'I wouldn’t say Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin was great in this game until the game went to overtime. The All-Star stopped Casey Mittelstadt on a clear cut breakaway and then stopped Mittelstadt again off a 2-on-1. Alex Tuch was wide open to pick up the rebound off that shot and was absolutely robbed by Shesterkin.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres had three golden opportunities to beat Rangers in overtime, stopped by Shesterkin in loss
The Sabres Report - Dec 24, 2023
Kreider lifts Rangers past Sabres in OT
'The Sabres forced overtime when Casey Mittelstadt tied it 3-3 at 6:50 of the third period, pushing in his own rebound past Igor Shesterkin’s right pad.' … [Read more...] about Kreider lifts Rangers past Sabres in OT
Sabres fight back to earn point in OT loss to Rangers
'“Good, very good effort,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “Great atmosphere, obviously, tonight and we had to come back, we had to fight, we had to scratch, we had to fight a lot of different elements today and refocus on some different elements and stay focused, and I thought our guys did a great job with it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fight back to earn point in OT loss to Rangers
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks head into Christmas break with overtime win over Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch fall to Amerks, 3-2, in overtime (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 23, 2023
Sabres Notebook: First goal is big milestone on Jack Quinn's road back from Achilles injury
'“It’s an awesome feeling scoring goals,” said Quinn, who last connected March 24 against New Jersey. “Me being out for so long, you’re thinking about that a lot, getting that first one when you’re back. So it was nice to get.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: First goal is big milestone on Jack Quinn’s road back from Achilles injury
Sabres captain Kyle Okposo enjoying offensive resurgence, among NHL’s hottest scorers
'Very quietly, Okposo, 35, has transformed into one of the Sabres’ top offensive threats again in the last month, scoring a team-high eight goals in 15 outings. He has compiled two goals and six points in the last six games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Kyle Okposo enjoying offensive resurgence, among NHL’s hottest scorers
Saturday's New York Coverage
Sabres take on the Rangers after Skinner’s 2-goal performance (AP) Pregame Notes: Rangers vs. Sabres (NYRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage
While Sabres scored nine goals against Toronto, it was good defense that paved way
'I thought all six defensemen played very well and they played in unison with the forwards as a five-man unit.' … [Read more...] about While Sabres scored nine goals against Toronto, it was good defense that paved way
'It was like a reunion' | Cozens, Quinn, and Peterka found instant chemistry against Toronto
'“It felt really nice,” Cozens said after practice on Friday. “We all missed him a lot. For him to come back and score in his second game back, it meant a lot to him and it meant a lot to us. We were all really happy for him, so I felt honored to be able to pass the sword to him.”' … [Read more...] about ‘It was like a reunion’ | Cozens, Quinn, and Peterka found instant chemistry against Toronto
Sabres reassign Kulich to Czech national junior team
'Kulich will represent Czechia at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship, which will be held in Gothenburg, Sweden from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5. Czechia will open up play against Slovakia on Dec. 26.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reassign Kulich to Czech national junior team
What to watch for from each Sabres prospect at the IIHF World Junior Championship
'This year’s tournament will be held in Gothenburg, Sweden from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5. The Sabres have six prospects officially slated to participate: forward Matt Savoie and goaltender Scott Ratzlaff for Canada, forwards Noah Ostlund and Anton Wahlberg for Sweden, defenseman Maxim Strbak for Slovakia, and forward Jiri Kulich for Czechia.' … [Read more...] about What to watch for from each Sabres prospect at the IIHF World Junior Championship
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks doubled up by Bruins for third straight loss (Amerks.com) Merkulov, P-Bruins down Americans (ProvidenceBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 22, 2023
Observations: Sabres' strategic shift produces 9 goals in 'statement' win over Leafs
'"I thought we owed one to ourselves," said Tuch, who had four assists to help the Sabres avoid a three-game losing streak. "We owed one to our coaching staff. They come in and work really hard for us each and every day. There might have been a disconnect and a couple issues here and there with how we were playing, what our game plan was and what our mentality was, but that … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ strategic shift produces 9 goals in ‘statement’ win over Leafs
Mike Harrington: Sabres use the fuel of a visit by the Leafs to show they have Don Granato's back
'This was as close to a must-win December game as you’ll see.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres use the fuel of a visit by the Leafs to show they have Don Granato’s back
Sabres showcase emphatic response, annihilate Maple Leafs: ‘We took last game really personally’
'“We wanted to do more than just say we have his back, we wanted to go out there and prove it, and I think we did a pretty good job of that tonight,” Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said following Thursday’s 9-3 shellacking of the Toronto Maple Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres showcase emphatic response, annihilate Maple Leafs: ‘We took last game really personally’