'How refreshing it would be if the Sabres adopted the same mentality after moping through most of the first 18 games. Sure, they had tough luck. It cannot be disputed and should not be overlooked. Eichel’s high-ankle sprain left them physically shorthanded and emotionally shaken, a fragile team to be sure.' … [Read more...] about Bolts show Sabres how to succeed without superstar
Archives for November 2016
Lightning find a way to win without Stamkos
'"I think it’s just by committee," Killorn said of Tampa Bay's offense without Stamkos. "There’s not one guy that’s going to step in and take Stammer’s spot. I think a couple guys – three, four guys have to step up and chip in here and there and help the team for sure.' … [Read more...] about Lightning find a way to win without Stamkos
Quick Hits: Lightning 4, Sabres 1
'The Sabres played the Bolts four times in the first 15 games last season and the only win came in the finale, a 4-1 triumph in Tampa on Nov. 10, 2015. In recent seasons, playing Tampa is a tall task in good times and a brutal one when times are tough.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Lightning 4, Sabres 1
Snakebitten Sabres fall to Lightning
'A week before Thanksgiving, only 17 games into what was supposed to be a breakout season, the 5-8-4 Sabres look finished.' … [Read more...] about Snakebitten Sabres fall to Lightning
Taylor Fedun debuts against Lightning
'So while Fedun, 28, participated in meetings with his new team, he stayed off the ice until Oct. 1, missing the entire preseason slate. Fedun said he was still behind a week or two following his assignment to the Rochester Americans days later.' … [Read more...] about Taylor Fedun debuts against Lightning
Sabres losing streak extends to six after 4-1 loss to Tampa
'The Tampa Bay Lightning (11-6-1) lost their all-star forward, Steven Stamkos, for four months after knee surgery, which was announced shortly before the game. That didn’t stop Tampa from notching a 4-1 win against the Buffalo Sabres (5-8-4) on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres losing streak extends to six after 4-1 loss to Tampa
Friday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Lightning tops Sabres (Tampa Bay Times) It's impossible not to feel bad for Steven Stamkos (Tampa Bay Times) Assessing Lightning's prospects with Stamkos out about 4 months (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning have no choice but to push on without Stamkos (AP) Lightning's Stamkos out at least 4 months after knee surgery (The Sports Xchange) Bolts Win 3rd Straight, 4-1 Over Sabres … [Read more...] about Friday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Killorn leads Lightning to 4-1 win over Sabres
'"It must be a joke right now: If you score two goals against the Buffalo Sabres you're going to win the game," forward Evander Kane said. "We've got to end that."' … [Read more...] about Killorn leads Lightning to 4-1 win over Sabres
Lightning begin life without Stamkos with victory
'Added Okposo: "We're just not scoring goals right now."' … [Read more...] about Lightning begin life without Stamkos with victory
Sabres recall D Fedun
'The native of Edmonton, Alberta entered the league as undrafted free agent in the 2013-14 season and has two goals and five assists over 12 NHL games with the Edmonton Oilers, San Jose Sharks and Vancouver Canucks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall D Fedun
Lightning dump Sabres 4-1
'The crowd is out of it, the players on the ice seem disinterested. Sadly, this has been the theme of the season for the Sabres this year and many years in recent history.' … [Read more...] about Lightning dump Sabres 4-1
From The Locker Room: Sabres-Lightning
'"We're just not scoring goals right now. We gotta win games now. That's when points matter. Points are huge right now. We gotta put points in the bank, we gotta score goals and we gotta find a way. Nobody's feeling sorry for us."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Lightning
Sabres recall Fedun, send down Nelson
'Fedun, 28, has played in 12 NHL games over three seasons. He has scored 2 goals and notched 5 assists for 7 points over that time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Fedun, send down Nelson
The Sabres bring back Kaleta
'Focusing primarily on the Western New York region, Kaleta will also serve as a liaison to the local high school hockey community and will provide additional support and instruction for other youth hockey initiatives.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres bring back Kaleta
5 Observations: Sabres fall to Lightning 4-1
'However, no miss was worse than Kyle Okposo’s in the second period. Bishop threw a puck down the middle of the ice right onto the stick of Okposo, who was all alone in front. He had nothing but an open net in front of him, but couldn't convert. Okposo did everything right – firing the shot off quickly, right into the middle of the net, only for Bishop to sprawl Randy Orton … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres fall to Lightning 4-1