'Coach Don Granato said following the session in LECOM Harborcenter that Skinner, 31, would undergo imaging before the Sabres left for their two-game road trip, which begins Tuesday against the Florida Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner leaves practice injured; Sabres make roster move
The Sabres Report - Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday's Florida Coverage
Sabres look to keep win streak alive, visit the Panthers (AP) Preview: Tkachuk, Stenlund return as Panthers expect ‘good test’ against Sabres (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Florida Coverage
Tage Thompson seems to be on verge of breaking out
'"He just needs to keep doing what he’s doing, it’s going to work out, you can’t bring negative in, you can’t play the victim mentality and he’s done none of that and he was an impact in that game (Carolina), he was dynamic in that game even though he didn’t score," said Sabres head coach Don Granato on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson seems to be on verge of breaking out
Sabres set to renovate KeyBank Center this offseason with new videoboard, roof
'The team has partnered with Mitsubishi Electric to provide a new 43-foot long and 27-foot tall videoboard that will not only roughly double the size of the current videoboard at KeyBank Center, but will also make it one of the largest such videoboards in the entire NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres set to renovate KeyBank Center this offseason with new videoboard, roof
Buffalo Sabres announce new roof and state-of-the-art videoboard coming to KeyBank Center for 2024-25 season
'The team said the new videoboard will be a 27-foot-by-43-foot videoboard that utilizes the latest technology from Mitsubishi Electric and the screen size will be about double of the current videoboard. It will also include four fully digital corner panels and two screens on the underside "to provide additional angles for fans in the lower rows."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres announce new roof and state-of-the-art videoboard coming to KeyBank Center for 2024-25 season
Sabres’ Skinner undergoes imaging after leaving practice early Monday
'“We are gonna get some imaging on him right now to find out and make certain that everything is okay. We obviously have to do that before we fly out, so we figured we’d do that based on how he felt this morning, so we’ll know more on that in a couple hours,” Sabres head coach Don Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Skinner undergoes imaging after leaving practice early Monday
Sabres new videoboard for 2024-25 will be roughly twice as big
'“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,” Pegula said in a statement. “We are thrilled about the many projects we have in the pipeline, none bigger than a new videoboard … [Read more...] about Sabres new videoboard for 2024-25 will be roughly twice as big
Jeff Skinner exits practice early with potential injury
'“We are getting some imaging on him right now to find out and make certain that everything is OK,” Granato said. “We obviously have to do that before we fly out (to Florida), so we figured we’d do that based on how he felt this morning."' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner exits practice early with potential injury
Sabres' Dahlin playing his best hockey yet
'In his past six games, he has played over 29 minutes in each appearance. The last time this was pulled off by an NHL player was back in 2016 when Erik Karlsson did so during a seven-game run. It's also the longest streak for a Sabre since the league started tracking ice time in 1997-98.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dahlin playing his best hockey yet
Sabres announce new renovations to Keybank Center
'In the center of the arena, the videoboard will be 27-foot-by-43-foot and will utilize the latest technology from Mitsubishi Electric. Upgrading from the current one will double both the resolution and functionality.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce new renovations to Keybank Center
NHL Edge stats: Dahlin sets top single-game skating distance of season
'The 23-year-old surpassed the prior top skating distance mark of the season held by Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov, who skated 4.87 miles in a 4-3 overtime win against the Montreal Canadiens on Dec. 21. Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson had the previous best distance this season by a defenseman, going 4.71 miles in a 4-3 shootout loss against the Pittsburgh Penguins … [Read more...] about NHL Edge stats: Dahlin sets top single-game skating distance of season
'It's not an easy job' | Dahlin's uptick in ice time helping fuel Sabres' recent success
'Dahlin has exceeded 29 minutes of ice time in six consecutive games, the longest-such streak in the NHL since Erik Karlsson did so in seven straight games from Feb. 25 to March 8, 2016. It’s the longest streak by a Sabres player since the NHL began tracking ice time in 1997-98.' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s not an easy job’ | Dahlin’s uptick in ice time helping fuel Sabres’ recent success
Sabres recall Jost from Amerks
'Jost has 13 points (3+10) in 23 games since being assigned to Rochester on Dec. 29. He had four points (2+2) in 29 games to open the season with Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Jost from Amerks
Prospects Pipeline | Latest on the Amerks & updates on prospects in the NCAA
'Lukas Rousek leads the Amerks with 37 points (9+28) in 45 games this season while fellow prospects Brandon Biro and Rosen are tied for third on the team with 12 goals and 17 assists each in 2023-24. Jiri Kulich, who is day to day with an upper-body injury after missing the last five games, has tallied a team-high 17 goals in his 35 games played.' … [Read more...] about Prospects Pipeline | Latest on the Amerks & updates on prospects in the NCAA
Sabres announce renovations to KeyBank Center for 2024-25 season
'The 27-foot-by-43-foot videoboard utilizes the latest technology from Mitsubishi Electric. The screen size will roughly double that of the current videoboard inside KeyBank Center with upgrades in resolution and functionality.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce renovations to KeyBank Center for 2024-25 season