'"I would like to thank Don for his time in Buffalo and commitment to the Sabres organization," Adams said. "He has been integral in the development of many of our players and has undoubtedly been the right coach to bring us to where we are now, but I felt it was necessary to move in a different direction at this point in time. My expectation is to be a consistent contender and … [Read more...] about Granato fired as Sabres coach, no replacement named
The Sabres Report - Apr 17, 2024
Sabres GM confident core can help end playoff drought
'“In terms of our core, I believe in these guys,” Adams said. “I completely trust that this is a group of people that will get this right and want to make this team great and want to be here in Buffalo and believe in what we’re doing and hold themselves accountable. There’s many conversations through the year with some of the guys that … felt like they were letting the team … [Read more...] about Sabres GM confident core can help end playoff drought
Sabres announce coaching changes
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced that they have relieved head coach Don Granato, assistant coach Jason Christie, and video coordinator Matt Smith of their duties.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce coaching changes
Adams details vision for next Sabres coach, will prioritize experience and pedigree
'“I want the next head coach to be someone that has experience and can push this group to the next level and win hockey games,” Adams said. “I have it in my mind exactly what I’m looking for and that will be starting today.”' … [Read more...] about Adams details vision for next Sabres coach, will prioritize experience and pedigree
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Warren persevering through ‘hardcore’ season (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Apr 16, 2024
Observations: Don Granato mum on job status after Sabres finish season with win
'The Sabres took too long to fix their bad starts to games. They allowed 97 goals in the first period and finished with a negative-30 goal differential in the opening frame of games this season. Their 7-21-1 record when allowing two or more goals in the first period was a troubling trend, particularly in the first half of the season.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Don Granato mum on job status after Sabres finish season with win
Dylan Cozens plans to use disappointing season as fuel to be difference-maker for Sabres
'“It’s definitely been a tough year for me,” Cozens told The Buffalo News following the Sabres’ morning skate Monday. “Honestly, not even close to what I wanted, and I know that. I just know I have way more to give, and I can be way better.”' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens plans to use disappointing season as fuel to be difference-maker for Sabres
Sabres prospect Devon Levi developing in Rochester, ready for playoffs
'“The bad games are the ones that you can learn from,” he said. “So I go back to my journal, I journal the game and just try to get down like moral of the story type of thing. So it happened for a reason, just try to take something out of it, try to get the emotions out of it. Kind of just look at it more robotic, just look at, ‘What I can do better?’' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Devon Levi developing in Rochester, ready for playoffs
Tuesday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Here’s what Lightning can take away from sloppy loss to Sabres (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning Fall To Sabres With One Regular Season Game Remaining (WDAE-FM) Recap: Sabres 4, Lightning 2 (TampaBayLightning.com) Mishkin's Extra Shift: Sabres 4, Lightning 2 (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Dylan Cozens scores 2 goals as Sabres beat Lightning 4-2 to finish another disappointing season
'“It was very nice to see Dylan rewarded for the work he put in,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “He competed hard tonight, he was strong on pucks, and obviously he was rewarded for it. He was a real pain in the neck for them the entire night.”' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens scores 2 goals as Sabres beat Lightning 4-2 to finish another disappointing season
Sabres double up Lightning in season finale
'Eric Comrie earned his second win of the season between the pipes, as he stopped 31-of-33 Lightning shots. It was his third-straight win against Tampa Bay.' … [Read more...] about Sabres double up Lightning in season finale
Opinion: Cozens and Comrie leads the Sabres to a win in the season finale
'Dylan Cozens wasn’t all that interested after the game that he had two goals and an assist and he finished with three goals in the final two games. He said it’s the playoffs and only the playoffs and he said he will be thinking about missing the playoffs every time he’s on the ice and in the gym this summer.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Cozens and Comrie leads the Sabres to a win in the season finale
Kucherov gets 99th assist for Lightning in loss to Sabres
'"These guys worked so hard for me," Comrie said. "It hasn’t been a great year for me, everyone knows that. I’ve gone through a lot of ups and downs this year, getting sent down and not winning for a long time. It was nice that my hard work and work ethic paid off. Whatever happens to me, it’s been an honor to play with these guys and an honor to be a Buffalo Sabre."' … [Read more...] about Kucherov gets 99th assist for Lightning in loss to Sabres
Sabres rally around Comrie in season-ending victory over Lightning
'The start marked Comrie’s first appearance since March 7. The 28-year-old’s season included a stint in Rochester and long stretches between games while he was in Buffalo. His attitude through it all – including setting a veteran example for the team’s two young goaltenders in Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Devon Levi – played into the coaching staff’s decision to start him against … [Read more...] about Sabres rally around Comrie in season-ending victory over Lightning
The Sabres Report - Apr 15, 2024
Sabres notebook: Anton Wahlberg making instant impact for surging Amerks
'And the Amerks’ lineup got even better recently with the addition of 2023 second-round pick Anton Wahlberg from Sweden. The 18-year-old power forward has a goal and three assists in six games. He’s a skilled, 6-foot-3 forward who can play center or wing – though he’s skated only at the latter in Rochester. And his skill set is an ideal complement to the plethora of speed and … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Anton Wahlberg making instant impact for surging Amerks