'“It’s different. It’s a position that I’ve never been in my entire career basically,” Okposo said. “It’s part of the business and I’m going to go about my day and be professional and be who I am. I’m not going to change who I am just because of the situation that I’m in. I’m here today and just trying to do the best I can to lead the group.”' … [Read more...] about The schedule forges on as Sabres captain Kyle Okposo waits to find out if he’s staying or going
The Sabres Report - Mar 6, 2024
Sabres captain Kyle Okposo quiet on future as trade deadline nears
'In answering other questions, however, Okposo essentially acknowledged the obvious: that after eight years in Buffalo, he seems prepared for a possible trade that would offer him a chance to pursue the Stanley Cup in perhaps his final season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Kyle Okposo quiet on future as trade deadline nears
Wednesday's Toronto Coverage
Sabres face the Maple Leafs in Atlantic Division action (AP) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Toronto Coverage
Kyle Okposo knows Sunday might have been last game in Buffalo
'"You never know what’s going to happen, but it definitely went through my mind," said Okposo on Tuesday after practice. "I took a little bit of extra time, and we’ll see what Friday brings."' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo knows Sunday might have been last game in Buffalo
Granato feels Sabres have gained confidence, maturity throughout season
'"We did make some changes. Tried to make them as subtle as possible, because the psyche was the biggest challenge, I thought, through the start of the year," said Sabres head coach Don Granato during his weekly appearance on the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR. "It did cost us games not having an effective power play early on when we had chances to make a difference."' … [Read more...] about Granato feels Sabres have gained confidence, maturity throughout season
Luukkonen embracing workload as Sabres' primary starter
'“It feels great to have the confidence of the coaching staff,” Luukkonen said after practice at LECOM Harborcenter on Tuesday. “Starting back-to-back, it’s not a usual thing you get to do as a goalie. It feels great to have the trust of the coaching staff to get those two back-to-back starts. It was great.”' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen embracing workload as Sabres’ primary starter
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Metsa: ‘It’s fun being an underdog’ (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 5, 2024
Sabres GM Kevyn Adams plans to retool '.500 team' with long-term plan in mind
'Only a few players on the Sabres are performing better than last season, when the club won seven of its last nine games to finish with 91 points, Buffalo’s highest total since it had 96 in 2010-11. Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch and Jeff Skinner have a combined 55 goals after the trio produced 118 last season. Dylan Cozens dropped from 31 to 14, Victor Olofsson plummeted from 28 to … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams plans to retool ‘.500 team’ with long-term plan in mind
As trade deadline approaches, Sabres captain Kyle Okposo could be dealt
'When Okposo, 35, signed a one-year contract to return for his eighth and perhaps final season here, it felt like he would retire with the Sabres. Over the past three years, he has very much been the face of the team, helping transform the culture and guide it through a difficult rebuild.' … [Read more...] about As trade deadline approaches, Sabres captain Kyle Okposo could be dealt
Slick assist helps Sabres’ leading scorer Casey Mittelstadt emerge from slump
'“Confidence, poise, manipulated some pretty good hockey players in a … pretty challenging atmosphere,” Sabres coach Don Granato said of the nifty assist. “So lots of maturity and skill combination – skill and then awareness of time and space. …"' … [Read more...] about Slick assist helps Sabres’ leading scorer Casey Mittelstadt emerge from slump
4 moves the Buffalo Sabres could make before the NHL trade deadline
'Other impending free agents that could potentially be on the trade block include Tyson Jost, Eric Comrie, Eric Robinson, and in what would be a significant and surprising move, Casey Mittelstadt.' … [Read more...] about 4 moves the Buffalo Sabres could make before the NHL trade deadline
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester Amerks playoff position is slipping as they prepare for grueling weekend (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 4, 2024
Observations: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen goes back to back but Sabres can't hold lead in loss to Jets
'The Sabres had a 2-1 lead through two periods on goals by JJ Peterka and Eric Robinson but couldn't hold it and suffered their first regulation loss when leading after two periods this season. They had been 46-0-5 in those spots since a 5-3 loss at Carolina on April 7, 2022.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen goes back to back but Sabres can’t hold lead in loss to Jets
As defense market thins, Sabres receiving more trade calls on Erik Johnson
'“Even the last 48 hours, I’ve received more phone calls about Erik than I did leading up to this point,” Adams shared with The Buffalo News before the Sabres’ game Saturday night against the Vegas Golden Knights.' … [Read more...] about As defense market thins, Sabres receiving more trade calls on Erik Johnson
Mike Harrington: Give Sabres props for the way they're rolling now, but what does it really mean?
'This is a team that has swept the defending Stanley Cup champions in the same season it got swept by the woeful Anaheim Ducks and lost a 9-4 game to the even more pathetic Columbus Blue Jackets.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Give Sabres props for the way they’re rolling now, but what does it really mean?