'“The deadline’s not a fun thing when you’re in a position like we are,” Kyle Okposo said after Buffalo handed Nashville a 5-4 overtime victory Tuesday night. “We had a chance a few days ago to write a different course and weren’t able to do that. This one stings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are sellers, and it’s their own fault
Archives for March 1, 2017
Mike Harrington: The clock is definitely ticking on Murray
'This team isn't going to the playoffs and that's to make six straight seasons out of the spring party. For those saying anything is possible, a reminder that this team carries the remarkable weight of not having a mere five-game winning streak at any point since 2012.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The clock is definitely ticking on Murray
Sabres Notebook: Frustration as Lehner returns to the net
'After taking a 2-0 first-period lead, Nashville outshot the Sabres, 35-12, the rest of regulation.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Frustration as Lehner returns to the net
Quick hits: Predators 5, Sabres 4 (OT)
'The Sabres fell to just 1-6-4 in 11 meetings between the teams in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Predators 5, Sabres 4 (OT)
Andrew Peters will face no charges in youth hockey fight
'“We have reviewed the case and have spoken to the parents of the young man involved in the incident,” says Flynn. “They tell us they don’t want to pursue criminal charges against Peters. As a result, our office won’t be taking any further legal action at this time.”' … [Read more...] about Andrew Peters will face no charges in youth hockey fight
Sabres implode late, lose to Predators in OT
'They’re playing for pride over the final 19 games. That’s why the Sabres could have a much different look after the 3 p.m. deadline passes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres implode late, lose to Predators in OT
Captain Brian Gionta wants to stay with Sabres
'“I’ve made my position pretty clear,” Gionta said prior to the Sabres’ tilt against the Nashville Predators inside KeyBank Center. “I’d like to stay here. I’d like to be here going on in the future. I want to see this thing through.”' … [Read more...] about Captain Brian Gionta wants to stay with Sabres
Sabres cough up two-goal lead vs. Nashville, fall 5-4 in OT
'Buffalo will host Arizona on Thursday, but the trade deadline is set for 3 p.m. today.' … [Read more...] about Sabres cough up two-goal lead vs. Nashville, fall 5-4 in OT
Deadline decisions: Possible trade bait for Sabres at today’s trade deadline
'Buffalo has several players that could be on the move prior to the 3 p.m. deadline on Wednesday. Here are some of those players that might be for sale at today’s deadline...'. … [Read more...] about Deadline decisions: Possible trade bait for Sabres at today’s trade deadline
Wednesday's Nashville Coverage
Filip Forsberg scores 2 more, Predators beat Sabres in OT (Nashville Tennessean) Forsberg Ties It Then Wins It, Preds Top Sabres in OT (NashvillePredators.com) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Nashville Coverage
Forsberg has 2 goals, assist in Predators' 5-4 OT win
'Gionta, Buffalo's captain, called the Sabres "fragile." "It's being a young team trying to find our way," Gionta added. "When we've got those leads, we can't sit back."' … [Read more...] about Forsberg has 2 goals, assist in Predators’ 5-4 OT win
Sabres trade Catenacci to Rangers for defenseman Bodie
'Catenacci was Buffalo's third-round pick in the 2011 draft. He has no points in 11 career NHL games, and 43 goals and 46 assists in 246 AHL games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Catenacci to Rangers for defenseman Bodie
Ex-Buffalo Sabre won't face charges in youth hockey brawl
'The Erie County district attorney's office and Buffalo police began looking into the Saturday fight after video appeared to show Peters reaching across the Buffalo Junior Sabres' bench and shoving to the ice a player from the Hamilton, Ontario, team.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Buffalo Sabre won’t face charges in youth hockey brawl
Forsberg's OT goal caps Predators' rally at Buffalo
'"It's the same thing, it's almost like a broken record," McCabe said. "We say the right things, but it comes to the point where you've got to go out and execute. ... If I had the answer, I don't think we'd be having this conversation."' … [Read more...] about Forsberg’s OT goal caps Predators’ rally at Buffalo
Sabres acquire D Bodie from Rangers
'Bodie, 26, has eight goals and 22 assists this season with the Hartford Wolf Pack and ranks 12th among American Hockey League defenseman with 30 points. He has 20 goals and 78 assists in 196 career AHL games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire D Bodie from Rangers