Philadelphia and Buffalo meet in Eastern Conference play (AP) Flyers-Sabres Preview: Find the Finish (WENJ-FM) 5 Things: Flyers vs. Sabres (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Philadelphia Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 1, 2023
Devon Levi felt good in first practice back from injury
'“Yes, I was just taking it day-by-day trying it out to see when I could get back and then taking a few days off the ice letting it heal and now I’m back, I feel good on the ice and I’m so happy to be back.”' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi felt good in first practice back from injury
Granato has attention on team scoring
'"They just have not been able to get into a rhythm and even when they generated chances they didn't score so you just don't feel good about it and that can complicate it too. So I think that will resolve over time because of the skill we have, but that's one area that's it's not hitting rhythm yet or stride yet."' … [Read more...] about Granato has attention on team scoring
Sabres forward Zach Benson out with injury, goalie Devon Levi returns to practice
'Buffalo called up forward Brandon Biro to replace Benson in the forward lineup. After a strong preseason with the Sabres, the 25-year-old Biro had two goals and four assists in five games for the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Zach Benson out with injury, goalie Devon Levi returns to practice
Thompson 'complete package,' looks to score 50 goals for Sabres
'"Not many guys have the skill he has," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "So you combine the size that's an advantage, outright, with the hands and vision and hockey sense, and it's a pretty nice package."' … [Read more...] about Thompson ‘complete package,’ looks to score 50 goals for Sabres
Practice Report | Sabres recall Biro from Amerks, Levi returns to practice
'The 25-year-old was on the coaching staff’s radar for a call-up opportunity last season, but a lower-body injury Biro sustained prevented it from coming to fruition. Despite ending the 2022-23 campaign early due to the injury, the forward was voted the Most Valuable Player by his Rochester Americans teammates after tallying 51 points (16+35) in 49 games and representing … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Sabres recall Biro from Amerks, Levi returns to practice
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks October 2023 Report Card (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Oct 31, 2023
Mike Harrington: Sabres hope some October numbers transform to November winning streaks
'Last year, the Sabres went 6-3 in October but then fell apart in November with a 4-9-1 record that included an eight-game losing streak that ultimately sentenced the season to another year outside the playoffs. This November will be difficult, with 10 of the 14 games on the road and a pair of three-game road stretches.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres hope some October numbers transform to November winning streaks
Meet Devin Cooley, the Sabres' goalie with the Slug logo painted on his mask
'Cooley was not selected in the NHL draft and signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Nashville Predators as a college free agent after he played three seasons at the University of Denver. With the Pioneers, Cooley had a 15-9-4 record, 1.93 goals-against average, .927 save percentage and six shutouts.' … [Read more...] about Meet Devin Cooley, the Sabres’ goalie with the Slug logo painted on his mask
Sabres notes: Maturity, newcomer Erik Johnson boost Buffalo’s penalty killing
'So far, Johnson has helped, as the Sabres have killed 89.2 percent of their penalties, which ranked sixth in the NHL entering Monday’s games. Last season, they killed just 73 percent of their penalties, which ranked 28th overall.; … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Maturity, newcomer Erik Johnson boost Buffalo’s penalty killing
Prospects Pipeline | Savoie has 3 points in 3 games during Rochester conditioning assignment
'“He’s a guy that you feel good when you call his name to put him out for a shift,” Rochester coach Seth Appert told reporters following Savoie’s season debut last Wednesday. “Because whether the shift is great or it’s just OK, he’s gonna play the right way, he’s gonna play fast, he’s gonna be competitive, he’s gonna hunt pucks and try to be an honest, winning hockey player.' … [Read more...] about Prospects Pipeline | Savoie has 3 points in 3 games during Rochester conditioning assignment
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks sit atop division after three game winning streak (WHEC-TV) Taco Bell wrap-up: Amerks off to best start in 14 years (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Oct 30, 2023
Observations: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's game-changing saves 'everything' for Sabres
'“For him to keep them off the scoreboard until we could get our legs under us and find our rhythm was everything,” Sabres coach Don Granato said after his players’ best performance of the season. “You don’t want to give that team confidence, and he denied that with some early action against him.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s game-changing saves ‘everything’ for Sabres
Mike Harrington: Sabres get a win that finally plays up to their preseason hype
'The Sabres are finding their game offensively. That’s 14 goals in the last three games in the wake of Monday’s gutpunch against Montreal that saw them score just one on 79 shot attempts.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres get a win that finally plays up to their preseason hype
Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stymies Avs, records first NHL shutout
'“I feel like that (save on Rantanen) was a big one just because we’re not going behind in the early stage of the first and we go and get the first goal of the game which is huge,” Luukkonen said after making 24 saves in his first NHL shutout. “That felt good.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stymies Avs, records first NHL shutout