'“My job is to get them out of it,” the Sabres coach said. “That’s my job. That’s on me, to get them out of it, to stay with the process. Don’t deviate. Even just that small play, don’t go offside. I mean, this is mentally one of the weakest games I’ve seen, where you go offside that number of times. You don’t execute the small plays.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres focus on execution following loss to Utah
The Sabres Report - Dec 8, 2024
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks, Levi flip the script on Checkers to split weekend (Amerks.com) Rochester Shuts Out Checkers, 3-0 (CharlotteCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 7, 2024
Kevyn Adams expected mistakes from the Sabres' young players. So, why count on so many?
'Their inexperience has shown when they’re unable to convert scoring chances, like Thursday night when 2022 first-round draft pick Jiri Kulich deferred on a 3-on-1 in the first period and a 2-on-1 in overtime. The Sabres are getting better play from Dylan Cozens, though the 23-year-old center also faltered as they blew a 4-0 lead and lost to the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams expected mistakes from the Sabres’ young players. So, why count on so many?
Mike Harrington: Watching the Sabres is no day under the palm trees, especially when you never make the playoffs
'Remember, this is a guy who grew up in Clarence and lived in the seats of the Aud as a kid. Now he’s a hometown GM, but also the leader of a team three days removed from the most disgraceful home loss in its history. So I have no idea what the general manager was thinking when he banana-peeled his way to this 11-word gem that seems destined to land on his career epitaph the … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Watching the Sabres is no day under the palm trees, especially when you never make the playoffs
Sabres’ struggles haven’t shaken Kevyn Adams’ belief: ‘Not going to panic’
'So far, Adams has stuck to his plan to give the Sabres, the league’s youngest team at about an average of 26 years, consistent success. That means no shortcuts. That means disturbing slumps like their current one under new coach Lindy Ruff, while difficult, won’t lead to rash decisions.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ struggles haven’t shaken Kevyn Adams’ belief: ‘Not going to panic’
Saturday's Utah Coverage
Utah Hockey Club looks to heat up again in snowy Buffalo (Salt Lake City Deseret News) Sabres bring 5-game losing streak into matchup with the Utah Hockey Club (AP) Game Preview, 12/7: Utah Hockey Club vs. Buffalo Sabres (UtahHockeyClub.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Utah Coverage
Kozak remains a smalltown boy at heart
'“It’s pretty special because everybody pretty much knows everybody, growing up in a small town. It means a lot for my family and for the people back home. There are kids playing hockey back there and seeing someone from our small town has a chance to play (in the NHL), it could give them hope and maybe spark something inside them.”' … [Read more...] about Kozak remains a smalltown boy at heart
Small town, big dreams: Emotional roller-coaster for Kozak family in son's NHL debut vs. Jets
'“It was pretty hard to not say anything,” Michelle added. “I swear our whole little town knew before Tyson did. We landed in Buffalo at 2 a.m.. Still never said anything. And we didn’t know that we were in the same hotel as Tyson.”' … [Read more...] about Small town, big dreams: Emotional roller-coaster for Kozak family in son’s NHL debut vs. Jets
Kevyn Adams not against trading core players to improve Sabres
'Adams admitted right off the bat that they need to be better than 22nd in the NHL with a points percentage of .481. It’s been two years plus 24 games that this group of core young players have been together. Adams has committed huge money and long-term contracts to many of them and at this point, it’s not looking good for some of them as there’s been a severe regression.' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams not against trading core players to improve Sabres
Accountability, ownership, belief: Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams speaks with media amid 5-game skid
'"Terry (Pegula) has done everything he can to provide us every possible resource to win hockey games, and that's all I can ask for in my position," Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said on Friday afternoon. He wants this as bad as any of us, trust me. At the end of the day, that's all I can really say."' … [Read more...] about Accountability, ownership, belief: Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams speaks with media amid 5-game skid
Sabres GM sparks debate with comments on Buffalo not being hockey destination
'The remark struck a chord with fans; some agreed, while others were quick to defend the Queen City.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM sparks debate with comments on Buffalo not being hockey destination
4 check: GM Kevyn Adams talks Sabres woes
'“If you’re looking for me to be panicking or overreacting because of the last few games, that’s not my style.”' … [Read more...] about 4 check: GM Kevyn Adams talks Sabres woes
Sabres GM says there's no need to panic despite 5-game losing skid
'"When you’re going to make a decision to build a franchise for sustainable success year after year, you’re going to have to go young, and you’re going to have to give players the opportunity to battle through some of the ups and downs," he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM says there’s no need to panic despite 5-game losing skid
Sabres GM Adams keeps faith in players, won’t panic amid struggles
'“Look, I’m going to go to war with these guys, and I will not change,” the general manager said Friday. “I will not back down from that. I believe in the people in our room, and I wouldn’t say that if I didn’t know the opportunity we have. … Do I believe in this team and do I believe we’re going to be a team that takes a step here? I do.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Adams keeps faith in players, won’t panic amid struggles
Recapping GM Kevyn Adams' press conference
'“I believe in the people in this room, and I believe in the coaching staff,” Adams said. “And are we where we want to be right now? No. We’re 26 games in. We’ll continue to look at every possible scenario, if there’s a way to add to our team."' … [Read more...] about Recapping GM Kevyn Adams’ press conference