'Sabres coach Don Granato was home sick for Saturday’s 3-2 overtime win against the Columbus Blue Jackets, and he will not join the team for its trip to Ottawa on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Don Granato out with illness, Seth Appert called up from Rochester
The Sabres Report - Dec 31, 2023
Skinner lifts Sabres to comeback win against Blue Jackets
'"You get in a game like that, you need to find that extra gear, that extra little bit of desperation, urgency around the net," Skinner said. "It seemed like one of those nights where that was the way it was going to go. … I think those games, you just have to stick with it and find an extra gear. If you're not getting a bounce or it's not going for you, you've got to create it … [Read more...] about Skinner lifts Sabres to comeback win against Blue Jackets
Sabres erase 3rd-period deficit to earn OT win over Blue Jackets
'The result was a well-earned reward for the Sabres on a night that required patience. They earned a 24-11 edge in shot attempts after the first period but trailed due to a Damon Severson goal scored with 12.1 seconds remaining. When Jack Quinn evened the score during the second period, the Blue Jackets responded with an Adam Fantilli goal scored on an odd-man rush coming out … [Read more...] about Sabres erase 3rd-period deficit to earn OT win over Blue Jackets
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks close out 2023 with shootout win over Utica (Amerks.com) Utica battles to shootout loss (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 30, 2023
Devon Levi 'learning how to manage' challenges as a rookie goalie for the Sabres
'The Sabres’ plan for Levi runs counter to how teams typically develop their goalie prospects. The traditional school of thought suggests that athletes at that position should have approximately 100 games in the AHL, ECHL or European professional leagues before they ascend to a full-time role in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi ‘learning how to manage’ challenges as a rookie goalie for the Sabres
With roster move needed, Sabres goalie Eric Comrie has uncertain future
'With the Sabres in win-now mode, Comrie, 28, has been dropped to a distant third on the depth chart. He hasn’t played in the last 10 games entering Saturday afternoon’s contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center. He last dressed for a game Dec. 16.' … [Read more...] about With roster move needed, Sabres goalie Eric Comrie has uncertain future
Tyson Jost clears waivers, assigned to Amerks; Sabres send rookie to AHL
'Right now, the Sabres have a full 23-man roster. If they want to activate winger Zemgus Girgensons from injured reserve before Saturday afternoon’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center, they must make another move.' … [Read more...] about Tyson Jost clears waivers, assigned to Amerks; Sabres send rookie to AHL
Saturday's Columbus Coverage
Blue Jackets take on the Sabres following overtime win (AP) Preview: Blue Jackets hope to build momentum in Buffalo (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Columbus Coverage
The Sabres make a couple of big changes to the power play groups
'In Friday’s practice, Don Granato made a major change swapping the quarterbacks of the two units. Owen Power is now with Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch, Jeff Skinner and Casey Mittelstadt while Rasmus Dahlin will run the power play with Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka and Zach Benson, Granato said,' … [Read more...] about The Sabres make a couple of big changes to the power play groups
Sabres send F Tyson Jost to minors
'Jost has two goals and two assists in 29 games for the Sabres this season. Buffalo claimed the 25-year-old off waivers last November, and re-signed Jost for this season after he tallied 22 points (seven goals, 15 assists) in 59 games. Drafted in the first round by Colorado in 2016, Jost has 138 points (56 goals, 82 assists) in 442 NHL games. He has seven points (five goals, … [Read more...] about Sabres send F Tyson Jost to minors
Olean fan cave shows off passion for Bills and Sabres
'He’s met some of his favorite defensive players for both hockey and football, including Rob Ray and Bruce Smith.' … [Read more...] about Olean fan cave shows off passion for Bills and Sabres
Thompson returns to practice as Sabres make changes to power-play units
'Tage Thompson was activated from the non-roster list and returned to practice with the Buffalo Sabres on Friday, putting him on track to be in the lineup Saturday against the Columbus Blue Jackets.' … [Read more...] about Thompson returns to practice as Sabres make changes to power-play units
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Bears double up Amerks in Jost's debut (Amerks.com) Sabres assign Johnson, Jost to Amerks (Amerks.com) Late heroics from Vecchione gives Bears 4-2 win over Amerks (HersheyBears.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 29, 2023
Sabres' decision to waive Tyson Jost raises more questions about roster-building strategy
'If Jost clears waivers, he will likely become the third Sabres player on a one-way contract to join the Rochester Americans this season. The Sabres would be paying Jost and defensemen Jacob Bryson and Riley Stillman a combined $5.25 million to play for the Amerks. They’re also spending a combined $2.075 million for five veteran players to be in Rochester: Dustin Tokarski, … [Read more...] about Sabres’ decision to waive Tyson Jost raises more questions about roster-building strategy
Sabres create roster space by waiving Tyson Jost, making another move
'Jost, 25, fit in nicely on and off the ice last season after the Sabres plucked him off waivers from the Minnesota Wild, and he earned a new one-year contract. But like many of his teammates, he has struggled this season, occasionally getting scratched. Now, with the Sabres trying to create roster space, he has lost his spot in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres create roster space by waiving Tyson Jost, making another move