'“I feel like I just kind of attacked a little bit more,” Olofsson said. “I kind of searched those pucks around the net. I’m kind of not just looking for open ice. I tried to just go to the net and had a lucky bounce there, the first one. And then the second one, JJ (Peterka) found me with a great pass.”' … [Read more...] about Pastrnak, with a goal and 2 assists, leads Boston Bruins to 5-2 win over Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres Report - Nov 15, 2023
Tage Thompson could miss ‘significant time’ after blocking shot in Sabres loss to Bruins
'“Tage is going to miss some time here, probably significant time unfortunately,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “He fought through the first injury but couldn’t fight through the second one. Credit to him to battle but it’s unfortunate.”' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson could miss ‘significant time’ after blocking shot in Sabres loss to Bruins
Okposo reaches milestone, Sabres could not find answer against Boston
'The Buffalo Sabres trailed early against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center and were unable to rally in their 5-2 loss.' … [Read more...] about Okposo reaches milestone, Sabres could not find answer against Boston
Sabres Tage Thompson will miss "significant time" after blocking a shot in his wrist on Tuesday
'Thompson is one of the players that this young Sabres team just can’t afford to lose long-term. Yes, last season they were 3-0-1 when he didn’t play, but that was only four games. He’s not scoring like he had been last year being on a 31-goal and 62-point pace, but he proved last year that he can be a superstar in this league.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Tage Thompson will miss “significant time” after blocking a shot in his wrist on Tuesday
Thompson to miss 'significant time' due to upper body injury, Sabres fall to Bruins 5-2
'Adding injury to insult, Sabres forward Tage Thompson left the game in the second period after blocking a shot. He was ruled out with an upper body injury. According to head coach Don Granato, Thompson will likely be missing "significant time".' … [Read more...] about Thompson to miss ‘significant time’ due to upper body injury, Sabres fall to Bruins 5-2
Injuries mount for struggling Sabres, souring captain Kyle Okposo’s 1,000th game
'Victor Olofsson scored his first two goals of the season for the Sabres, and Devon Levi made 13 saves in his worst performance of the season, allowing two goals in the opening minutes and five before being replaced by Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen late in the second period.' … [Read more...] about Injuries mount for struggling Sabres, souring captain Kyle Okposo’s 1,000th game
Sabres star Tage Thompson to miss ‘significant time’
'The Sabres will be without Tage Thompson for an extended period after the top-line center was injured taking a shot to the wrist during Buffalo’s 5-2 loss against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres star Tage Thompson to miss ‘significant time’
Pastrnak has 3 points in Bruins win against Sabres
'Buffalo center Tage Thompson left the game at 11:05 of the second period with an upper-body injury and did not return. He missed the final 16 minutes of the first period with a lower-body injury but returned for the second.' … [Read more...] about Pastrnak has 3 points in Bruins win against Sabres
Sabres celebrate Okposo’s 1,000th NHL game
'The Sabres celebrated Kyle Okposo’s 1,000th NHL game on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins, bringing out everything from T-shirts to jersey patches to honor the forward.' … [Read more...] about Sabres celebrate Okposo’s 1,000th NHL game
Thompson to miss ‘significant time’ for Sabres with upper-body injury
'Thompson, a center, blocked a shot from Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy in the second period while the Sabres were on the penalty kill. He remained hunched over in the defensive zone but tried to play through it before leaving the game at 11:05 once the puck cleared the zone.' … [Read more...] about Thompson to miss ‘significant time’ for Sabres with upper-body injury
'It was really special' | Okposo plays 1,000th NHL game against Boston in front of family and friends
'“… How much it means to people that are with me every day and that I get to spend it with, and with these guys in the locker room to try and impart some different life lessons on them and just try and help them grow as young men every day and have them be good people - you know, that means a lot to me," Okposo said.' … [Read more...] about ‘It was really special’ | Okposo plays 1,000th NHL game against Boston in front of family and friends
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Richards returns to one of many hockey stops this week (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 14, 2023
Sabres' inconsistent start reveals need for an impactful call-up or external upgrade
'“We haven’t found our game yet,” Okposo shared with reporters ahead of his 1,000th NHL regular-season game Tuesday night. “We need to get back to doing what makes us successful. We’ve got to stop trying to be like everybody else. We’ve got to be like us. That’s when we’re powerful and that’s when we’re at our best. … Everybody in the room knows we can be better and we’re going … [Read more...] about Sabres’ inconsistent start reveals need for an impactful call-up or external upgrade
Tom Barrasso, Pierre Turgeon give it up to Sabres in Hall induction speeches
'“Thanks to the Buffalo Sabres, (former GM) Gerry Meehan and the Knox family for drafting me,” Turgeon said. “What an honor.”' … [Read more...] about Tom Barrasso, Pierre Turgeon give it up to Sabres in Hall induction speeches
Captain Kyle Okposo helped transform Sabres on way to 1,000 NHL games
'“I understand it’s a big thing, it’s a big deal,” Okposo said following Monday’s practice. “It’s OK to get recognized, and I’m going to try to enjoy it as much as I can. But it’s about the game, it’s a good team coming in here, we want to play extremely well.' … [Read more...] about Captain Kyle Okposo helped transform Sabres on way to 1,000 NHL games