'“It’s going to be a really good battle. It’s gonna be a man’s game for 60 minutes,” Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin said after practice Monday in KeyBank Center. “We have to stay in structure. It’s going to be a real mature game. It’s whoever makes the mistake is going to lose.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres face major test to open homestand in surging Kraken
The Sabres Report - Jan 9, 2024
Sabres’ long home stand could decide playoff fate: ‘The time is now’
'“But we’re not getting to that aggressive play,” said Granato, whose Sabres are just 8-9-1 at home this season. “You can tell it doesn’t make me happy.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ long home stand could decide playoff fate: ‘The time is now’
Sabres captain Kyle Okposo returns to practice, could play soon
'“I felt pretty good,” said Okposo, who skated on his own during the weekend. “I’ll see how it responds tonight and tomorrow and kind of go from there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Kyle Okposo returns to practice, could play soon
Tuesday's Seattle Coverage
Kraken bring win streak into matchup against the Sabres (AP) Kraken (16-14-9) at Sabres (17-19-4) | 4:00 p.m. (SeattleKraken.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Seattle Coverage
Owen Power seems to be responding well to fewer minutes played
'For the last two games, he’s been paired with veteran Erik Johnson, and it has seemed to work.' … [Read more...] about Owen Power seems to be responding well to fewer minutes played
Sabres prepare for six-game homestand
'Captain Kyle Okposo re-joined the team after missing the last two games with a lower-body injury. Though he is not expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday, head coach Don Granato says that Okposo is inching closer to his return.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prepare for six-game homestand
Practice Report | Okposo returns to practice ahead of 6-game homestand
'The forward is not expected to be in the lineup Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken but is getting closer to his return, Sabres coach Don Granato announced.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Okposo returns to practice ahead of 6-game homestand
The Sabres Report - Jan 8, 2024
Jiri Kulich, Noah Ostlund shine as Sabres' prospect riches on display at World Juniors
'“He made sure everyone continued to believe,” Czechia coach Patrik Augusta said of Kulich after he helped his teammates score six consecutive goals to defeat Finland, 8-5, and medal at the tournament for a second straight year. “Even if they made mistakes, he kept telling them it was possible. The guys on the bench were discouraged after the fifth goal, but there was still … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich, Noah Ostlund shine as Sabres’ prospect riches on display at World Juniors
Sabres assign Kulich to Rochester
'Kulich captained Czechia to a bronze medal at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship, which concluded Friday. He finished tied for the tournament lead with 12 points (6+6) in seven games, including two game-winning goals, to earn a selection to the tournament All-Star Team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Kulich to Rochester
The Sabres Report - Jan 7, 2024
Observations: Sabres overcome Pens and finally forge a two-game winning streak
'The Sabres improved to 2-0 in the new year by pulling out a pulsating 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night in PPG Paints Arena. Zemgus Girgensons scored the tiebreaking goal with 4:38 to play, and Ukko-Pekka Lukkonen was spectacular in net, making 40 saves.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres overcome Pens and finally forge a two-game winning streak
Inside the NHL: It's only January but long homestand feels like Sabres' last chance
'There are plenty of soft opponents coming up from the bottom of the standings and many at home. The computers look at that as a very good thing, but they don’t watch the Sabres every day. We know otherwise. We just saw them get outscored, 14-5, in losses to Columbus and Ottawa and they entered the weekend 28th in the NHL in points at home.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: It’s only January but long homestand feels like Sabres’ last chance
Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stars in win over Penguins: ‘Stood on his head’
'In winning back-to-back games for the first time since Oct. 29 and Nov. 1 – “That feels good, huh?” Tuch said of the short streak – coach Don Granato said the Sabres showcased a mentality they have recently lacked.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stars in win over Penguins: ‘Stood on his head’
After slow start, Connor Clifton quietly generating offense for Sabres
'Believe it or not, third-pair defenseman Connor Clifton has registered eight assists in the last 13 games entering tonight’s contest against the Penguins at PPG Paints Arena.' … [Read more...] about After slow start, Connor Clifton quietly generating offense for Sabres
Sunday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Penguins see 2 early goals disallowed, numerous chances squandered in frustrating loss to Sabres (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins lose 2 goals to replay, lose game to Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry shakes off rough start but can't beat Buffalo (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) "We Just Didn't Win on the Scoreboard" … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Luukkonen stops 40 shots, Girgensons scores go-ahead goal late, Sabres beat Penguins 3-1
'“I think that was the most confident, poised I’ve seen him play in his whole career,” Buffalo forward Alex Tuch said of Luukkonen. “He’s got a shutout or two, but that was just so much confidence (tonight).”' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen stops 40 shots, Girgensons scores go-ahead goal late, Sabres beat Penguins 3-1