'“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
The Sabres Report - Jan 13, 2024
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?
Sabres trade forward prospect Filip Cederqvist to Canadiens
'Expressen, an evening newspaper in Sweden, reported recently that Cederqvist was considering a return to the Swedish Hockey League next season. He had one goal with four points in 19 games this season for Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade forward prospect Filip Cederqvist to Canadiens
Sabres’ Tage Thompson bounces back, scores twice in win before leaving with injury: ‘He was on a mission’
'“He was on a mission to play better than he played the other night,” Granato said after Thompson scored twice twice in the first period of Thursday’s 5-3 win over the Ottawa Senators at KeyBank Center. “… And he did with urgency, and obviously he’s a dangerous guy when he’s playing with that type of urgency.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson bounces back, scores twice in win before leaving with injury: ‘He was on a mission’
Sabres’ Jeff Skinner week to week with injury; Buffalo makes lineup change
'“Skinny is a big part of when we go, he’s going,” Granato said prior to Thursday’s 5-3 win over the Ottawa Senators at KeyBank Center. “Yes, it’s a big loss. … Guys just have to elevate and pick up.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner week to week with injury; Buffalo makes lineup change
Sabres trade prospect Filip Cederqvist to Canadiens
'The 6-foot-3, 203-pound Cederqvist, 23, compiled one goal and four points in 19 games with the Rochester Americans this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade prospect Filip Cederqvist to Canadiens
Friday's Ottawa Coverage
Rough Road: Ottawa Senators fight back, but lose goalie and game to Buffalo Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Be smater with the puck: It's among the things on Ottawa Senators' FIx-It list (Ottawa Sun) Post-game Recap: Senators vs Sabres (OttawaSenators.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Ottawa Coverage
Friday's Montreal Coverage
Canadiens acquire forward Filip Cederqvist from Sabres (Montreal Gazette) The Canadian acquires Filip Cederqvist (Journal de Montreal) The Canadian A minor trade to help the Rocket (La Presse) Canadiens acquire forward Filip Cederqvist in trade with Sabres (CP) Canadiens acquire Filip Cederqvist from the Sabres (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Montreal Coverage
Tage Thompson scores twice as Sabres beat Senators 5-3
'“When he has that confidence, he’s just making guys look silly out there,” Cozens said of Thompson. “Those two goals were pretty hard shots. That’s the Tage we all know and love and hopefully we see a lot more of that the second half of the year.”' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson scores twice as Sabres beat Senators 5-3
Sabres leading-scorer Jeff Skinner out indefinitely. He is week to week with an upper body injury
'The Sabres provided no details on the injury or when Skinner was hurt except to list him as week to week. Skinner scored his 17th goal and added an assist in playing 24 shifts in a 5-2 loss to Seattle on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres leading-scorer Jeff Skinner out indefinitely. He is week to week with an upper body injury
Sabres' Jeff Skinner ruled out indefinitely with an upper body injury
'Skinner suffered the unknown injury during Tuesday's 5-2 loss against the Seattle Kraken, according to Sabres head coach Don Granato. The veteran forward scored a goal and recorded an assist in Tuesday's contest.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner ruled out indefinitely with an upper body injury
Sabres hold off Senators for two-goal victory
'A two-goal night by Tage Thompson helped pace the Buffalo Sabres to a 5-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold off Senators for two-goal victory
Opinion: Thompson's two goals in 2:04 helped Sabres beat Ottawa
'Sabres head coach Don Granato said they did a much better job of taking the middle away, blocking 27 shots. Ryan Johnson had six of them, and I thought played very well.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Thompson’s two goals in 2:04 helped Sabres beat Ottawa