'“We can divide that game up 50 different ways, the fact is you had more than enough opportunity to win that game just generating your scoring chances,” Granato added. “Teams that win Stanley Cups, they outscore their mistakes. It’s not that they don’t make mistakes, it’s not that they don’t feel pressure – turn pucks over, make poor decisions – they don’t score.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: Second-period collapse costs Sabres in brutal loss to Ducks
The Sabres Report - Feb 20, 2024
Mike Harrington: After getting swept by the Ducks, everything and everybody should be in play for the Sabres
'You can assume Don Granato will still be coaching the Sabres on Wednesday night in Montreal. But next October? That’s a long way off. No sure thing. You can assume Kevyn Adams will still be running this team as the general manager at the trade deadline in 2½ weeks. But draft weekend in June in Las Vegas? No way to be sure of that either. And as for players? If you’re an NHL GM … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: After getting swept by the Ducks, everything and everybody should be in play for the Sabres
Tim Horton's legacy endures years after tragic death: NHL star, donut shop founder remembered
'Wednesday is the 50th anniversary of that tragedy, one that resonated not only within the cramped confines of the Sabres locker room at old Memorial Auditorium, but also throughout the National Hockey League and all of hockey-crazed Canada, because to our neighbors north of the border, Horton wasn’t only a living legend in the sport, he was also one of their most successful … [Read more...] about Tim Horton’s legacy endures years after tragic death: NHL star, donut shop founder remembered
Sabres can’t put Ducks away in awful loss: ‘Gave them free chances’
'In a season full of head-scratching losses, Monday’s might be the worst.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t put Ducks away in awful loss: ‘Gave them free chances’
Tuesday's Anaheim Coverage
Recap: Ducks Ride Wild Second Period to 4-3 Win in Buffalo (AnaheimDucks.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Anaheim Coverage
Troy Terry has goal, 2 assists and Gibson makes 34 saves in Ducks’ 4-3 win over Sabres
'“Just too many mistakes, honestly,” Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said of an outing the Sabres dominated most every statistic except the final score. “We gave up 15 shots, but it just seemed like we just kind of gave them everything that they had.”' … [Read more...] about Troy Terry has goal, 2 assists and Gibson makes 34 saves in Ducks’ 4-3 win over Sabres
Sabres unable to hold off Anaheim in matinee affair
'Buffalo was credited with 15 shots on goal in the first period, with Gibson making 14 saves for Anaheim to keep the game tied. The Ducks scored on one of their four shots on goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to hold off Anaheim in matinee affair
Opinion: Sabres 'give away' another game in loss to Ducks on Monday
'Thompson is on a 29-goal pace over 82 games this season. He earned a big contract with his two-straight big years of 38 goals and 47 goals. He can’t have three glorious chances and not score on any of them. Fair or not, his team counts on him, and when the puck is on his stick trailing by a goal with eight minutes left, it has to be in the net. Yes, he’s been much better … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres ‘give away’ another game in loss to Ducks on Monday
4 check: Defensive errors apparent in Sabres loss to Ducks
'It was another poor defensive outing for the Sabres. Turnovers were the killer on Monday and the Ducks took advantage of every opportunity the Sabres handed them. Buffalo had eight giveaways on the day to Anaheim’s three. Turning the puck over against a team like Anaheim is on the Sabres and less on the Ducks’ ability to create chaos.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Defensive errors apparent in Sabres loss to Ducks
Vatrano scores twice, Ducks defeat Sabres
'"I think we were just sloppy with the puck," Buffalo center Tage Thompson said. "Obviously, I had a bad turnover that cost us, and all the goals they got were just gifts that we gave them. They didn't really have to work for anything. We just gave them free chances, free opportunities, and you can't do that."' … [Read more...] about Vatrano scores twice, Ducks defeat Sabres
Sabres unable to capitalize on scoring chances in loss to Ducks
'“We just didn’t put it away,” Granato said. “I don’t think it got away as much as we didn’t put it away.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to capitalize on scoring chances in loss to Ducks
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks win overtime thriller in Toronto (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Feb 19, 2024
Back together, Sabres' top line looks to find previous offensive form
'“It was nice to get back playing together, but at the same time, you look up and down our roster, we have guys that are interchangeable and can play together,” Thompson told The Buffalo News. “That being said, for sure, there is a natural connection between us three.”' … [Read more...] about Back together, Sabres’ top line looks to find previous offensive form
Sabres notes: Henri Jokiharju displays offense; Buffalo makes roster move
'Granato clearly feels comfortable giving Jokiharju more responsibility. Injuries to defensemen Mattias Samuelsson, who’s out for the season, and Owen Power have recently created more opportunities for him. Granato has used the Finn in Power’s spot on the man advantage and also upped his minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Henri Jokiharju displays offense; Buffalo makes roster move
Monday's Anaheim Coverage
Ducks wrap up road trip looking for a bounce-back win at Buffalo (Orange County Register) Sabres host the Ducks after overtime victory (AP) Preview: Ducks Battle Sabres in Presidents Day Matinee (AnaheimDucks.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Anaheim Coverage