'Yandle didn’t not appear to be injured on the play. The hit popped his helmet off his head but he never went down to the ice and remained in the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Benoit Pouliot avoids suspension for hit on Panthers’ Yandle
Archives for November 2017
Canadiens top the Sabres in OT
'Once again, The Buffalo Sabres scored the first goal of a game, once again they ended up losing. The Sabres fell to the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 in overtime. Ryan O'Reilly opened the scoring in the final seconds of the 1st period. After that, the Sabres were unable to find the back of the net. Meanwhile, Montreal was able to finally beat Chad Johnson, with a Andrew Shaw goal, at … [Read more...] about Canadiens top the Sabres in OT
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Canadiens
'"We can't get frustrated. We have to use this as motivation going into Pittsburgh now. We played 60 minutes tonight. I mean, my stick snaps, puts the puck right in the middle of the ice and they go down and score, that's the way it's going to happen. Good teams are going to finish on those. Could have happened to anyone."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Canadiens
Pouliot will not face discipline from NHL
'Pouliot had a phone hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Saturday morning. This type of hearing with the league generally leads to a shorter suspension, however the league deemed that Pouliot did not deserve any discipline for his hit. The hit Pouliot threw on Yandle did not draw any type of penalty at the time of the play.' … [Read more...] about Pouliot will not face discipline from NHL
Pacioretty lifts Canadiens past Sabres
'Ryan O'Reilly scored an unassisted power-play goal at 19:54 of the first period to give Buffalo a 1-0 lead. O'Reilly scored his sixth goal from the right edge of the crease when the puck bounced to him off the end boards after a goalmouth scramble.' … [Read more...] about Pacioretty lifts Canadiens past Sabres
Sabres come up short in overtime loss to Canadiens
'"I can't fault the effort of our guys," Housley said. "We outshot them, we out chanced them. We had a penalty called back, which was pretty odd that we're calling penalties back now. It was unfortunate because I thought the guys played real hard."' … [Read more...] about Sabres come up short in overtime loss to Canadiens
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks fall in final minute of overtime to Sens (Amerks.com) Murray nets OT winner to beat Rochester (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Saturday's Montreal Coverage
Sabres at Canadiens: Five things you should know (Montreal Gazette) Lindgren gets another start as Canadiens host Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Canadiens preview (NHL.com) Game Preview: Sabres (5-9-2) @ Canadiens (7-9-1) (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Montreal Coverage
Sabres' Eichel is frustrated: 'I don't like my game right now'
'"Yeah, I'm frustrated," Jack Eichel said after Friday's 4-1 loss to Florida. "Yeah, I am. I don't like my game right now. I'm forcing things.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel is frustrated: ‘I don’t like my game right now’
Sabres Notebook: Luongo secures milestone win
'"I think it's nice but for me it's about getting wins and getting into the playoffs. These accomplishments are for a rainy day when you're sitting at home and not doing much. For right now, I think the focus is on getting some points in the standings and winning some games and getting into the playoffs."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Luongo secures milestone win
The Wraparound: Panthers 4, Sabres 1
'Buffalo again failed to get a winning streak going, falling 4-1 to the Florida Panthers on Friday. The Sabres hoped to build off the 3-1 victory over Washington that was also tied, 1-1, but they instead lost to the only team that was behind them in the Eastern Conference.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Panthers 4, Sabres 1
Robin Lehner said his tribute to Craig Lehner is for 'all he represents'
'"You really felt the loss through Buffalo here," Robin Lehner said after the team's morning skate in KeyBank Center. "I have a few friends that told me a lot about him. Some of them served with him. There have been a lot of fans, actually, on social media that have sent me some messages. It just feels right. What they do for this country, him being in the Army and being a … [Read more...] about Robin Lehner said his tribute to Craig Lehner is for ‘all he represents’
Sully's Mailbag: Phil Housley off to an uninspiring start with Sabres
'Housley's system is designed to liberate defensemen to be more aggressive offensively. The Sabres don't have a single goal from a defenseman this season, which sounds suspiciously like last year's group. They've often been a train wreck in their own end.' … [Read more...] about Sully’s Mailbag: Phil Housley off to an uninspiring start with Sabres
Sabres stumble against Panthers, fall into last place
'“It’s what the record says, it’s what we are,” Sabres winger Kyle Okposo said bluntly. “There’s no bones about it. We are where we are for a reason and we got to realize it and try to get better every day. It’s been a lot of learning experiences this year. I’m sick of learning experiences, it’s not fun. We got to be better on a nightly basis.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres stumble against Panthers, fall into last place
Respect growing for 1980s Sabres with Dave Andreychuk’s Hall of Fame honor
'The Sabres coach knows the 1980s aren’t regarded as the franchise’s golden era. Housley and Andreychuk advanced past the first round of the playoffs only once, as rookies in 1982-83. The decade is mostly known for its disappointment.' … [Read more...] about Respect growing for 1980s Sabres with Dave Andreychuk’s Hall of Fame honor