Craig Anderson - NHL News & Rumors

Buffalo Sabres seeking solutions while knowing it's solely on them to put a stop to 0-8-3 skid

Coach Lindy Ruff and the Buffalo Sabres have tried everything from benching players to providing extra days off, shuffling lines to even a pep talk from owner Terry Pegula, and not...

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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OCTOBER 27, 2023 • NHL.COM

Senators Welcome Craig Anderson Back To Ottawa With Special Ceremony

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Anderson calls chance to retire with Senators a 'perfect moment' | NHL.com Goalie played 10 seasons for Ottawa, team leader in games played, wins

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • NHL.COM

G Craig Anderson signing 1-day deal to retire as Senator Goaltender Craig Anderson will sign a one-day contract with Ottawa to retire as a Senator, multiple outlets reported.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Goalie Craig Anderson retires after 20 seasons Buffalo goaltender Craig Anderson won’t be on the ice Friday night when the Sabres conclude their season at Columbus, deciding to retire aft...

APRIL 14, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Craig Anderson Announces His Retirement from the NHL “This is it,” said Buffalo Sabres goalie Craig Anderson after what he described as a perfect final game on Thursday against his former team,...

APRIL 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

"He's Meant A Lot" | Buffalo Sabres Coach Don Granato On Craig Anderson's Impact In Buffalo

APRIL 14, 2023 • YOUTUBE

"This Is It" | Buffalo Sabres Goalie Craig Anderson Wins Final Game Of Career Against Ottawa

APRIL 14, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Craig Anderson gets emotional sendoff with OT win

APRIL 14, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Anderson closes career with Sabres' 4-3 OT win over Senators

Casey Mittelstadt scored 1:18 into overtime and Craig Anderson stopped 30 shots before announcing he is retiring at the end of the season as the Buffalo Sabres closed their home sc...

APRIL 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sabres and Senators Congratulate Craig Anderson After Potential Final NHL Game

APRIL 14, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Returns to action Thursday Anderson (upper body) will get the home start versus Ottawa on Thursday, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Impact Anderson could be making the final start of his long career, as the 41-year-old is not likely to return to the Sabres next season. Anderson is 10-11-2 with a 3.07 GAA and .908 save percentage, He will face the Senators, who are 17th in NHL scoring, averaging 3.16 goals per game.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Confirms retirement Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports Anderson confirmed his retirement following Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Senators, during which he stopped 30 of 33 shots.

Impact Anderson will close out his lengthy NHL career with a 319-275-2-71 record. He began with the Blackhawks in the 2002-03 season after he was drafted in the third round in 2001. He also saw time with the Panthers, Avalanche, Senators and Capitals before closing out his career with the Sabres over the last two campaigns. Anderson never captured the Stanley Cup, but his dedication to the game was rewarded with the Masterton Trophy in 2017 after he left the Senators to support his wife Nicholle in her battle with throat cancer.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lyon solid in goal as Florida beats Ottawa 7-2

Alex Lyon set a franchise record for saves in a regulation game and Aleksander Barkov scored twice as the Florida Panthers beat the Ottawa Senators 7-2 on Thursday night for their...

APRIL 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not suiting up Anderson (upper body) won't dress for Thursday's game versus the Red Wings, Joe Yerdon of Noted Hockey reports.

Impact Anderson's absence is no surprise since the Sabres have three other healthy goalies available. It's unclear if Anderson will draw in again over the next week, as the Sabres seem content to give Devon Levi an extended look in goal.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains day-to-day Anderson (upper body) is still considered day-to-day and won't be in the lineup versus Florida on Tuesday, WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Impact Anderson has played in 25 games this season in which he posted a 10-11-2 record including a 3.07 GAA, .908 save percentage and one shutout. At this point, even if cleared to play, the Sabres may opt against using Anderson in any of the six remaining contests in order to give their other netminders, like Devon Levi, the opportunity to get some NHL experience.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Friday Anderson (upper body) will miss Friday's contest against the Rangers, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Impact Anderson has a 10-11-2 record, 3.07 GAA and .908 save percentage in 25 outings this season. He was last in net March 21. Devon Levi will start Friday, and Eric Comrie will be the backup.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with upper-body issue Anderson is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Anderson has been missing from some practices of late for maintenance purposes. He has posted a 10-11-2 record this season with a 3.07 GAA and a .908 save percentage in 25 appearances. The Sabres still have healthy goaltenders Eric Comrie, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Devon Levi on the roster.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has rough night vs. Predators Anderson left Tuesday's 7-3 loss to Nashville in the second period after surrendering six goals on 20 shots.

Impact The Sabres were down 6-1 when Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen took over, and Anderson was ultimately charged with the loss. The 41-year-old is down to 10-11-2 with a 3.07 GAA and a .908 save percentage in 25 games this season. Anderson is in the midst of a terrible stretch, having allowed at least three goals in each of his last five contests.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Anderson will guard the home goal versus the Predators on Tuesday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Impact Anderson has won two of his last five games, allowing 16 goals over that span. The Predators have lost three games in a row, so this could be a solid spot for Anderson to bounce back after giving up five goals on 22 shots to the Flyers on Friday.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Flops against Flyers Anderson made 17 saves in Friday's 5-2 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact The Sabres didn't get on the board until the third period, but Anderson made sure the hole was too deep by giving up three goals on 12 shots in the second. The veteran netminder has lost three of his last four starts, and in seven outings since the All-Star break he carries a 3.27 GAA and .899 save percentage.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tuch scores 2 as Sabres rally to beat Maple Leafs 4-3

Alex Tuch had two goals in his return from injury and the Buffalo Sabres rallied from two goals down to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3

MARCH 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stops 25 in win Anderson allowed three goals on 28 shots in Monday's 4-3 win over Toronto.

Impact Anderson allowed a pair of goals in the second period before Buffalo scored four unanswered goals to take a 4-2 lead. William Nylander made it a one-goal game with a tally late in the third, but Anderson and the Sabres would hang on for a victory. It's Anderson's first win since Feb. 28, as he improved to 10-9-2 with a .917 save percentage. The 41-year-old netminder will continue to split starting duties with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen down the stretch while Eric Comrie (lower body) is sidelined.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits ice first Monday Anderson was the first goalie to leave the ice Monday, Mark Masters of TSN reports, indicating he'll tend the twine on the road versus Toronto.

Impact In 22 games this season, Anderson has posted a 9-9-2 record with a 2.78 GAA and one shutout. The 41-year-old backstop will likely continue to serve as a No. 2 option behind Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen but should still get a handful of starts down the stretch, especially with teammate Eric Comrie out for a stretch with a lower-body injury.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Buffalo Sabres seeking solutions while knowing it's solely on them to put a stop to 0-8-3 skid

Anderson closes career with Sabres' 4-3 OT win over Senators

Lyon solid in goal as Florida beats Ottawa 7-2

Tuch scores 2 as Sabres rally to beat Maple Leafs 4-3