'During his rendition of O Canada, Christian Kramer had a little brain fart and forgot the words to our national anthem mid-song. He tried to improvise his way through it – to disastrous results.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres anthem singer botches O Canada, joins list of terrible pre-game performances
The Sabres Report - Nov 16, 2023
Sabres center Tage Thompson to miss at least a month after taking shot off left wrist
'“Less than a couple of months is what’s expected,” Granato said. “It’s more week-to-week. I don’t have a targeted date for him yet.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres center Tage Thompson to miss at least a month after taking shot off left wrist
Sabres' Canadian national anthem singer appears to botch 'O, Canada' lyrics
'However, it appeared Kramer’s mind must have been elsewhere as he botched the lyrics to "O, Canada." As the singer went through the song and sang, "We stand our eyes," the broadcast cameras panned to one fan who made a befuddled face and pointed out that those were not the words to the song.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Canadian national anthem singer appears to botch ‘O, Canada’ lyrics
Watch: Sabres national anthem singer forgets lyrics while singing 'O Canada' before Bruins game
'Being an anthem singer at a sporting event is a tough job. Thousands of people have their eyes and ears on you as you belt out an iconic song, and it doesn't always work out -- as the Buffalo Sabres' singer found out Tuesday night.' … [Read more...] about Watch: Sabres national anthem singer forgets lyrics while singing ‘O Canada’ before Bruins game
Sabres Singer Freestyles Canadian Anthem After Forgetting Lyrics
'Because Buffalo is located on the border, the Sabres are the only non-Canadian team in the NHL that plays “O Canada” before every home game (even against other American teams). That means Sabres fans are pretty familiar with the lyrics, so they immediately recognized when the singer at Tuesday’s game went off script.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Singer Freestyles Canadian Anthem After Forgetting Lyrics
The Sabres will need many to step up with Thompson out
'This isn’t unfamiliar with either player as when Thompson missed four games last year, Mittelstadt slid into his line with Jeff Skinner and Alex Tuch.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres will need many to step up with Thompson out
Granato, little things build to big wins
'"When you fall behind, at some point you have to press. Structure is so good in the NHL, when teams get in their structure, it's hard to get through it. A lot of times you gotta dump the puck and pressure and low below a goal line and force them to make mistakes there. But the statistics are incredibly high .700 or .800 winning percentage when you score first, that is, as the … [Read more...] about Granato, little things build to big wins
Thompson out week to week for Sabres with upper-body injury
'"It's more week to week," Sabres coach Don Granato said Wednesday. "I don't have the target date for him yet, but I think I mentioned this morning we don't expect it to be two months. ... It should be less than that."' … [Read more...] about Thompson out week to week for Sabres with upper-body injury
Practice Report | Thompson week to week with upper-body injury, other injury updates
'“… It’s more week to week. I don’t have a target date for him yet, but I think I mentioned this morning we don’t expect it to be two months, if that helps,” Granato said. “But I don’t think I have the specifics [from] the doctors and the exact recovery date on it, but it should be less than that.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Thompson week to week with upper-body injury, other injury updates
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Brandon Biro back with Amerks following injury (WROC-TV) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 15, 2023
Observations: Tage Thompson's long-term injury another problem for Sabres
'The Sabres will be without Thompson for a “significant” amount of time because of the injury, coach Don Granato revealed to reporters. The puck hit Thompson on the left wrist as he tried to prevent Charlie McAvoy’s shot from reaching Buffalo’s net with the Sabres trailing by four goals and killing a penalty in the second period.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Tage Thompson’s long-term injury another problem for Sabres
1,000 games into an NHL career, Sabres captain Kyle Okposo continues to help others
'Okposo’s impact on hockey will be echoed throughout the careers of the players he’s helped along the way. His empathy, honesty, kindness and perspective have made him beloved by Sabres players and staff since he arrived in Buffalo in July 2016. He chaired the search committee that led the NHL Players’ Association to hire former U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh as its … [Read more...] about 1,000 games into an NHL career, Sabres captain Kyle Okposo continues to help others
Sabres lose game to Bruins, star Tage Thompson to injury that will sideline him ‘significant time’
'The Sabres, who fell to 7-8-1 this season, will likely feel Thompson’s absence. Their offense has struggled much of the season and lacked secondary contributions. In their last two games, they’ve mustered just two goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose game to Bruins, star Tage Thompson to injury that will sideline him ‘significant time’
Sabres hope brief NHL experience will help prospect Matt Savoie in junior
'The Sabres’ decision to assign Savoie, the ninth overall pick in 2022, to junior after skating short minutes in one game raised some eyebrows. Granato said they gave “lots of thought to” awarding the forward a longer look. But the Sabres have entered a win-now phase this season, meaning on-the-job training can work against their best interests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope brief NHL experience will help prospect Matt Savoie in junior
Wednesday's Boston Coverage
Bruins score early, often in another thrashing of Sabres in Buffalo (Boston Globe) Johnny Beecher, a reformed Sabres fan, excited for his return home with the Bruins (Boston Globe) Bruins batter Sabres, 5-2, on the road (Boston Herald) 5 Takeaways from Bruins rout of Sabres (Springfield Republican) Bruins Wrap: Boston Gets Goals From Five Different Players In Win Vs. Sabres … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Boston Coverage