'Buffalo got goals from Erik Johnson, Tage Thompson and JJ Peterka, while Rasmus Dahlin and Dylan Cozens each had two assists in a game the Sabres came back to tie three teams, but never held the lead.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Sabres ‘sloppy’ in another home loss, Tage Thompson, power play get on board
The Sabres Report - Oct 20, 2023
Sabres welcome back Craig Anderson in mentorship role
'“Craig Anderson’s voice, experience, and love for the game have been invaluable components to our team’s growth over the past two seasons,” general manager Kevyn Adams said in a news release. “Our players have benefited greatly from the habits and lessons he picked up during his accomplished 20-year career. We are thrilled that Craig will continue to be a guiding presence for … [Read more...] about Sabres welcome back Craig Anderson in mentorship role
Former Sabres goalie Craig Anderson hired as team's 'Hockey Liaison'
'In an article posted to the Sabres website Thursday afternoon, GM Kevyn Adams said, "Craig Anderson’s voice, experience, and love for the game have been invaluable components to our team’s growth over the past two seasons."' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres goalie Craig Anderson hired as team’s ‘Hockey Liaison’
Sabres to give out 'rally towels' at Saturday's black and red-themed game
'The team announced Thursday that as fans enter KeyBank Center before the puck drops against the New York Islanders, they will receive a rally towel to celebrate the 'return of the goat head' jersey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to give out ‘rally towels’ at Saturday’s black and red-themed game
Ruzicka, Flames recover for win against Sabres
'“We created our own mess tonight,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “We were sloppy. The difference in the game for me was Calgary did a nice job playing a very direct game. They got their bounces, they made their breaks. I felt we didn’t play direct enough. … Five-on-5, we wanted to play a little bit pretty at times and didn’t play direct enough. It’s tough sledding as a … [Read more...] about Ruzicka, Flames recover for win against Sabres
Johnson tallies first goal as a Sabre in loss to Calgary
'“The difference in the game, for me, was Calgary did a nice job playing a very direct game and they got their bounces. They made their breaks. I felt we didn’t play direct enough,” Granato said. “Five-on-five we wanted to play a little bit pretty at times and we didn’t play direct enough.”' … [Read more...] about Johnson tallies first goal as a Sabre in loss to Calgary
Anderson to serve as hockey liaison for Sabres organization
'Craig Anderson served as a dependable presence in net, a respected leader on the bench, and a mentor in the dressing room during his two seasons with the Buffalo Sabres. He will return to a mentorship role with the organization this season as hockey liaison, the team announced Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Anderson to serve as hockey liaison for Sabres organization
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Davies cherishes homecoming in Laval (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Oct 19, 2023
Sabres notebook: Tyson Jost makes 'impact right out of the gate' in first game
'“It’s tough,” Jost said of the healthy scratches. “You’re a hockey player, you want to play hockey games. Just try to be a pro about it. I was working a lot on the ice after practice, just on my own and trying to stay in shape. It’s hard when you’re kind of off for a week and a half, two weeks almost. You don’t want to lose that game speed and stuff like that and those … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Tyson Jost makes ‘impact right out of the gate’ in first game
As goalie Devon Levi thrives as Sabres’ starter, Eric Comrie, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen wait for chance
'“We’ve been maintaining the best we can,” Comrie said following Wednesday’s practice in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about As goalie Devon Levi thrives as Sabres’ starter, Eric Comrie, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen wait for chance
Sabres canine mascot serving through veterans program
'Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti said Blue and four other dogs are getting their service training at the jail through a program in which incarcerated persons spend time training them. Blue has been in Niagara County for a month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres canine mascot serving through veterans program
Thursday's Calgary Coverage
Sabres take on the Flames after overtime victory (AP) 5 Things - Flames @ Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) Projected Lineup - Flames @ Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Calgary Coverage
Sabres have been much improved on penalty kill
'"It’s been a huge focus for us," said Tuch following Wednesday's practice. "We were terrible last year, it's plain and simple. We were a really bad penalty kill last year. It was something we really focused on during camp, because we wanted to improve on it. We couldn’t get any worse on it, in our eyes, so we thought it could be easy adjustments.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have been much improved on penalty kill
Practice Report | Jost makes immediate impact in season debut
'“You’re a hockey player, you want to play hockey games,” he said. “It’s hard when you’re kind of off for a week and a half, two weeks almost. You don’t want to lose that game speed and stuff like that and those touches. So yeah, I definitely want to be out there. I was hungry to get back in the lineup for sure. It just felt great to be back in yesterday.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Jost makes immediate impact in season debut
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Kulich’s hat trick powers Amerks to OT win over Rocket (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage