'There’s a clear disconnect inside the Sabres. What’s said and what’s done are opposite. The organization needs to determine if it’s a coaching problem, the wrong players or – worst-case scenario – a combination of both.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall back into last with another bad loss
Archives for December 24, 2016
Sabres Notebook: Okposo thanks Isles fans; Nilsson back
'“The last few years that I was here, I started to be a lot more consistent and play well. They were really loud and supportive and stuck by us as a group and a team and me personally. I just want to say thanks to the fans for being there for me.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Okposo thanks Isles fans; Nilsson back
Quick hits: Islanders 5, Sabres 1
'The offense was inept and goaltender Anders Nilsson had an off night. Buffalo fell to 0-2-2 in its last four overall.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Islanders 5, Sabres 1
Versatility could earn Sabres prospect Casey Fitzgerald spot with USA
'Fitzgerald, 19, could find himself on the U.S. squad when it begins play Monday against Latvia in Toronto. Right now, he’s one of 24 players and eight defensemen left on the roster, which completed a five-day training camp Tuesday in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Versatility could earn Sabres prospect Casey Fitzgerald spot with USA
Saturday's New York Coverage
Islanders roll into holiday break on a high note (New York Post) Something different: Islanders dominant in win over Buffalo Sabres (Newsday) Ex-Islander Kyle Okposo welcomed by Barclays crowd (Newsday) Photo gallery (Newsday) Recap: Islanders 5, Sabres 1 (NewYorkIslanders.com) The Skinny: Game 33 - Isles 5, Buffalo 1 (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage
Strome helps Islanders beat Sabres 5-1
'"We have to figure out what kind of team we want to be," Sabres captain Brian Gionta said. "We have to be a simple team, creating offense, passing and executing. We need this time to regroup."' … [Read more...] about Strome helps Islanders beat Sabres 5-1
Islanders, Greiss nearly shut out Sabres in win
'"Start to finish tonight, we just couldn't generate anything," Sabres right winger Brian Gionta said. "We've got to do a better job of figuring out what type of team we're going to be and play that way every night."' … [Read more...] about Islanders, Greiss nearly shut out Sabres in win
Islanders Rout Sabres 5-1
'Calvin de Haan's 2nd upped the New York to five goals before Zemgus Girgensons got Buffalo on the board at 18:57 of the 3rd. Girgensons flipped a backhand shot by Thomas Greiss with Sam Reinhart parked in front.' … [Read more...] about Islanders Rout Sabres 5-1
From The Locker Room: Sabres-Islanders
'"I think that's just a huge indicator for our game is our puck management and our play in the netural zone with the puck. When we're playing good and we're on our game, we manage the puck well and keep it going north. Tonight we didn't do that at all."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Islanders
5 Observations: Islanders top Sabres 5-1
'This was arguably the worst I've seen the Sabres play this season. There really wasn't a whole lot to like.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Islanders top Sabres 5-1
Islanders defeat Sabres for second straight win
'"Start to finish, we couldn't generate anything," Sabres captain Brian Gionta said. "We have to do a better job of figuring out what type of a team we want to be. We're the type of team that has to be direct, using our forecheck."' … [Read more...] about Islanders defeat Sabres for second straight win
Sabres struggle to execute in loss to Islanders
'"We're the type of team that needs to be direct, north, using our forecheck," Gionta said. "You watch the games that we're good at and where we have success, we're a simple team that gets the puck and uses our forecheck and we're a good team creating offense from the offensive zone."' … [Read more...] about Sabres struggle to execute in loss to Islanders