'“Obviously, there’s a concern for him, first of all, but he’s been playing better and better certainly the last 15 games,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “He’s had a really great stretch. He’s a competitor, an ultra-competitor."' … [Read more...] about Okposo week-to-week with lower-body injury, Granato returns from illness
The Sabres Report - Jan 3, 2024
Practice Report | Okposo week to week with lower-body injury, Granato returns from illness
'“Obviously, there’s a concern for him, first of all, but he’s been playing better and better certainly the last 15 games,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “He’s had a really great stretch. He’s a competitor, an ultra-competitor. He’s obviously the leader that we know and those are two areas we’ve talked a lot about, being more competitive and gritty.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Okposo week to week with lower-body injury, Granato returns from illness
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
As calendar flips, Amerks needs to start finding ways to win (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) How never dreaming for the NHL got Appert there (Amerks.com) Amerks December 2023 Report Card (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jan 2, 2024
Goalie Eric Comrie clears waivers, sent to Amerks by Sabres
'Comrie, 28, last played in the AHL one year ago, when he started three games for the Amerks during a conditioning assignment.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Eric Comrie clears waivers, sent to Amerks by Sabres
Sabres assign Comrie to Rochester
'Comrie has appeared in seven games for the Sabres this season, posting a 1-5-0 record and .863 save percentage. The 28-year-old played in 19 games for Buffalo last season after signing a two-year deal with the Sabres on July 13, 2022.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Comrie to Rochester
The Sabres Report - Jan 1, 2024
Observations: Sabres bid adieu to 2023 with dreary loss in Ottawa
'The Sabres (15-19-4) had a 46-31 advantage in shots on goal but that was really nothing more than shiny window dressing in a loss to the Eastern Conference's worst team. The reality is they gave up far too many odd-man rushes, did nothing of note as usual in going 0-for-3 on the power play and turned another backup goalie into a star.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres bid adieu to 2023 with dreary loss in Ottawa
Sabres end goalie logjam by putting Eric Comrie on waivers
'Comrie is 1-5-0 this season with a 4.01 goals-against average and .863 save percentage. He’s on the second year of a two-year deal signed on free agency day in 2022 that carries a cap hit of $1.8 million. The contract and his performance likely mean he will clear waivers and could be sent to the Amerks as early as Monday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres end goalie logjam by putting Eric Comrie on waivers
Sabres waive goalie Eric Comrie to create roster spot
'Comrie, who signed a two-year, $3.8 million contract as a free agent in 2022, played so well during the preseason the Sabres kept three goalies on their roster again. They began carrying an extra netminder almost a year ago, when Comrie returned from an injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres waive goalie Eric Comrie to create roster spot
Monday's Ottawa Coverage
Ottawa Senators deliver impressive New Year's Eve win over Buffalo Sabres (Ottawa Sun) With Staios as GM, Poulin as senior VP, Ottawa Senators seek stability by collaboration (Ottawa Sun) Garrioch: The Senators make the right moves with their front office (Ottawa Sun) Return of Chabot and victory of the Senators to close 2023 in Ottawa (Le Droit) Andlauer was keen on the … [Read more...] about Monday’s Ottawa Coverage
Forsberg helps Senators scorch Sabres 5-1
'“We’re going to figure it out,” said Buffalo’s Connor Clifton. “Obviously, this would’ve been a big win for our group. We’ve got to find a way to grind and claw back to .500 and then we can start doing damage."' … [Read more...] about Forsberg helps Senators scorch Sabres 5-1
Sabres end 2023 with dud in Ottawa
'A day after defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets in overtime on home ice, the Sabres had, yet, another chance to start stacking some wins together. It was to no avail, as the Ottawa Senators stomped them to the tune of a 5-1 final at Canadian Tire Centre in Canada's capital.' … [Read more...] about Sabres end 2023 with dud in Ottawa
The Sabres consistently disappoint as they end 2023 with another loss
‘ The Sabres are near the league leaders in giving up odd numbered situations and Saturday it was worse than ever. Yes, Buffalo outshot Ottawa 46-31, but it was another example of the Sabres making a bad goaltender look like Dominik Hasek. Anton Forsberg was good, but he saw most of the shots and didn’t have to face enough rebounds.’ … [Read more...] about The Sabres consistently disappoint as they end 2023 with another loss
Sabres place Eric Comrie on waivers
'Comrie appeared in seven games for the Sabres this season, earning a .863 save percentage and averaging 4.01 goals against.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Eric Comrie on waivers
Forsberg makes 45 saves, Senators defeat Sabres
'“We are battling, we are fighting,” Buffalo defenseman Rasmus Dahlin said. “It doesn’t really bounce our way today. They got some [bad] goals, to be honest. I mean, we have to score on our chances. We have to get greasy in front of their net and get some rebound goals. We have to be better.”' … [Read more...] about Forsberg makes 45 saves, Senators defeat Sabres
Sabres fall to Senators in 2nd game of back-to-back set
'The Sabres outshot the Senators 46-31 but were stifled by goaltender Anders Forsberg with the exception of Thompson’s goal, which cut into a 2-0 deficit with 13.4 seconds remaining in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Senators in 2nd game of back-to-back set