'“I figured I could … not just play but make plays and thrive and be confident, too,” Johnson said of what has allowed him to stay in the big leagues. “So I think that’s definitely something I’m thankful that I’ve experienced, to be able to be given the opportunity.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Ryan Johnson exceeding expectations, sticking in Buffalo
The Sabres Report - Dec 22, 2023
Friday's Toronto Coverage
Samsonov, Maple Leafs humiliated in lopsided loss to Sabres (Toronto Sun) Marner, Benson glad to join Canada's cheering section during world juniors (Toronto Sun) 'We won't forget it.' Maple Leafs goaltending hits nine-year low in Buffalo meltdown (Toronto Star) Maple Leafs' Samsonov hits new low in embarrassing loss: 'It's tough right now' (Sportsnet) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Friday’s Toronto Coverage
Skinner scores 2 and Sabres respond to embarrassing loss with 9-3 rout of Maple Leafs
'Buffalo was bolstered by reinforcements. Skinner returned after missing three games with an upper body injury. Greenway returned after missing nine games with an upper body injury. And Quinn was playing just his second game of the season after having surgery in June to repair a torn Achilles tendon.' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores 2 and Sabres respond to embarrassing loss with 9-3 rout of Maple Leafs
Sabres respond with huge win over Maple Leafs
'Jordan Greenway gave the Sabres an early lead, scoring in his return to the lineup just 2:27 into the game. Assists on the goal went to Connor Clifton and Zach Benson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres respond with huge win over Maple Leafs
Rasmus Dahlin was very upset with what his coach has had to go through the last few days and he doesn't think it's right
'“Anytime you hear something like that from the home fans, it’s a reflection on us and how we play and we’re a very tight knit group in here and when somebody that’s in our locker-room every day that we truly care about is having that thrown at them, that’s not a good feeling for us and we wanted to do more than just say we had his back, we wanted to go out there and prove it … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin was very upset with what his coach has had to go through the last few days and he doesn’t think it’s right
Adams believes Sabres will be stronger group when they 'come out the other side'
'"I believe we are in a very challenging time right now," said Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams during an appearance on "Schopp and the Bulldog" on Thursday, as his team readied to play the Toronto Maple Leafs at KeyBank Center. "I do believe we have to stick together. We have to find solutions and continue to work and come out the other side. I do believe when we come out … [Read more...] about Adams believes Sabres will be stronger group when they ‘come out the other side’
Opinion: Hockey Heaven?
'In a league where half of the teams make the playoffs, Buffalo even avoids making it by accident. The latest example of that came from a promising year that saw the Sabres come one point short of that goal last season.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Hockey Heaven?
4 check: Sabres stick up for Don Granato with big bounce back against rival Maple Leafs
'The Sabres (14-17-3) also got two goals from captain Kyle Okposo, while Jordan Greenway, Jack Quinn, Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power also scored in Buffalo’s bounce-back beatdown of their Atlantic Division rivals following the worst home loss of the season Tuesday night against last-place Columbus.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Sabres stick up for Don Granato with big bounce back against rival Maple Leafs
Sabres’ 9-goal get back not seen in 40 NHL seasons
'Winning 9-3 against their rival Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night, after losing 9-4 to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. According to Canadian broadcast outlet Sportsnet, the Sabres became the first team to score nine goals in a game after giving up nine since the Detroit Red Wings did so in December, 1983. Toronto was the last team to score eight goals in after giving … [Read more...] about Sabres’ 9-goal get back not seen in 40 NHL seasons
Which Buffalo Sabres prospects are playing in the 2024 World Juniors?
'While some Sabres draft picks will make their first appearances at the World Juniors, a tournament open to players under 20 years old, others are expected to be integral pieces of their respective squads.' … [Read more...] about Which Buffalo Sabres prospects are playing in the 2024 World Juniors?
Sabres score 9, surge past Maple Leafs
'“Obviously ‘Tommer’ and ‘Tuchy’ I thought played great,” Skinner said. “I thought our [defensemen] played great. It was sort of one of those games where everyone was clicking, everyone was feeding off each other, so it’s nice to be a part of those ones.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 9, surge past Maple Leafs
Sabres score 5 unanswered goals in dominant win over Maple Leafs
'“They just wanted to play. They played for a greater - I think - just a greater passion and love of the game, which is something we’ve missed,” Granato said. “And just playing for the right reason. The reason that’s made you great. The pure joy of playing and love of it. … If we get back to that, you’re going to see a lot more talent and skill. And that’s kind of the mission … [Read more...] about Sabres score 5 unanswered goals in dominant win over Maple Leafs
The Sabres Report - Dec 21, 2023
Mike Harrington: The Leafs are coming to town and that provides 'instant urgency' for reeling Sabres
'“We have to play fearless and to our identity and we seem to do that against the Leafs most nights,” said Tuch, who has five goals and six points in the last three meetings with Toronto. “They bring a lot of firepower. If their top guys score one or two goals, we have to come back and score three or four and we’ve been able to do that.”' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The Leafs are coming to town and that provides ‘instant urgency’ for reeling Sabres
Sabres finally healthier up front with Jeff Skinner, Jordan Greenway close to returning
'It was the first time in a week that Skinner had skated with the team because he’s been working his way back from an upper-body injury that he suffered when he was checked into the boards by Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon in Denver.' … [Read more...] about Sabres finally healthier up front with Jeff Skinner, Jordan Greenway close to returning
Sabres want to add pace, reunite Dylan Cozens line as forwards get healthy
'“If I compare … seeing a game from last season and a game from this season, it’s the pace,” Granato said following Wednesday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “The pace is the difference. … We compete better when we play with pace. We’re more aggressive defensively when we play with pace and we attack better on offense.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres want to add pace, reunite Dylan Cozens line as forwards get healthy