'Savoie and Ratzlaff join forwards Jiri Kulich (Czechia), Noah Ostlund (Sweden), and Anton Wahlberg (Sweden) as Sabres prospects who have been officially named to their countries’ rosters.' … [Read more...] about Savoie, Ratzlaff named to Canada’s roster for WJC
The Sabres Report - Dec 14, 2023
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks open road swing with shootout loss in Springfield (Amerks.com) Tkaczuk's T-Birds Rally to Top Amerks in Shootout (SpringfieldThunderbirds.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 13, 2023
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's return gives Sabres another strong option in goal
'Now Luukkonen is healthy and ready to reclaim the Buffalo Sabres’ goal crease Wednesday night in Colorado. Goaltending was supposed to be a real problem for the Sabres this season, not a good one. Their two young guys are turning it into that.' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s return gives Sabres another strong option in goal
After post-suspension slump, Sabres’ Connor Clifton playing aggressively, producing offense
'“I dealt with the consequences, sat out two games, and then for some reason I stopped playing the way I do, the way that makes me an effective player in this league,” he said after the Sabres prepared for Wednesday’s contest against the Colorado Avalanche, the start of a three-game road trip. “That’s playing hard, closing plays and (using) my legs and my body.”' … [Read more...] about After post-suspension slump, Sabres’ Connor Clifton playing aggressively, producing offense
Sabres coach Don Granato grateful for support as brother, Tony, battles cancer
'“Him and I are extremely close,” he said following Tuesday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “I can tell you there’s not a day that I’ve gone through in my life that I haven’t been grateful in some way, reflected personally on what it’s been like to have a brother three years older than you that’s paved a way for you and taken care of you.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Don Granato grateful for support as brother, Tony, battles cancer
Wednesday's Colorado Coverage
Sabres take on the Central Division-leading Avalanche (AP) Bout With Buffalo (ColoradoAvalanche.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Colorado Coverage
Sabres broadcaster bloodied after taking puck to face
'Ray is now a broadcaster for the Buffalo Sabres, and he often does his reporting from the ice level next to the two teams' benches. But, the benches don't have glass boards, and neither does his own personal broadcast booth.' … [Read more...] about Sabres broadcaster bloodied after taking puck to face
Look: Sabres broadcaster Rob Ray brushes off taking a puck to the face during Coyotes game
'While that might knock most out of the action for a while, Ray simply wiped the blood off of his face with a towel, bandaged up the cut, and kept on performing his duties.' … [Read more...] about Look: Sabres broadcaster Rob Ray brushes off taking a puck to the face during Coyotes game
Erik Johnson's idea of switching sides with Connor Clifton has worked
'"I felt like he was a little uncomfortable on the left, and I wanted to see his game get a little bit better," said Johnson on Tuesday when talking about why he approached Clifton about switching sides. "I wanted to see my game get better too, so I think that switch helped."' … [Read more...] about Erik Johnson’s idea of switching sides with Connor Clifton has worked
Granato sees Sabres playing with needed urgency now
'"Those three games, last night included, are a stark contrast to how we played starting with mindset, playing with urgency," said Granato with Jeremy White and Joe DiBiase on WGR. "My challenge a few weeks ago to the team, I felt we were comfortable on a plateau and trying to stay on it. That would be the guys liking the spot they are, the role they have. What they have … [Read more...] about Granato sees Sabres playing with needed urgency now
Erik Johnson faces former team; UPL returns for road-trip
'"It will be sweet to go back there," said Johnson. "We built that thing from the bottom all the way to the top. So, it will be extra special to be there with all my old teammates and the fans."' … [Read more...] about Erik Johnson faces former team; UPL returns for road-trip
Sabres broadcaster Rob Ray takes puck to the face, doesn’t stop him from calling game
'“I’m just trying to clean my glasses up a little bit so I can put them on and see through them again,” Ray said. “Good to go. A normal guy would have been carried out of here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres broadcaster Rob Ray takes puck to the face, doesn’t stop him from calling game
Rob Ray takes a puck to the face
'The announcer had been sitting between benches while broadcasting the game when the puck soared up and hit him in the face. He was attended to by trainers, and patched up all while continuing to announce.' … [Read more...] about Rob Ray takes a puck to the face
Practice Report | Johnson readies for return to Colorado against former team
'“We built that thing from the bottom all the way to the top, so it'll be extra special to be there with all my old teammates and the fans and as much as it'll be kind of my return, it's also me wanting to give thanks to that fan base and that organization for all they did for me over the past almost 15 years.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Johnson readies for return to Colorado against former team
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks facing ‘really hard trip’ to get back on track (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage