Topical On a mission in Rochester, Jack Quinn showing he could be close to helping Sabres By Lance Lysowski News Sports Reporter Nov 24, 2021 Nov 24, 2021 Updated Feb 17, 2026 0 Right winger Jack Quinn takes a shot during a drill. James P. McCoy / Buffalo News Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Lance Lysowski News Sports Reporter Jack Quinn wasn’t seething when he heard the news that he would not be on the ice with the Buffalo Sabres at the start of the season.kAm"F:?? =:DE6?65 E@ H@C5D @7 6?4@FC286>6?E 2?5 >@E:G2E:@? 7C@> v6?6C2= |2?286C z6GJ? p52>D 2?5 4@249 s@? vC2?2E@[ E96? E@=5 9:D 3@DD6D 5FC:?8 E96 ~4E@36C >66E:?8 E92E 96 A=2??65 E@ FD6 9:D E:>6 :? #@496DE6C E@ >2DE6C E96 p>6C:42? w@4<6J {628F6]k^AmkAm“x? E96 324< @7 >J >:?5[ x DE:== H2?E65 E@ AC@G6 E92E x 4@F=5 AFE FA 3:8 ?F>36CD :? 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Mike Harrington: As his return to Sabres nears, Casey Mittelstadt gives lots of thanks Out since midway through the Oct. 14 season opener, Mittelstadt might only be a few days away from returning.
Observations: Another bad showing by a goalie derails Sabres' progress Goalie Aaron Dell lasted only 20 minutes before he was pulled from the game during the first intermission. His four goals against on 22 shots …
Observations: Tage Thompson scores twice to help Sabres snap 4-game skid Thompson's two goals, the first and last of the game, led the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday at KeyBank Center.
Sabres Notebook: Alex Tuch hits practice ice, relives suite night with The Dominator Tuch shined on Monday as he joined his teammates on the ice for the first time, taking part in their morning skate in a non-contact role prior…
Mike Harrington: Dustin Tokarski bounces back but Sabres still need more help in goal Dustin Tokarski has had several good moments this year, and was up to the task in Friday night's 4-1 win over abysmal Montreal. Still, the Sab…
Observations: In finale of grueling week, Sabres are clipped by Red Wings in OT Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings in Little Caesars Arena left the Sabres 1-3-1 in the last five games and 8-10-3 overall.
As Seattle hits town, Hall of Famer and Kraken scout Cammi Granato reflects on brother Don Call it round two of the Granato family rivalry Monday night in KeyBank Center.
Sabres Notebook: Dustin Tokarski's status unclear after shot to head in practice In other news, Casey Mittelstadt and Mark Jankowski were on forward lines at Tuesday's practice, making it likely they will play in Thursday's…
