'“He looks ready to go,” Granato said. “The target [return date] originally was about this time frame, and then you go through all the progressions, which he went through at a pretty good pace … If it’s not tomorrow, it’s very close.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Jack Quinn could return Tuesday vs. Blue Jackets
The Sabres Report - Dec 19, 2023
Jack Quinn could make season debut against Columbus Tuesday
'Granato then added “So now, it could be as soon as tomorrow. … Today was a real good test for him in a way we weren’t able to test him much in the last month, really. And he was real good with it. So, I’ll have another conversation with him and medical, and we’ll see where we’re at. But if it’s not tomorrow, it’s very close.”' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn could make season debut against Columbus Tuesday
Quinn could make season debut Tuesday vs. Columbus
'“He looks ready to go,” Granato said. “So now, it could be as soon as tomorrow. … Today was a real good test for him in a way we weren’t able to test him much in the last month, really. And he was real good with it. So, I’ll have another conversation with him and medical, and we’ll see where we’re at. But if it’s not tomorrow, it’s very close.”' … [Read more...] about Quinn could make season debut Tuesday vs. Columbus
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
How a ‘who cares’ attitude has helped Cooley thrive (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 17, 2023
Observations: Sabres suffer another 'frustrating' loss after UPL's game-changing mistake
'The Sabres’ .453 points percentage through 32 games is the third-worst mark in the Eastern Conference. They beat the best team in the NHL one night earlier, the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights, only to lose a game in which they generated enough scoring opportunities to win.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres suffer another ‘frustrating’ loss after UPL’s game-changing mistake
Zach Benson's latest heroics show why Sabres elected to not send him to World Juniors
'Across 21 games, Benson has four goals and 10 points while averaging 14:59 of ice time per game. His presence became even more important for Buffalo when it had to place winger Jeff Skinner on injured reserve Thursday. And, for those wondering how Benson feels about the decision, rest assured that he’s thrilled to be in the NHL less than six months after he was drafted 13th … [Read more...] about Zach Benson’s latest heroics show why Sabres elected to not send him to World Juniors
Sunday's Arizona Coverage
Coyotes goalie Karel Vejmelka breaks slump in shutout vs. Buffalo Sabres (Arizona Republic) Photo gallery (Arizona Republic) Vejmelka Shuts Out Sabres, Coyotes Blank Opponent for Second Straight Night (ArizonaCoyotes.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Arizona Coverage
Vejmelka earns first shutout of season with 28 saves, Coyotes top Sabres 2-0
'“We missed the net on some really, good quality opportunities,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “That was the difference. We had more than enough good looks. Very frustrating — especially factoring how the first goal was scored.”' … [Read more...] about Vejmelka earns first shutout of season with 28 saves, Coyotes top Sabres 2-0
Sabres blanked by Coyotes in desert
'After Luukkonen came out of his net to play the puck, he whiffed on his pass attempt, leading to the puck eventually finding the stick of Coyotes center Clayton Keller. The former 2016 first-round pick had a wide-open net to score his 10th goal of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blanked by Coyotes in desert
Opinion: Buffalo made another backup goalie with lousy numbers look great in losing 2-0 to Arizona
'This game had nothing to do with bad goaltending, fanned passes or a fanned shot. The Sabres plain and simply had numerous Grade-A chances to score and made another backup goalie with horrific numbers look like Dominik Hasek.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Buffalo made another backup goalie with lousy numbers look great in losing 2-0 to Arizona
Coyotes get 2nd straight shutout, defeat Sabres
'“We missed the net on a lot of good quality opportunities, that was the difference,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “We had more than enough good looks. And it’s very frustrating how the first goal was scored. We had some pretty skilled guys shooting over the net or wide of the net from pretty close range. We were trying to pick the perfect shot.”' … [Read more...] about Coyotes get 2nd straight shutout, defeat Sabres
Sabres fall to Coyotes in finale of road trip
'“We just couldn’t find the back of the net,” Thompson said. “Had our chances. We outplayed them, so I think in a way you’ve got to be happy with that, but that just doesn’t really feel right. It just sucks losing, especially when you outplay someone.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Coyotes in finale of road trip
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Pens top Americans for third straight win (Wilkes Barre Times Leader) Kulich scores again in 2-1 loss to Penguins (Amerks.com) Nylander stars in penguins’ 2-1 win over Amerks (WBSPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 16, 2023
Saturday's Arizona Coverage
Sabres take on the Coyotes after Mittelstadt’s 2-goal game (AP) Preview: Coyotes Host Sabres in Second of Back-to-Back Games (ArizonaCoyotes.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Arizona Coverage
Devon Levi stellar in Sabres' stunning win over defending Cup champions
'Buffalo (13-15-3) delivered a complete performance after its brutal loss Wednesday night in Colorado to the Avalanche, but it wouldn't have happened without the stellar goaltending of Devon Levi, who made 32 saves against Vegas. Mittelstadt added his second goal, an empty-netter, to secure the win.' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi stellar in Sabres’ stunning win over defending Cup champions