'“It was a tight game and we had chances to convert all the way to the end,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “It didn’t happen, so obviously there’s some frustration and aggravation involved in that.”' … [Read more...] about Tkachuk scores as Panthers beat Sabres for 4th straight win
The Sabres Report - Apr 5, 2023
Sabres suffocated by Panthers in Florida
'From there, Florida clamped down on the blue and gold, and even withstood some late penalty calls against. The Sabres boasted 6-on-4 and 6-on-3 man advantages inside the last minute of regulation, but were unable to find the equalizer against Panthers goalie Alex Lyon and company.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suffocated by Panthers in Florida
Opinion: Sabres' playoff chances take huge hit after losing in Florida
'If the Sabres could’ve played the whole game like they did the last six minutes, chances are good they probably wouldn’t have lost that game. Buffalo generated chance-after-chance-after-chance, pressuring the Panthers into turnovers and forcing third string goalie Alex Lyon into some huge saves. The Sabres were playing fast and totally on point.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres’ playoff chances take huge hit after losing in Florida
Granato impressed with Devon Levi after one start
'"It was incredible, his debut, and I don't think anyone was surprised by this," said Sabres head coach Don Granato on Tuesday during his appearance on the "Jeremy White Show" on WGR.' … [Read more...] about Granato impressed with Devon Levi after one start
Sabres path to playoffs difficult, not impossible
'With Pittsburgh dropping its Tuesday night game, the Penguins are now one point behind the Panthers and Islanders with four games remaining. The Sabres are six points behind the Panthers and Islanders. On a positive note, Buffalo still has six games left in the regular season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres path to playoffs difficult, not impossible
Panthers defeat Sabres, move into tie for 1st wild card in East
'"I know they're ultracompetitive. You can't hang your head, you got to move right on. That was disappointing tonight, but I still fully believe we have a chance and I think our guys do. And there's more meaningful games ahead, starting with Thursday [at the Detroit Red Wings]. We move on to that quick but take some experience from this one, without question."' … [Read more...] about Panthers defeat Sabres, move into tie for 1st wild card in East
Postgame Report | Sabres unable to hold off Panthers in road loss
'"You've got to move right on," Granato said. "It was disappointing tonight, but I still fully believe we have a chance and I think our guys do (too). There's more meaningful games ahead starting Thursday so you move onto that quick but take some experience from this one, no question."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres unable to hold off Panthers in road loss
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Malone proves he can do it all as Amerks inch closer to punching their playoff ticket (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) At 18, Sabres prospect Jiri Kulich having ‘remarkable’ season in Rochester (Olean Times Herald) Tyson Kozak quietly earning trust (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Apr 4, 2023
It's full speed ahead with a stacked lineup as Sabres go on the prowl against Panthers
'The Sabres don't name their starting goaltenders in advance, but it's clear Levi is starting against the Panthers. He got his own net in practice Monday, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Eric Comrie shared the other and Craig Anderson remained off the ice due to injury.' … [Read more...] about It’s full speed ahead with a stacked lineup as Sabres go on the prowl against Panthers
Sabres Notebook: Mattias Samuelsson has big laugh at childhood interview on Flyers' jumbotron
'During a second-period television timeout, the Flyers aired a Christmastime interview with Coates dressed as Santa Claus interviewing some children – and one of them was a very young Samuelsson who calmly said "defense" when prompted by Coates what position he played in hockey and what he would want to play in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Mattias Samuelsson has big laugh at childhood interview on Flyers’ jumbotron
Sabres ready for most meaningful April game in 11 years; Devon Levi could start
'“It’s awesome,” center Tage Thompson said of the Sabres playing such an important late-season game. “That’s exactly what you want is to be playing meaningful games at this point in the season. We’ve been playing good hockey as of late, so I think it’s exciting times. That’d really all you can say about it is just exciting to be in this position."' … [Read more...] about Sabres ready for most meaningful April game in 11 years; Devon Levi could start
Sabres injury update: Tage Thompson practices, could play against Panthers
'“It just got to a point where it was hindering me too much to where I couldn’t really play my game and be effective,” Thompson said following Monday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “So I figured it was time to take some time and get healthy so we could be healthy for the last push here. I think it was probably a smart approach.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres injury update: Tage Thompson practices, could play against Panthers
Tuesday's Florida Coverage
Florida takes on Buffalo following Verhaeghe’s 4-goal showing (AP) Preview: Panthers ready for 'biggest game of the year' against Buffalo (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Florida Coverage
Tage Thompson's health improving, as he returns to practice
'“I felt pretty good," said Thompson. "I feel like the last few days I’ve been making good strides, and today was a good test to get back out there and just get more battles, and try to feel it a little bit more. I think went pretty well.”' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson’s health improving, as he returns to practice
Opinion: Sabres Week in Review: Points surge revives Buffalo's playoff hopes
'While it may be too little, too late for this season, this is an important building block for the young core that Buffalo could have for years to come. They seem more prepared for the important games against tough opponents, take control of the games that are against weaker opponents, and overall seem more collected on the ice.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres Week in Review: Points surge revives Buffalo’s playoff hopes