'The second loss in three home games this week took its toll on the Sabres, as top-pair defenseman Mattias Samuelsson was knocked out of the game in the second period by Vancouver’s Filip Hronek.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roughed up in shutout loss
The Sabres Report - Jan 14, 2024
Sabres announce new start time for Monday's home game vs. Sharks
'"Due to the timing change of the Bills playoff game, our game this Monday has been changed to 12 p.m.," the Sabres posted on social media Saturday afternoon, alerting fans it has been moved up an hour earlier.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce new start time for Monday’s home game vs. Sharks
Demko makes 26 saves, Canucks shut out Sabres for 5th straight win
'“I think I would have liked to have one-timed it,” Mittelstadt said. “I just couldn’t see it that well going through the defenseman. I still thought I got it off really quick and up. I think probably nine times out of 10, that goes in. Obviously, I’m going to have to go back and watch it tonight. But yeah, that one stung. I’m out there to make plays and I’ve got to put that … [Read more...] about Demko makes 26 saves, Canucks shut out Sabres for 5th straight win
Sabres unable to solve Canucks goaltender Demko in shutout loss
'The Sabres limited the Canucks – the NHL’s highest-scoring team – to 23 shots despite having to play a stretch of the game with just three defensemen after Mattias Samuelsson and Rasmus Dahlin left to enter concussion protocol and Erik Johnson was given a five-minute penalty for fighting J.T. Miller.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to solve Canucks goaltender Demko in shutout loss
Start time for Sabres game vs. Sharks on Monday, Jan. 15 changed to 12 p.m.
'Due to the rescheduling of the Buffalo Bills playoff game, the start time for the Buffalo Sabres game against the San Jose Sharks on Monday, Jan. 15 has been changed to 12 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Start time for Sabres game vs. Sharks on Monday, Jan. 15 changed to 12 p.m.
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Charlotte Checkers Hockey on a baseball field?! Charlotte Checkers, Knights turned it into a rink of dreams (Charlotte Observer) Amerks fall to Checkers in Queen City Outdoor Classic (Amerks.com) Checkers win Queen City Outdoor Classic 5-2 (CharlotteCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jan 13, 2024
Tage Thompson's latest injury causes more lineup uncertainty for Sabres
'Thompson was with doctors Friday morning to have imaging done on the undisclosed injury that he suffered during the win over Ottawa. Whatever is ailing Thompson is not related to the cut on his eyelid that required stitches during the second period of the 5-3 win. Though there’s a chance he can be in the lineup to play the Canucks, the Sabres were forced to prepare in case … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson’s latest injury causes more lineup uncertainty for Sabres
Mike Harrington: Sabres have to roll with their best players and that means Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in goal
'After an 0-5-1 stretch that included 10 days off due to illness, Luukkonen has won three straight and gone 1.99/.937 in those games. He needs to be in the net again Saturday when the red-hot Vancouver Canucks come to town for a matinee.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres have to roll with their best players and that means Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in goal
Injured Sabres center Tage Thompson ‘possibility’ to play against Canucks
'“You don’t know and, boom, he’s ready to go,” Granato said of other injuries Thompson has endured. “So he’s ultra-competitive. He’s played lots of games not at 100 percent and below.”' … [Read more...] about Injured Sabres center Tage Thompson ‘possibility’ to play against Canucks
Saturday's Vancouver Coverage
Canucks Game Day: Lotto Line riding high into Buffalo (Vancouver Province) Canucks take on the Sabres after Pettersson’s 2-goal showing (AP) An Early Start in Buffalo on Saturday Afternoon Presents Next Road Challenge for Canucks (Canucks.com) Game Notes: Canucks at Sabres (Canucks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Vancouver Coverage
Jordan Greenway enjoys being shifted to center
'"He’s picked up for the centermen as wingers have to pick up centermen responsibilities. He might not have played the position, but I’ve watched him pick up those responsibilities without any effort, and there’s no stress to it. Now the question would be on the offensive side, like does it free him? It’ll take time to see that."' … [Read more...] about Jordan Greenway enjoys being shifted to center
Greenway's switch to center, leadership on penalty kill helped fuel win over Senators
'“We’re gonna have to do things that aren’t the prettiest, you may not get all the credit for. Everyone wants to see guys scoring goals and pretty goals, this and that. But there’s a lot of things that you got to do to keep the puck out of your net. Yeah, I take pride in doing that, for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Greenway’s switch to center, leadership on penalty kill helped fuel win over Senators
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Appert reaches milestone win as Amerks outlast Checkers, 3-2 (Amerks.com) Rochester tops Checkers 3-2 in Outdoor Classic warmup (CharlotteCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jan 12, 2024
Observations: Tage Thompson scores twice, Sabres hold on for 5-3 win
'“We needed to play better than we did the other night,” said Sabres coach Don Granato. “We were sloppy the other night in defensive transition and defending. We did not play as a group of five. Our forwards were not helping our defensemen. Our defensemen were out of synch. Neutral zone stands, pucks going through us and no support when we did want to step up. Tonight, we … [Read more...] about Observations: Tage Thompson scores twice, Sabres hold on for 5-3 win
Sabres aren't planning to recall a prospect with Jeff Skinner injured. Should they?
'The news won’t necessitate a recall from the Rochester Americans, though. The Sabres’ captain, Kyle Okposo, was cleared to return Thursday after he missed the previous three games with a lower-body injury. Winger Victor Olofsson went through an arduous conditioning skate in the morning to get him back into game shape after an illness kept him off the ice four days.' … [Read more...] about Sabres aren’t planning to recall a prospect with Jeff Skinner injured. Should they?