'“We knew last night was probably one of our worst games,” Peterka said. “We wanted to play a different game. Going down wasn’t what we planned. Sticking to our game plan and forechecking hard [was], and that’s what guys did.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 4 straight, rally past Kings
The Sabres Report - Jan 25, 2024
Peterka's career-best night fuels Sabres' comeback victory in LA
'“I think everyone was kind of pissed off from last night,” Peterka said. “I think nobody played the game he wants to play, and we know also that we can be way better than that.”' … [Read more...] about Peterka’s career-best night fuels Sabres’ comeback victory in LA
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Evaluating the Amerks at the halfway point (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday's Los Angeles Coverage
Los Angeles hosts Buffalo in a non-conference matchup (AP) LA Kings vs. Buffalo Sabres: How to Watch (LAKings.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Observations: Sabres embarrass themselves in loss to lowly Ducks
'There are losses, there are poor performances and then there are abject disasters like the one we saw in the first game of their California road trip. Don't let a futile late rally confuse the issue.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres embarrass themselves in loss to lowly Ducks
For the Thompsons and Johnsons, Sabres-Ducks matchup becomes father-son affair
'“Hey, it’s game day. It’s business. It’s getting ready,” a smiling Brent Thompson told The Buffalo News prior to the game. “We’re here to win. And he’s got the same thought on his side. He wants to win. We’re a competitive family. It would be nice bragging rights in the summer.”' … [Read more...] about For the Thompsons and Johnsons, Sabres-Ducks matchup becomes father-son affair
Wednesday's Anaheim Coverage
Jakob Silfverberg scores twice as Ducks beat Sabres to snap skid (Orange County Register) Recap: Silfverberg Scores Twice as Ducks Down Sabres in Zellweger's Debut (AnaheimDucks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Anaheim Coverage
Silfverberg scores twice as Ducks beat Sabres 4-2 to halt 3-game losing streak
'While the Sabres looked sluggish and shaky in their first game after traveling to the West Coast, the Ducks looked energized despite playing their third game in four days.' … [Read more...] about Silfverberg scores twice as Ducks beat Sabres 4-2 to halt 3-game losing streak
Sabres doubled up by Ducks
'The home side opened the scoring less than six-minutes into the contest.' … [Read more...] about Sabres doubled up by Ducks
Opinion: Sabres put in six minutes of effort, which spells loss in Anaheim
'It’s pretty bad when the national announcers from ESPN call out the effort of your team.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres put in six minutes of effort, which spells loss in Anaheim
Granato believes Sabres' offense will come back with time
'"He gave me confidence by his daily routine a year ago. The practice intensity, the focus, ability to learn, the speed of learning. Those are all signs that pointed to his ability to get back up after maybe a bad game or a lousy performance, his ability to reset," said Sabres head coach Don Granato on Tuesday during his weekly appearance on the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR.' … [Read more...] about Granato believes Sabres’ offense will come back with time
Silfverberg scores twice, Ducks hold off Sabres
'"The compete wasn't there," Granato said. "You look at the two goals that we did score in the third period, Okposo and Greenway, we had net front in both. ... We get to the net and we get rewarded. We don't get rewarded when we don't get to the net."' … [Read more...] about Silfverberg scores twice, Ducks hold off Sabres
Sabres' comeback falls short in loss to Ducks
'“It was probably the worst period we played all year, to be honest with you,” Okposo said. “It was awful. I mean, I don’t know. It was just not good enough. Just giving up chance after chance, on the wrong side of the puck. It was bad. We just put ourselves in too big of a hole. We battled in the third, but this league’s too good to be in a hole like that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ comeback falls short in loss to Ducks
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester Amerks use perfect week to rise in standings; Devon Levi makes successful appearance (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jan 23, 2024
As rumor mill turns, Casey Mittelstadt expresses desire to remain with Sabres
'“It’s actually kind of weird,” Mittelstadt told The Buffalo News following practice Monday. “I was just sitting at home watching NHL Network and all of a sudden, my name is getting thrown around. So, that was surprising to me, to be honest with you. It’s obviously something I’ve never experienced before.”' … [Read more...] about As rumor mill turns, Casey Mittelstadt expresses desire to remain with Sabres