'"It’s a little bit different than just playing them in Buffalo," said Robinson following Thursday's practice. "There are familiar hallways, and just walking through the other side, it’s strange, for sure. But I’m excited for the game."' … [Read more...] about Eric Robinson enjoying first trip back to Columbus since trade to Buffalo
The Sabres Report - Feb 23, 2024
Friday's Rochester Coverage
After assignment by Sabres, Devon Levi thriving in Rochester: ‘It’s been great’ (Olean Times Herald) Fitzpatrick grateful for hall of fame homecoming (Amwerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Feb 22, 2024
Observations: Sabres hold on to beat Habs and continue road mastery
'For the season, the Sabres are 13-11-3 on the road and just 12-16-1 at home. The only NHL team with more regulation home losses is Anaheim, which has 18 and just won in Buffalo on Monday. The poor home play is ruining a second straight season.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres hold on to beat Habs and continue road mastery
Mike Harrington: Tim Horton's stunning death 50 years ago was darkest moment in Sabres history
'Believed to be driving more than 100 mph, Horton crashed his De Tomaso Pantera sports car by the Lake Street exit of the Queen Elizabeth Way in St. Catharines, Ont., and was thrown from the vehicle. He died at the scene.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Tim Horton’s stunning death 50 years ago was darkest moment in Sabres history
Sabres Notebook: Jeff Skinner's red-hot numbers vs. Habs fly in face of current offensive slump
'“Sometimes that’s just the way the schedule works. I think the way you come into a building and you’re playing well, and sometimes you get rewarded,” Skinner said. “That happens a couple of times and it becomes a story. We’ve got to focus on what we’re doing. We’ve got some good things in our game that we want to continue.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Jeff Skinner’s red-hot numbers vs. Habs fly in face of current offensive slump
“Time to get up,” according to Kyle Okposo
'“We have several players here who want to be successful, who want to win,” he said. Obviously, it's disappointing to be where we are, but we know we have several players that will be in this locker room together for a long time. They are the ones who will have to look in the mirror and change things. I know these players are very competitive, so I don't worry about the … [Read more...] about “Time to get up,” according to Kyle Okposo
Thursday's Montreal Coverage
Hidden Game: Xhekaj gets physical, but Canadiens lose to Sabres (Montreal Gazette) About Last Night: Roy has first two-point game in loss to Sabres (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Montreal Gazette) Jeff Skinner scores again and the Sabers resist (Journal de Montreal) Joshua Roy made lemonade (Journal de Montreal) Martin St-Louis on Arber Xhekaj: “He probably played his … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Montreal Coverage
Alex Tuch scores short-handed winner, Sabres top Canadiens 3-2
'"I thought our battle level was high through the start,” Sabres head coach Don Granato said. “We had to weather a storm in segments, but the guys stayed with it — and the (Tage) Thompson, Tuch and Skinner line was very good."' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch scores short-handed winner, Sabres top Canadiens 3-2
Sabres use special teams to beat Habs
'For the second time this week, the Buffalo Sabres found themselves involved in a one-goal regulation affair. After Monday's game against Anaheim didn't go their way, the blue and gold rebounded for a 3-2 win Wednesday night on the road against the Montreal Canadiens.' … [Read more...] about Sabres use special teams to beat Habs
Opinion: The Sabres got some big performances out of some key players to beat Montreal
'Skinner has 27 goals and 47 points in 42 career games against Montreal.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres got some big performances out of some key players to beat Montreal
Remembering Tim Horton on the 50th anniversary of his death
'It was reported that Horton was driving over 100 mph when the car overturned several times near the Lake St. interchange of the QEW. He was found by police more than 100 feet away from the vehicle, after being ejected into the median, and was later pronounced dead at St. Catherines General Hospital.' … [Read more...] about Remembering Tim Horton on the 50th anniversary of his death
Tuch scores short-handed, Sabres rally past Canadiens
'“‘Upi’ was on his game, I mean, he had to make several nice saves,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “Obviously they made some nice plays, so you have to have a good goaltending performance if you’re going to do that.”' … [Read more...] about Tuch scores short-handed, Sabres rally past Canadiens
Sabres dads answer favorite thing about their sons in sweet video
'In a video posted on social media, the Sabres dads and mentors were asked to name their favorite thing about their sons/mentees before they headed on their road trip.' … [Read more...] about Sabres dads answer favorite thing about their sons in sweet video
Sabres erase multiple deficits to earn road win over Habs
'The Sabres did score three goals, albeit in a variety of ways – a deflection in front from Zemgus Girgensons, a power-play rebound from Jeff Skinner, and a shorthanded breakaway from Alex Tuch. But they gutted out their 3-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens with a tenacity that was sure to make Clifton and the other guests traveling on the team’s Dads’ Trip proud.' … [Read more...] about Sabres erase multiple deficits to earn road win over Habs
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks fall to Senators (Amerks.com) Senators stomp Americans to begin three-game road New York road trip (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage