'Yep, Jeanneret revealed he was among the 11 members of the traveling party ensnared by the initially positive Covid-19 tests that were revealed Saturday and kept three players and assistant coach Matt Ellis out of the Sabres' win over the Coyotes.' … [Read more...] about The stories flow as Rick Jeanneret mingles with fans and alums at Sabres Road Crew
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Back in Vegas, Alex Tuch continues his pursuit to help Sabres reach their potential
'“Oh, it's going to be fun,” an excitable Tuch told The Buffalo News on Monday morning. “And I'm really looking forward to seeing the look on some of our young guys’ faces.”' … [Read more...] about Back in Vegas, Alex Tuch continues his pursuit to help Sabres reach their potential
Observations: Undermanned Sabres lose Casey Mittelstadt on another unusual day
'Undermanned with only 10 forwards and seven defensemen, and playing the second game of a back-to-back, the Sabres lost 4-1 to become the latest victim of the Colorado Avalanche’s remarkable 18-game win streak at home. Buffalo showed its mettle, though, firing 31 shots on net and receiving stellar goaltending from Dustin Tokarski, who made 32 stops.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Undermanned Sabres lose Casey Mittelstadt on another unusual day
John Hayden and Tage Thompson rally Sabres in memory of Teddy Balkind
'In the latest show of support for the Balkind family and the hockey community in Connecticut, Hayden asked Cole Burkhalter, the Sabres’ director of team operations, if it was possible to get Balkind’s last name and No. 5 on the back of a Buffalo jersey.' … [Read more...] about John Hayden and Tage Thompson rally Sabres in memory of Teddy Balkind
Observations: Craig Anderson delivers 27 saves to lift short-handed Sabres to win
'"It was a nice finish to a really chaotic day," said coach Don Granato. "I thought Craig was amazing. How simple he makes the game look in the net. ... You can see why he’s been a great goaltender for a long time."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Craig Anderson delivers 27 saves to lift short-handed Sabres to win
Owen Power's encore performance at Michigan has Sabres brass dreaming of what's next
'Power, a 19-year-old with a left-handed shot, towered over most of his opponents, yet his skating stride looked elite on the same sheet of ice as three teammates who also were drafted in the top five in July. Despite playing his off side, Power took away time and space in the defensive zone, showed an uncanny ability to dictate the pace of the game and always seemed to make … [Read more...] about Owen Power’s encore performance at Michigan has Sabres brass dreaming of what’s next
Sabres' goalie situation gets dicier as Michael Houser enters Covid-19 protocol
'But it leads to yet another crisis for the team as a whole. Do the Sabres have any goalies at all for this trip? The team is white-knuckling it and is hopeful it has solutions.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ goalie situation gets dicier as Michael Houser enters Covid-19 protocol
Michael Houser the latest goalie tasked with solving Sabres' crisis in the crease
'“Tip your (hat) off to him, he came in a tough spot and has come in and done the job and done everything you’ve asked of him, the team asked from him,” said Sabres goalie Craig Anderson, a 19-year veteran of the NHL. “Kudos to him. Same thing, he wants to go out there and earn his ice and earn his spot. Why not him? That would be my message to him. Why not you? The door’s … [Read more...] about Michael Houser the latest goalie tasked with solving Sabres’ crisis in the crease
Aaron Dell suspended 3 games, causing more issues in goal for Sabres
'"Dell takes an active step into Batherson, shifting his weight and delivering a hit to an unsuspecting player that causes a dangerous fall into the boards," the video announcing the suspension explained. "Finally, it is also important to note that Batherson does not have the puck and is therefore not eligible to be checked on this play in any manner.' … [Read more...] about Aaron Dell suspended 3 games, causing more issues in goal for Sabres
Sabres mailbag: Predicting the plan to add around the young core
'I’ll get to an option on defense later in this piece, but at forward, call the Vegas Golden Knights to see if they’re moving Jonathan Marchessault or Evgeny Dadonov. Something has to give in Vegas with Jack Eichel returning. Another possible option is Kevin Fiala of the Minnesota Wild. He’s a pending restricted free agent, and the Wild are going to have trouble affording his … [Read more...] about Sabres mailbag: Predicting the plan to add around the young core
Observations: Aaron Dell on hot seat for hit as Sabres are drubbed by Sens
'Goaltender Aaron Dell could be facing a suspension after leveling Ottawa winger Drake Batherson with an ultra-dicey hit with 1:02 left in the first period. TSN's Darren Dreger tweeted during the first intermission that the NHL's Department of Player Safety would likely study the play for supplemental discipline on Dell.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Aaron Dell on hot seat for hit as Sabres are drubbed by Sens
Sabres get development bonus as Canada tabs Owen Power, Devon Levi for Olympics
'"I look at this as an opportunity on a development path of another stage and another learning-type experience," Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said. "I look at it as a tremendous honor and a lot of positives."' … [Read more...] about Sabres get development bonus as Canada tabs Owen Power, Devon Levi for Olympics
Mike Harrington: It was set up for the Bills, just like the 2006 Sabres. And then it wasn't
'The Sabres' series against Carolina was a battle of attrition as injuries to Dmitri Kalinin, Teppo Numminen and Henrik Tallinder crushed the defense corps. The topper was the leg infection that felled Jay McKee the night before Game 7. And still, Buffalo had a 2-1 lead through 40 minutes before finally losing the series finale 4-2.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It was set up for the Bills, just like the 2006 Sabres. And then it wasn’t
Sabres Notebook: Racist incident involving Malcolm Subban's brother is 'disturbing'
'"I've obviously thought about him quite a bit and I will connect with him as soon as I can here," Granato said. "Kevyn reached out to him and had a good conversation with him. ... We haven't seen him because he's been out. But I'm looking forward to connecting with him and certainly hope he's doing well, both with the family and his surgery. It is sad and disturbing."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Racist incident involving Malcolm Subban’s brother is ‘disturbing’
Observations: Peyton Krebs, rest of 2-goal club help Sabres snap home skid
'This time, though, the Sabres (13-21-7) avoided the sort of third-period collapse that has plagued them this season. Tage Thompson had two power-play goals only 24 seconds apart in the first period and had an assist for his first career three-point game. Jeff Skinner scored his team-leading 15th and 16th goals of the season, the latter of which sealed the win in the third.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Peyton Krebs, rest of 2-goal club help Sabres snap home skid