'"There was plenty that you can be aggravated with and I think our guys were. They want to win, they feel they can, they see a way they can, I'm happy for that and proud of them for that. You fight all sorts of elements let's face it we're in sports, you're always gonna fight different elements and elements we're talking about and you gotta rise. So, at the end of it, there is … [Read more...] about Granato: ‘There was plenty that you can be aggravated with’
The Sabres Report - Feb 29, 2024
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Promoting inclusivity: Rochester Amerks host fourth sensory-friendly game (WHAM-TV) Amerks close out February with 5-2 loss to Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch rally past Amerks, 5-2 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Feb 28, 2024
Observations: Don Granato defends decision to 'stand up' for Sabres to officials in loss
'“Very, very tough night in regard to that,” Granato said, referring to the officiating. “At some point, you’ve gotta stand up for your team. You’re put in that position as a coach, it’s a tough position to be in, but you can’t sit and watch."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Don Granato defends decision to ‘stand up’ for Sabres to officials in loss
Behind the numbers for Rasmus Dahlin's 'amazing' workload on Sabres' blue line
'However, the performance was the latest in a long line of historic feats by Dahlin since he arrived as the No. 1 draft pick in 2018. He set a career high in ice time, skating 31:43 against the Hurricanes, to continue a seven-week stretch during which no player in the NHL has shouldered a heavier workload.' … [Read more...] about Behind the numbers for Rasmus Dahlin’s ‘amazing’ workload on Sabres’ blue line
Sabres coach Don Granato confident in Tage Thompson: ‘Inevitable he’ll score’
'“It’s going to work out,” Granato said following Monday’s practice in LECOM Harborcenter. “You can’t bring baggage in, negative in and you can’t play a victim mentality. He’s done none of that. Just keep playing the way he’s playing. He was an impact in that game (Sunday). He was dynamic in that game, even though he didn’t score last night."' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Don Granato confident in Tage Thompson: ‘Inevitable he’ll score’
Wednesday's Florida Coverage
‘What we’re doing is working’: Florida Panthers are winning playing their style of hockey (Miami Herald) Recap: Panthers 3, Sabres 2 (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Florida Coverage
Matthew Tkachuk scores in return, Florida Panthers defeat Buffalo Sabres 3-2
'“I think against any team in this league, you’re not going to get to the net easy,” Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said. “That’s why you get rewarded when you get there, you have to pay a price to get there. I think, as a team, we can do a better job of doing that.”' … [Read more...] about Matthew Tkachuk scores in return, Florida Panthers defeat Buffalo Sabres 3-2
Sabres' winning streaks end in Florida
'The loss for Buffalo snaps not only a three-game winning streak, but also a five-game road winning streak.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ winning streaks end in Florida
Opinion: Granato loses cool with officials, costs Sabres game-winning goal in Florida
'"I think with any team, you’re not going to get to the net easy, and that’s why you get rewarded when you go there. You’ve got to pay the price, and to get there is not easy," said Thompson following Tuesday's loss. "I think as a team, we can do a lot better job of staying in there and getting second chances. And if our [defensemen] are getting their heads up at the blue line … [Read more...] about Opinion: Granato loses cool with officials, costs Sabres game-winning goal in Florida
Tkachuk, Panthers stay hot with win against Sabres
'“I said [six weeks] ago that we are in a different place right now mentally and with our psyche," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “Our guys know how to win, have matured through lots of adversity and challenges this year. They are dialed in. I don’t think that’s going to change. They have grown a lot and their appetite is increasing. We’re all watching it happen.’’' … [Read more...] about Tkachuk, Panthers stay hot with win against Sabres
Sabres fall short in physical road matchup with Panthers
'“You’re going to get outplayed by good teams at points,” he said. “They’re a really good hokey team and they push – and that’s OK. We got out of it. Our goalie played extremely well to keep us in the hockey game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall short in physical road matchup with Panthers
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Heart defect not keeping Giroux from living out childhood dream (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Feb 27, 2024
Mike Harrington: It's a shame Sabres' Florida trip doesn't hold the meaning of last year's
'The Sabres are gaining big-time on New Jersey, Washington, Pittsburgh and the New York Islanders, but it doesn’t matter. The two wild cards are held by Detroit and Tampa Bay, who have 70 and 69 points, respectively. Throttled by inconsistency in November and December, the Sabres have just 58.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s a shame Sabres’ Florida trip doesn’t hold the meaning of last year’s
Buffalo Sabres to pay for new videoboard and roof at KeyBank Center
'“From an ownership perspective, I have put a great deal of thought and research into the fan experience over the last year and feel it is time to begin making gradual upgrades to our arena that will play a key role in enhancing game day for our fans,” Terry Pegula, who has owned the team since 2011, said in a statement. “We are thrilled about the many projects we have in the … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres to pay for new videoboard and roof at KeyBank Center
Sabres veteran Erik Johnson anxious as trade deadline approaches
'“There’s a lot of uncertainty and doubt,” he said following Monday’s practice of his future.' … [Read more...] about Sabres veteran Erik Johnson anxious as trade deadline approaches