Eric Comrie's debut among Sabres storylines to watch entering Game 2 By Lance Lysowski News Sports Reporter Oct 14, 2022 Oct 14, 2022 Updated Apr 19, 2026 0 Buffalo Sabres goaltender Eric Comrie watches a drill during the first day of training camp at the KeyBank Center on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Lance Lysowski News Sports Reporter Eric Comrie is accustomed to waiting.kAmpD E96 324<FA E@ @?6\E:>6 '6K:?2 %C@A9J H:??6C r@??@C w6==63FJ4< :? (:??:A68[ r@>C:6 925 2? 2G6C286 @7 `b 52JD 36EH66? 9:D `h DE2CED 7@C E96 y6ED =2DE D62D@?] %96C6 H2D 2 d_\52J DA2? 7C@> s64] `_ E@ y2?] ah H96? w6==63FJ4< A=2J65 `b 4@?D64FE:G6 82>6D 2?5 r@>C:6 D2E] k^AmkAmx? 255:E:@? E@ DA6?5:?8 >@C6 E:>6 @? E96 :46 367@C6 2?5 27E6C AC24E:46[ r@>C:6 H@F=5 H2E49 G:56@ @7 w6==63FJ4<’D DE2CED 2?5[ 2=@?8 H:E9 (:??:A68 8@2=:6 4@249 (256 u=296CEJ[ E96 EC:@ H@F=5 5:DD64E DA64:7:4 D:EF2E:@?D H:E9:? 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FD]Qk^Am 0 Comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Observations: Eric Comrie stands tall, Sabres' comeback falls short Comrie stopped 33 of 37 shots, including 11 of 13 on the penalty kill, to provide the Sabres with a second promising goaltending performance t… Mike Harrington: Even in defeat, lots for Sabres to learn from tussle with pugnacious Panthers This matchup with the Florida Panthers had a much different feel than the Sabres' four losses last season, writes Mike Harrington. 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Observations: Eric Comrie stands tall, Sabres' comeback falls short Comrie stopped 33 of 37 shots, including 11 of 13 on the penalty kill, to provide the Sabres with a second promising goaltending performance t…
Mike Harrington: Even in defeat, lots for Sabres to learn from tussle with pugnacious Panthers This matchup with the Florida Panthers had a much different feel than the Sabres' four losses last season, writes Mike Harrington.
Mike Harrington: Sabres overcome the jitters and find stride in entertaining opener The Sabres passed go in the second period and collected their $200 – OK, players these days make a lot more but you get the point – on their w…
Observations: Sabres showcase their potential in season-opening win The Sabres’ season-opening 4-1 win over the revamped Ottawa Senators on Thursday night showcased how the youngest roster in the NHL wants to u…
Sabres goalie Craig Anderson sharp in winning eighth career opening-night start Anderson, the NHL’s oldest current player at 41 years, 144 days, stopped 35 shots to improve his career opening-night record to 8-3-2.
