'“The puck was on its way to the player, and Risto was committed to stepping up and taking the body,” Gorges said. “The puck stopped and didn’t continue to go. I don’t know if Risto saw that. I think he thought on 99 percent of the plays that puck continues forward onto the guy’s tape and it’s a good hit.' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen watches Sabres’ loss, could sit more
Archives for March 22, 2017
Mike Harrington: Crosby makes major entry to highlight reel
'A one-handed backhand to the top corner? Flying down the middle of the ice at full speed? Who does that?' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Crosby makes major entry to highlight reel
Sabres Notebook: Ruhwedel finds fit in Pittsburgh
'“You’ve got to find the right fit. You’ve got to look at depth charts, all the players in the organization, see where you stack up. It’s an interesting game you play. Once Pittsburgh did come around and reach out to us, it wasn’t too difficult of a decision to choose them. Like I said, they have a very good history with a lot of talented players on this team.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Ruhwedel finds fit in Pittsburgh
Quick hits: Penguins 3, Sabres 1
'Buffalo failed to connect on its only power-play chance in KeyBank Center. The Sabres lost for the first time in three games, while Pittsburgh moved to 8-1-1 in the last 10.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Penguins 3, Sabres 1
Rasmus Ristolainen ejected in Sabres’ loss to Penguins
'“I don’t like the fact he got ejected,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “It’s an unfortunate play. He’s stepping up … and the puck that is coming to Guentzel is stopped by Zemgus. Guentzel’s unsuspecting at that point in time. Rasmus is committed to the hit.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Ristolainen ejected in Sabres’ loss to Penguins
Sabres’ Brady Austin impressive in first NHL action
'“He’s not a highly heralded guy,” Bylsma said. “He doesn’t have highly heralded skill. He doesn’t have the flash of (top prospect) Brendan Guhle or that type of pedigree. He’s a big-bodied guy. He’s got to play a physical style. That’s what he’s got to be for him to have an opportunity in this league.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Brady Austin impressive in first NHL action
Former Sabre Chad Ruhwedel fitting in with Penguins
'Ruhwedel, who barely got a sniff from the Sabres, has become an NHL regular. After starting the season with Pittsburgh’s AHL affiliate in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, injuries created an opportunity.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Chad Ruhwedel fitting in with Penguins
Two Pittsburgh goals late in third sink Sabres, 3-1
'The tie held until the final five minutes of the game, as Bonino fired a shot from the top of the circle to Lehner’s left which found the back of the net through traffic for the game-winning goal and then Zemgus Girgensons notched an own goal.' … [Read more...] about Two Pittsburgh goals late in third sink Sabres, 3-1
Wednesday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Crosby's dazzling goal highlights playoff-clinching Penguins victory (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Errant stick chips Sidney Crosby's tooth in Buffalo (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins edge Sabres, keep heat on for Metro lead (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins notebook: Defenseman Corrado makes debut (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Snap Shots: Pens 3, Sabres 1 … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Crosby loses teeth, Penguins clinch playoff berth vs Sabres
'Bonino scored the go-ahead goal on a broken play with 5:29 remaining and Conor Sheary scored 1:58 later. Matt Murray stopped 29 shots and the Penguins (46-17-9) improved to 8-1-1 in their past 10.' … [Read more...] about Crosby loses teeth, Penguins clinch playoff berth vs Sabres
Crosby helps Penguins nail down playoff spot
'"I truly believe the bounces go your way especially in the third period if you've been putting the effort in in the first two," Sabres defenseman Josh Gorges said. "By the end, we were a little bit slower."' … [Read more...] about Crosby helps Penguins nail down playoff spot
‘Disconnect’ with players has Dan Bylsma’s future with Sabres in doubt
'“The number of times we have been told by players — on the record, after games — ‘Well, things changed because we just went out and played. We stopped thinking and worrying where we were supposed to be on the ice.’ That’s an indictment of the way Dan Bylsma has them playing. They want to go play free.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Disconnect’ with players has Dan Bylsma’s future with Sabres in doubt
Sabres GM says Dmitry Kulikov acquisition ‘didn’t work out’
'In just 39 games this season, Kulikov has one goal, two points, is a minus-17 player and averages 21:31 of ice time. But it hasn't really been a season to blame on decline, because the 26-year-old has been battling a back injury since being checked into an open bench door in the pre-season. Kulikov has missed significant time and had his play negatively affected by the nagging … [Read more...] about Sabres GM says Dmitry Kulikov acquisition ‘didn’t work out’
Sabres fall to Penguins 3-1
'The Sabres are a defenseman down, and it is their best one as Rasmus Ristloainen is ejected from the game. He lined up Jake Guentzel for a hit and the forward was laid out by Ristolainen. The referees seem to overreact to the injury that Guentzel siffered and issue a five minute major penalty and a game misconduct to the Buffalo defenseman. I can see a minor for interference … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Penguins 3-1
Murray: "We recognize where we have to get better"
'Murray still has a job to do with the season nearing its end. "Well, I think we all get judged every game through the season," Murray said. "I'll be evaluated by ownership at the end of the year and the players and coaches will be evaluated by me at the end of the year. I think the season has to run its course, at the end of your season you have a sit down with your players. … [Read more...] about Murray: “We recognize where we have to get better”