'“When you’re really young, your dad dresses you in the living room, fully dressed. You get in the car at five in the morning, you go back to sleep, he lugs you into the rink. Ties your skates, and you go play. Those early mornings, those were good times.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres players recall their favorite youth hockey memories ahead of Youth Hockey Day
The Sabres Report - Feb 19, 2024
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat And Chronicle) Rochester Amerks host Kids Day game (WROC-TV) Amerks point streak snapped in 7-3 loss to Comets (Amerks.com) Comets dominate in Rochester, win 7-3 (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Feb 18, 2024
Observations: Henri Jokiharju's first career game-winning goal lifts Sabres over Minnesota
'“I just found the open spot in the slot and stayed there,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Henri Jokiharju’s first career game-winning goal lifts Sabres over Minnesota
Inside the NHL: Fans have noticed Sabres' lack of postgame salutes
'“Look, we love our fans because when this place gets going, it seriously gets going,” the player said. “And I get all the frustration of how many years it’s been. But most guys in here haven’t been here very long. Kevyn (General Manager Kevyn Adams) hasn’t been. Donny hasn’t been. You can’t put all that on them.”' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Fans have noticed Sabres’ lack of postgame salutes
Sunday's Minnesota Coverage
Wild cough up tying goal late, lose 3-2 in overtime to Sabres (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Wild squander a late lead, but still gain ground in West (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) An auspicious Wild debut for rookie defenseman Declan Chisholm (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Minnesota Coverage
Cozens ties it late, Jokiharju scores in OT to lift Sabres past Wild, 3-2
'“He’s got some real good offensive instincts. You see it in practice, you see the shot that he took, the quick release, perfectly placed,” Granato said. “Usually 5-on-5 through the regular 60 minutes of a game, (Jokiharju) is very responsible and focused so much on defense that you don’t get to see his offensive touch.”' … [Read more...] about Cozens ties it late, Jokiharju scores in OT to lift Sabres past Wild, 3-2
Sabres tie game late, shock Wild in overtime
'The Buffalo Sabres swept their season series over the Minnesota Wild with yet another 3-2 victory. This one, however, came with some spice. Inside Xcel Energy Center, the blue and gold needed a tying goal with seconds left in regulation before the team completed the comeback in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres tie game late, shock Wild in overtime
The Sabres come from behind late to win their third in a row on the road
'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
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