oilers in overtime and shootout