'"I’m extremely proud to be a part of this group." said Okposo following Tuesday's loss in New Jersey. "To see how far we’ve come, we’ve become a team."' … [Read more...] about Okposo: 2022-23 Sabres season ‘first time in a while we’ve become a team’
The Sabres Report - Apr 13, 2023
Sabres eliminated, done in by losing streaks, inconsistency in goal
'This season, Buffalo went with 41-year-old veteran Craig Anderson along with prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, 24, and Eric Comrie, 27, who had entered the season with only 28 career NHL games; it didn't work out as well as the Sabres had hoped. Comrie was injured twice and lost the starting job to Luukkonen, who is 17-11-4 with a 3.61 goals against average and .892 save … [Read more...] about Sabres eliminated, done in by losing streaks, inconsistency in goal
The Sabres Report - Apr 12, 2023
Observations: Sabres officially eliminated from playoff contention with 6-2 loss
'“We got through so many ups and downs, but we stuck together,” Dahlin added. “We always come back stronger. We have taken the next step, for sure. A huge step and we are going to be a winning organization. ... We know we can beat any team in this league. Everyone gets older and we’re gonna have a bright future.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres officially eliminated from playoff contention with 6-2 loss
Wednesday's New Jersey Coverage
Devils tie biggest single-season turnaround in NHL history (Newark Star Ledger) Jack Hughes breaks Devils’ single-season points record (SportsNet New York) Hughes Sets Franchise Single Season Point Record in Win | Game Story (NewJerseyDevils.com) Family Affair | Feature (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New Jersey Coverage
Devils clinch home ice for playoffs; end Sabres hopes
'“Yeah, honestly, it’s pretty empty,” he said. “I didn’t know I was going to feel like this. But, you know, it is what it is. But the boys have fought hard and now we know what we’re capable of. We played in a couple months or so, but a little too late.”' … [Read more...] about Devils clinch home ice for playoffs; end Sabres hopes
Sabres' playoff hopes dashed as drought hits 12 seasons
'"Honestly, it's pretty empty," Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin said being out of the playoffs again. "I didn't know I was going to feel like this. But, you know, it is what it is. But the boys have fought hard and now we know what we're capable of. We played in a couple months or so, but a little too late."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ playoff hopes dashed as drought hits 12 seasons
Sabres eliminated from playoff contention in New Jersey
'Buffalo got a second goal to make it interesting in the late goings of regulation, and it came from an unlikely source. After circling the net looking for a partner, Tuch found Mattias Samuelsson for the defenseman's second goal of a strong season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres eliminated from playoff contention in New Jersey
Opinion: The playoff race is over thanks to the Sabres loss in New Jersey
'Buffalo gave the Devils all it had firing 38 shots at Vitek Vanecek, but the former Washington Capitals goaltender made quite a few great saves and kept the Sabres from staying alive.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The playoff race is over thanks to the Sabres loss in New Jersey
Granato: Sabres now in a sprint to make playoffs
'“You coach much differently to situations and circumstances and when you're in game 32-42 of the season, ”Granato said on the “Jeremy White Show” “but now you can completely deplete a tank because there is not 50 more game left,”' … [Read more...] about Granato: Sabres now in a sprint to make playoffs
Sabres postseason hopes end in New Jersey
'The Buffalo Sabres saw its postseason hopes fade away in the third period when the Devils scored on two empty nets.' … [Read more...] about Sabres postseason hopes end in New Jersey
Sabres playoff drought reaches 12 seasons, tied for longest in 4 major sports
'The Sabres’ streak of non-playoff seasons is tied with the NFL’s New York Jets for the longest in North American professional sports now that the NBA’s Sacramento Kings have ended their 16-year drought, and the Seattle Mariners last fall advanced to the MLB playoffs for the first time in 21 years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres playoff drought reaches 12 seasons, tied for longest in 4 major sports
Hockey fever in Buffalo: Sabres success inspires hope for future
'Despite being eliminated from playoff contention with a 5-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday, Sabres fans are encouraged by the team’s performance this year and already have their sights set on next season.' … [Read more...] about Hockey fever in Buffalo: Sabres success inspires hope for future
Devils defeat Sabres, keep pace in Metro, clinch home ice in 1st round
'"You put a lot of work in, and you fight for something, and that's life," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "But it has to make you better. And we don't have a lot of experience, so going through this experience, you have to unfortunately soak up the negative. A lot of things in life are learned through negative. Unfortunately, it's just the way people grow."' … [Read more...] about Devils defeat Sabres, keep pace in Metro, clinch home ice in 1st round
Postgame Report | Buffalo's playoff push ends with loss to Devils
'"I can't say enough about these guys and the way that we continue to compete and the way that we figured out how we have to play to be successful," captain Kyle Okposo said. "We became an actual hockey team this year."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Buffalo’s playoff push ends with loss to Devils
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Isak Rosen developing fast, already one of Amerks’ ‘drivers’ (Olean Times Herald) Amerks Week 26 Round-Up (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage