'Captain Kyle Okposo and newcomer Eric Robinson easily earned their wings around center Peyton Krebs, with Okposo and Robinson collecting three points apiece in a solid 5-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Kyle Okposo, Eric Robinson earn their wings as Sabres roll past Arizona
The Sabres Report - Dec 12, 2023
A whirlwind few days for Sabres' winger Alex Tuch: Birth of son, imminent return to the lineup
'“It was a special moment. Firstborn, you hear a lot of stories. I didn’t really know what to expect,” Tuch said. “All I can say is my wife is a warrior. Twenty-seven hours of labor and ended up having an emergency C-section. You never know what’s gonna happen when you go in there and she was unbelievable."' … [Read more...] about A whirlwind few days for Sabres’ winger Alex Tuch: Birth of son, imminent return to the lineup
Sabres’ Eric Robinson scores in win, making fast impact in Buffalo
'With Robinson, the Sabres have possessed it regularly. They’re 2-0-1 since they traded a conditional seventh-round pick to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday in exchange for the speedy winger.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eric Robinson scores in win, making fast impact in Buffalo
‘Persistence’ helps Brett Murray earn recall from Sabres: ‘Lots of initiative’
'After playing 19 games for the Sabres in 2021-22, Murray returned to the AHL. Other than a one-day recall last season – he skated in the pregame warm-up but was scratched – he toiled in the minors for almost two years, quietly developing into one of Rochester’s best forwards.' … [Read more...] about ‘Persistence’ helps Brett Murray earn recall from Sabres: ‘Lots of initiative’
Tuesday's Arizona Coverage
Coyotes Fall to Sabres in Buffalo on Monday (ArizonaCoyotes.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Arizona Coverage
Okposo and Robinson each have a goal and 2 assists as Sabres beat Coyotes 5-2
'“Now we have a template of how we need to play, how we need to work,” Okposo said. “And now we can get better from there. And I think that’s the mantra is continuing to get better every night and build off that. And it’s not hard to play like that. It’s just a commitment to it.”' … [Read more...] about Okposo and Robinson each have a goal and 2 assists as Sabres beat Coyotes 5-2
Robinson helps lead Sabres to win over Arizona
'The Sabres were able to jump on the scoreboard first with a loose puck at the front of the net that was able to be chipped in.' … [Read more...] about Robinson helps lead Sabres to win over Arizona
Opinion: Sabres put together another pretty complete game behind Robinson, Okposo
'In this one, the line of Eric Robinson, Peyton Krebs and Kyle Okposo had seven points on the night. Robinson and Okposo both had a goal and two assists, while Krebs had a goal.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres put together another pretty complete game behind Robinson, Okposo
4 check: Eric Robinson addition sparks Sabres energy line
'The seventh-year veteran, however, has infused Buffalo’s checking line with energy. The result has been a three-game point streak, two victories and a shootout loss, during which the Sabres have played their preferred style of hockey more regularly than past stretches through the first third of the season.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Eric Robinson addition sparks Sabres energy line
Okposo, Robinson each has 3 points in Sabres win against Coyotes
'“We're building a game now,” said Okposo, the Buffalo captain. “Now we have a template of how we need to play, how we need to work. And now we can get better from there, I think that’s the mantra, is continue to get better every night and build off that. And it’s not hard to play like that, it’s just a commitment to it. And everybody was committed tonight, and the last few. We … [Read more...] about Okposo, Robinson each has 3 points in Sabres win against Coyotes
Robinson tallies 3-point night in Sabres' win over Coyotes
'“It’s been a whirlwind, obviously, but really exciting and getting to play with Okie and Krebsy has made it easy,” Robinson said. “They’ve been playing hard and straightaway and talking to me all night, so that’s made the transition for me a lot easier.”' … [Read more...] about Robinson tallies 3-point night in Sabres’ win over Coyotes
The Sabres Report - Dec 11, 2023
Mike Harrington: Sabres are finally finding their game but they better start finding some wins, too
'The Sabres went 3-0 on that trip last year but this clearly won’t be easy, even if Buffalo gets Alex Tuch and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen back in the lineup. The Coyotes are the biggest surprise in the Central Division while the Avalanche and Flying Jack Eichels lead the Central and Pacific, respectively.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres are finally finding their game but they better start finding some wins, too
Monday's Arizona Coverage
Buffalo aims to stop home skid in matchup with Arizona (AP) Preview: Coyotes face Buffalo in first of back-to-back games (ArizonaCoyotes.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Arizona Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 10, 2023
Observations: Sabres' power-play struggles loom large after shootout loss
'Yet, one area of their play wasn’t good enough and cost them their second win streak of the season: an ineffective power play that went 0 for 5 while challenging goalie Cayden Primeau with 10 shots on goal.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ power-play struggles loom large after shootout loss
Sabres notes: NHL forces goalie Devon Levi to move meditation routine out of slot
'Levi was told by the league’s hockey operations department that he can no longer kneel in the area in front of his net because the crews need to be able to clean the ice. He countered with a possible compromise, but was quickly told to take his routine elsewhere.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: NHL forces goalie Devon Levi to move meditation routine out of slot