Category: Don Granato
Sabres’ Alex Tuch starting to score, bust out of early-season slump: ‘I thought I let my teammates down’
Adam PelechBUFFALO – Sabres coach Don Granato loved the emotion and energy winger Alex Tuch displayed while fighting twice in the last week. Tuch, 27, quickly made New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech pay for trying to knee linemate Jeff Skinner late in Saturday’s 3-1 win. Then when surly Ottawa Senators...
Read moreSabres News & Rumors: Comrie, Skinner & Mittelstadt
Don GranatoThe Buffalo Sabres finally put the pedal to the metal and delivered a convincing win against the New York Islanders by a score of 3-1. The Sabres were led by…
Read moreJeanneret was 'a walking inspiration,' Granato says
SabresBUFFALO -- Rick Jeanneret made everything and everyone better, a sentiment that was echoed in the memories shared at KeyBank Center on Sunday, when the Buffalo Sabres celebrated the life of the legendary and beloved broadcaster.
Read moreRick Jeanneret left lasting impact with Sabres, community: ‘A way that you endeared to him’
Buffalo Sabres’In the moments after the Buffalo Sabres’ nightlong celebration of legendary play-by-play man Rick Jeanneret ended in 2022, coach Don Granato did something out of character. “RJ Night” had been perfect, as the Sabres rode the wave energy from an emotional pregame banner-raising ceremony to a thrillin...
Read moreThompson looks to spark Sabres in crucial game against Panthers
BSFLXBUFFALO -- Tage Thompson could be back in the lineup for the Buffalo Sabres for their pivotal game against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday (7 ET; BSFLX, MSG-B, ESPN+, SN NOW). "I'll have a conversation with him on the plane here, but I liked what I saw. The Sabres have two games in hand on the Pen...
Read moreWith Tage Thompson injured, Sabres recall prospect Lukas Rousek
SabresThe Buffalo Sabres today recalled forward prospect Lukas Rousek from the Rochester Americans. Rousek, 23, has never played in the NHL. Sabres center Tage Thompson suffered an undisclosed injury after colliding with Timo Meier in Friday’s 5-4 win over the New Jersey Devils. While Thompson returned to...
Read moreSabres show quiet confidence in win against Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple LeafsTORONTO -- The Buffalo Sabres bench was devoid of enthusiasm, as if their Stanley Cup Playoff aspirations were fading into the night.
Read moreGoalie Eric Comrie injured again in rough first season with Sabres
SabresBUFFALO – Goalie Eric Comrie walked into the dressing room Thursday after allowing 10 goals and immediately took ownership for the ugly loss. Of course, Comrie, who’s week to week after suffering a lower-body injury in Friday’s practice, made 39 saves during an awful effort against the Dallas Stars....
Read moreMailbag: Sabres improvement; Kane's fit with Rangers
Jim MontgomeryHere is the March 8 edition of the mailbag, where we answer your questions asked on Twitter using #OvertheBoards. Tweet your questions to @drosennhl.
Read moreNHL Injuries: Sabres, Bruins, Oilers, Penguins, Sharks, Lightning, Maple Leafs and Jets
SabresThey hope that Samuelsson could play in their game against the Islanders. we’re starting to really look into days off in communication with, not only those two, but other players who might be having some aches and bruises.” Not sure about the upper-body but he did block a shot with the foot in thei...
Read moreSabres believe Jordan Greenway can reach new levels: ‘A lot of potential’
Minnesota WildBUFFALO – Sabres coach Don Granato and newcomer Jordan Greenway go back nearly 10 years, to their days together at the U.S. National Team Development program. Having coached Greenway as a teenager, Granato has a unique understanding of the 6-foot-6, 231-pound winger’s skill set and potential. “There...
Read moreSabres get new portraits on Kids Takeover Day
Tampa Bay LightningThe Buffalo Sabres are getting new headshots thanks to the students at Persistence Preparatory Academy.
Read moreNHL On Tap: Sabres face Bruins looking to make playoff push
Buffalo SabresWelcome to the NHL On Tap. Three NHL.com writers will share what they are most looking forward to on the schedule each day. Today, their choices from 10 games Thursday.
Read moreDucks run out of steam n third, lose, 7-3, to Sabres
Don GranatoIn Anaheim, Alex Tuch, Zemgus Girgensons, and Dylan Cozens scored for the Buffalo Sabres in the third period on Wednesday to turn a competitive 4-3 advantage to the Sabres into a 7-3 win over the Ducks.“It felt like we were … Continue reading → The post Ducks run out of steam n third, lose, 7-3, t...
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