]“It’s a little bit of a head-scratcher, I’m not going to lie to you,” Adams said of the Sabres’ home struggles. “I think our play on the road was fantastic overall and we really won some tough games in tough buildings, and just the way we played."' … [Read more...] about Why did the Sabres have such a poor home record in Buffalo?
The Sabres Report - Apr 21, 2023
Hamilton Take 2: The Sabres' season in review
'We really didn’t hear too much new from these two men because their message has been pretty consistent since they arrived. They’re trying to build a team to sustain long-term success. The objective isn’t to mortgage the future just so they can break a 12-year playoff drought, which they have very little to do with. Adams’ plan is to build something so this will never happen … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: The Sabres’ season in review
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Isak Rosen looking to carry strong finish into AHL playoffs with Amerks (Buffalo News) Amerks head to the playoffs: Here's what to know (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks open playoff push with best-of-5 series against Crunch (Sabres.com) Rochester ready for round two (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Apr 20, 2023
Sabres trying to sign Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power to long-term contracts
'“You guys know my style,” said Adams. “I believe in when you have core pieces that you feel are going to be a very important part of your franchise, I like to be proactive. Both him and Owen are critical pieces of this franchise moving forward and I certainly have let their agents know how we feel about them, and we’ll work at it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres trying to sign Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power to long-term contracts
Mike Harrington: Watching playoffs this year finally takes on added meaning for Sabres' brass
'"This year, you watch it with the intent that you're there. That you'll be there 12 months from now," Granato said. "And I think we're in a position where it's appropriate to do that. And so you're visualizing your team. The 82 games next year, if it's an entry into the playoffs, what can you be working on situationally that's going to help you?"' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Watching playoffs this year finally takes on added meaning for Sabres’ brass
Alan Pergament: Sabres' ratings up 38% for season; Dan Dunleavy's season also a success
'The Sabres averaged a 5.4 rating for the season, up 38% from the 3.9 rating they averaged in the 2021-22 season.' … [Read more...] about Alan Pergament: Sabres’ ratings up 38% for season; Dan Dunleavy’s season also a success
Despite using Devon Levi late, Sabres high on Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
'“That net is nobody’s right now when we talk about the future,” Granato said. “It’s got to be earned and then re-earned and re-earned again.”' … [Read more...] about Despite using Devon Levi late, Sabres high on Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Sabres want to re-sign veterans Kyle Okposo, Zemgus Girgensons; Buffalo waiting to hear from Ryan Johnson
'Okposo, 35, and Girgensons, 29, helped shepherd the Sabres, one of the NHL’s youngest teams, through a two-year stretch during which they morphed from a dead-last finish into a 91-point club on the cusp of a playoff berth.' … [Read more...] about Sabres want to re-sign veterans Kyle Okposo, Zemgus Girgensons; Buffalo waiting to hear from Ryan Johnson
Adams, Granato feel Sabres are on right path
'“We need to keep getting better, and then the results will take care of themselves,” said Granato on Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Adams, Granato feel Sabres are on right path
On cusp of NHL playoffs, Sabres have ‘absolute conviction’ better days ahead
'“A lot of times it’s very challenging to watch the playoffs when you’re not in it,” coach Don Granato said Wednesday at his postseason press conference. “This year … you watch it with the intent you’re there. You’ll be there 12 months from now.”' … [Read more...] about On cusp of NHL playoffs, Sabres have ‘absolute conviction’ better days ahead
Buffalo Sabres have 'total conviction' for playoffs in future
'"They have conviction. They know that they have enough that they have enough that they should have that as the target to make playoffs."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres have ‘total conviction’ for playoffs in future
Sabres hope to sign Dahlin, Power to long-term contracts
'"I believe in when you have core pieces that you feel are going to be a very important part of your franchise, I like to be proactive," general manager Kevyn Adams said Wednesday. "Both [Rasmus] and Owen are critical pieces of this franchise moving forward and certainly have let their agents know how we feel about them, and we'll work at it. These things, they take time. … [Read more...] about Sabres hope to sign Dahlin, Power to long-term contracts
Focused on the future, Adams and Granato wrap up 2022-23 season
'Granato said he is comfortable having two young goalies working as a tandem in the future in the event both Levi and Luukkonen earn roster spots next fall.' … [Read more...] about Focused on the future, Adams and Granato wrap up 2022-23 season
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks rookies ready for first taste of playoffs (WROC-TV) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospects with Rochester Americans played big roles in playoff berth (Buffalo News) After slow start, Sabres prospect Filip Cederqvist scoring goals for Amerks; Jiri Kulich close to returning from injury (Olean Times Herald) Amerks report card for playoff push (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage