'If anything, the Sabres should be adding to their front-office roster by putting in place a president of hockey operations over Kevyn Adams. I’ve long advocated a veteran set of eyes and ears would be a good thing to add to the proceedings, but it is not happening because that is not a model Pegula believes in. We can disagree, but it’s his team, not mine.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Don Granato is going nowhere but still has to figure out a way to get Sabres moving
The Sabres Report - Dec 10, 2023
Despite missed chances, Sabres keep forging identity in loss to Canadiens
'Still, in losing for the sixth time in eight outings (2-5-1), the Sabres at least carried over many of the positives they accomplished in Thursday’s 3-1 road win over the heavyweight Boston Bruins.' … [Read more...] about Despite missed chances, Sabres keep forging identity in loss to Canadiens
Sunday's Montreal Coverage
Cayden Primeau shines as Canadiens beat Sabres 3-2 in shootout (Montreal Gazette) About Last Night: Habs miss Xhekaj's physical presence (Montreal Gazette) Nearly 50 saves for Primeau, a first goal from Struble and Slafkovsky gets his hands out (Journal de Montreal) The imperfect victory of young people (La Presse) Canadiens' Primeau shines, takes another step toward … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Montreal Coverage
Primeau stops 46 shots as Slafkovsky’s shootout goal lifts Canadiens over Sabres 3-2
'Struble deflected a shot from Johnathan Kovacevic past Levi at 12:59 during the 4-on-4 for his first NHL goal. Struble and Levi were teammates at Northeastern University last season.' … [Read more...] about Primeau stops 46 shots as Slafkovsky’s shootout goal lifts Canadiens over Sabres 3-2
Canadiens upend Sabres in shootout
'In addition, the Sabres' special teams comes up empty-handed on the night, going 0-for-5 on the power play, while also giving up a power play goal to the Canadiens on four penalty kill opportunities.' … [Read more...] about Canadiens upend Sabres in shootout
Opinion: Sabres plays well, but still lose to Canadiens in shootout
'Despite coming back from a 2-0 third period deficit, the Sabres lost to a goalie they had no business losing to.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres plays well, but still lose to Canadiens in shootout
Sabres rally comes up short in shootout loss
'Jeff Skinner scored his 12th of the season and Kyle Okposo got his fourth goal 5:30 apart as the Sabres overcame a 2-0 deficit early in the third. Victor Olofsson and Owen Power scored in the shootout, while Tage Thompson and JJ Peterka were unsuccessful. Devon Levi made 29 saves in the game and stopped the first shootout attempt before allowing three scores.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally comes up short in shootout loss
Primeau makes career-high 46 saves, Canadiens defeat Sabres in shootout
'“We need lots more aggressive traits based on our recent play,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “So, the process was much, much better and the process was consistent with compete and battle through most of the game. We generated chances through that, but the result is frustrating.”' … [Read more...] about Primeau makes career-high 46 saves, Canadiens defeat Sabres in shootout
Sabres battle back to earn point in SO loss to Habs
'“It hurts not to get the win, but I think that we can agree that the last two games have looked a little bit different than the previous 25 or whatever we played,” he said. “It’s more how we want to play, and I think if we keep doing that on a nightly basis, we’re going to put ourselves in a pretty good spot.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres battle back to earn point in SO loss to Habs
The Sabres Report - Dec 9, 2023
Eric Robinson shows in Sabres debut that he may be what their bottom six needs
'Robinson skated 13:10, blocked two shots, helped the Sabres kill a penalty and showed how his speed will be an asset for a club that needed another big, strong winger who can make an impact on the forecheck.' … [Read more...] about Eric Robinson shows in Sabres debut that he may be what their bottom six needs
Sabres Notebook: Owen Power, Mattias Samuelsson enjoy big game as new defense partners
'Power, in fact, is minus-12 since Nov. 1 and his decision-making with the puck in the defensive zone has often gotten him into trouble. Power was even in Thursday’s 3-1 win at Boston, but had a much more successful game while playing with Mattias Samuelsson in the absence of injured Rasmus Dahlin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Owen Power, Mattias Samuelsson enjoy big game as new defense partners
After stint with Rochester, goalie Devon Levi returns to Sabres on top of game
'Levi, 21, had performed dynamically in his AHL debut, making 40 saves against the Belleville Senators and stopping all four of their shootout attempts.' … [Read more...] about After stint with Rochester, goalie Devon Levi returns to Sabres on top of game
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin day to day; Jack Quinn makes step in injury recovery
'Granato said Dahlin and goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who has been sick, are both day to day. Luukkonen will miss Saturday’s game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin day to day; Jack Quinn makes step in injury recovery
A short, but productive stay down for Devon Levi
'“I simply corrected certain elements of my game,” he continued. I felt like the chaos of the AHL forced me to really focus on the puck and track it even better. I think working on those two fundamentals had an impact on my game. It helped me come back here.”' … [Read more...] about A short, but productive stay down for Devon Levi
Devon Levi, Cayden Primeau and meditation
'Levi, however, accepted everything philosophically. “The ups and downs will only help you get better.” I could have let it get me down, but I approached it as an opportunity to learn and grow. If you adopt this mentality in life with obstacles, you will grow instead of plateauing,” pleaded the goalkeeper.' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi, Cayden Primeau and meditation