'This was one of those games where Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen had to stand on his head and the rest had to find a way to win. Luukkonen made 30 saves to get the win.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres come from behind late to win their third in a row on the road
The Sabres Report - Feb 18, 2024
Jokiharju, Sabres rally for OT win against Wild
'“Credit to our guys to fight through there,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “Kept it simple. … Good finish, good effort, and I loved the way it happened. We had a lot of guys who didn’t look like themselves. I don’t think [they] felt like themselves, but [we] had to find a way to grind it out under a lot of adversity late."' … [Read more...] about Jokiharju, Sabres rally for OT win against Wild
Jokiharju's overtime goal caps Sabres' comeback win over Wild
'Both players ended up making their mark in their return to Minnesota as Mittelstadt scored the game’s first goal and Greenway assisted on the game-tying goal with 36.6 seconds remaining before Henri Jokiharju tallied the overtime winner in the Sabres’ 3-2 victory over the Wild on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Jokiharju’s overtime goal caps Sabres’ comeback win over Wild
The Sabres Report - Feb 17, 2024
Sabres Mailbag: How can GM Kevyn Adams improve the roster before next season?
'If the Sabres are going to trade Erik Johnson – which seems inevitable – then Adams needs to add another defenseman who could be part of this team’s plans next season. Otherwise, head coach Don Granato will have fewer trustworthy options on the back end. My preference would be to call Calgary about Rasmus Andersson, who has two years left on his contract with a $4.55 million … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: How can GM Kevyn Adams improve the roster before next season?
Sabres believe Peyton Krebs ready for offensive role; UPL set to return
'Right now, Krebs’ numbers don’t reflect much offensive growth. As mostly a fourth-line checker, he has compiled three goals and 10 points in 51 outings this season entering Saturday afternoon’s road game against the Minnesota Wild.' … [Read more...] about Sabres believe Peyton Krebs ready for offensive role; UPL set to return
Saturday's Minnesota Coverage
Wild vs. Sabres game preview: Broadcast info, injury report and analysis (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Minnesota looks to keep win streak alive, hosts Buffalo (AP) Preview: Wild vs. Sabres (Wild.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Minnesota Coverage
Should the Rangers Trade for Sabres' Casey Mittelstadt? Plus Two Other Destinations
'The 25-year-old Mittelstadt leads all Sabres players in points right now, with 43 in 53 games, while averaging 18:24 in ice time. His salary cap hit of $2.5 million makes him an attractive trade chip. Although Buffalo GM Kevyn Adams has denied speculation he’s looking to move Mittelstadt, some part of the Sabres’ core needs to change. This team needs a different mix, and with … [Read more...] about Should the Rangers Trade for Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt? Plus Two Other Destinations
Sabres Krebs getting a more offensive role
'“You see the other stuff coming back for Peyton and everybody has seen that for the last month or so in bits and pieces and you say, ‘Wow, that’s some offensive brilliance there and it’s a little spot here and a little spot there and then it becomes more and more consistent because he has to worry less about defending because it’s more natural now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Krebs getting a more offensive role
Sabres recall Clague, assign Tokarski to Amerks
'Clague has 23 points (3+20) in 41 games with Rochester this season. He had four assists in 33 games with Buffalo in 2022-23.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Clague, assign Tokarski to Amerks
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Mersch leads Amerks to 5-3 win over Penguins (Amerks.com) Penguins stymied by Levi’s 41 saves, lose 5-3 (WBSPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Feb 16, 2024
Observations: Sabres unable to overcome early mistakes in 4-0 loss to Panthers
'The Sabres' 45 shots on goal were a franchise record for a game in which they were shut out. They earned several chances to tie the score during a second period in which they had a 17-6 edge in shots on goal. But they were reminded that the margin for error is razor thin against the defending Eastern Conference champion Panthers (35-15-4). Two early mistakes by inexperienced, … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres unable to overcome early mistakes in 4-0 loss to Panthers
Mike Harrington: There are lessons to be learned as Panthers have taken steps Sabres have failed to make
'“They come back to training camp with a belief in what they’re doing,” coach Paul Maurice said of his team Thursday. “It all sounds like we did a nice job coaching, but the fact of the matter is our players came back to training camp this year and pushed themselves harder than the coaches did."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: There are lessons to be learned as Panthers have taken steps Sabres have failed to make
Sabres generate offense again, still lose to Panthers; Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen could return from injury soon
'On Thursday, they reverted back to their regular form, generating plenty of offense but showcasing a stunning lack of finish in their 4-0 loss to the heavyweight Florida Panthers before a crowd of 14,277 fans in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres generate offense again, still lose to Panthers; Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen could return from injury soon
Sabres notes: Jacob Bryson standing out following stint in Rochester
'“That stretch that I did in Roch for sure helped,” Bryson said of his 10-game stint. “I went a lot of games there where I wasn’t playing. So I feel like it’s always tough to come back in the lineup when that happens. But it was nice to go down there, kind of refreshing and play some top minutes down there and then come back here with more confidence and be able to jump right … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jacob Bryson standing out following stint in Rochester
Friday's Florida Coverage
Anthony Stolarz shuts out Sabres as Florida Panthers win 10th consecutive road game (Miami Herald) Recap: Panthers 4, Sabres 0 (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Florida Coverage