'There will be no criticism in this space regarding the decision to unload Pominville, but there is an issue with how little Ennis and Foligno are contributing. Wild coach Bruce Boudreau has tried them on several lines, including the first and fourth, but nothing has worked.' … [Read more...] about Zulgad: A bad deal: Tyler Ennis, Marcus Foligno have brought little since arrival from Buffalo
Archives for December 5, 2017
Sabres, Pens are polar opposites
'Terry Pegula, for all his charm and good intentions, has so far failed miserably at the task of delivering the first Stanley Cup to Buffalo. His promises on the day he bought the team now ring hollow. Calling Buffalo ‘Hockey heaven’ was a creative tagline at the time, but is just too easy of a joke now. Before Pegula took control from previous owner Tom Golisano, the team’s … [Read more...] about Sabres, Pens are polar opposites
Much-needed shake-up underway for Sabres, starting with Moulson
'On their own, Monday's moves won't turn the Sabres into Stanley Cup contenders. But they send a message that the players had better get their stuff together. Kyle Okposo used a stronger word than stuff, though it started with the same letter.' … [Read more...] about Much-needed shake-up underway for Sabres, starting with Moulson
Sabres Notebook: Rodrigues recalled; Wilson acquired from Wings; Beaulieu ill
'"I'm going to go out and work as hard as I can to start, and then from there I'll just let my talent work itself out," Rodrigues said Monday. "Just add some pace, add some work ethic, be hard on pucks and when the opportunity comes to showcase my offensive ability, I'll do that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Rodrigues recalled; Wilson acquired from Wings; Beaulieu ill
Sabres Prospects: Cliff Pu finds his scoring groove
'"I just think I was trying to figure things out," Pu said. "I was bit frustrated but I kept working hard. The bounces started coming my way the last month and I'm playing with good players. I kept working hard on things I need to, like shooting, and it started kicking in slowly. Sooner or later I would get more numbers. I always trusted myself."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Prospects: Cliff Pu finds his scoring groove
Waiving Matt Moulson sends strong message to Sabres
'“Get your (expletive) together,” Okposo said. “I don’t know, win some games. That’s what happens in this business, if you don’t win games, if you don’t have results, good people pay the price for it, myself included.' … [Read more...] about Waiving Matt Moulson sends strong message to Sabres
Sabres notes: Scott Wilson has winning background
'Last season, his first full NHL campaign, he compiled eight goals and 26 points in 78 games and another three goals and six points in 20 playoffs contests. He also played 26 regular-season games before Pittsburgh won the Cup in 2016.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Scott Wilson has winning background
Tuesday's Colorado Coverage
Everything you need to know about Buffalo Sabres at Colorado Avalanche (Denver Post) Struggling Avalanche close out homestand vs. skidding Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Avalanche preview (NHL.com) Avs Conclude Homestand Against Sabres (ColoradoAvalanche.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Colorado Coverage
Tuesday's Detroit Coverage
Wings trade Wilson; Bertuzzi could be coming up (Detroit News) Red Wings flip Scott Wilson for 5th-round pick, now hold 9 picks in 2018 (Detroit Free Press) Red Wings trade Scott Wilson to Sabres for fifth-round pick (Ann Arbor News) Detroit acquires fifth-round pick from Buffalo for Scott Wilson (DetroitRedWings.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Detroit Coverage
Sabres place Moulson on waivers; acquire Wilson from Wings
'Moulson’s demotion, though not surprising, provided a jolt to a team in the midst of a 1-9-2 slump that’s dropped the Sabres into last place in the overall standings. Buffalo’s offense has all but evaporated after being shutout in a franchise-worst three consecutive games before finally scoring in a 5-1 loss at Pittsburgh on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Moulson on waivers; acquire Wilson from Wings
Sabres acquire LW Wilson from Red Wings'
'Wilson failed to record a point while playing in 17 games this season with Detroit, which acquired the 25-year-old Ontario native from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Oct. 21. Wilson also did not notch a point in three games with the Penguins this season. … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire LW Wilson from Red Wings’
Sabres recall F Rodrigues
'Rodrigues, 24, will join the Sabres for his first recall of the season after appearing in 30 games with the team during his second professional season in 2016-17 and recording six points (four goals, two assists).' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall F Rodrigues
Moulson move a message to players
'Moulson is very popular in the locker room, especially with Jack Eichel and Kyle Okposo. Housley said, “I guess they can read it the way the want it, I just find it’s tough as a coach to make a decision like that to let a good person go, but under the circumstances that we’re in, I’m sure there’s going to be a lot of guys affected, maybe emotionally, maybe it’s motivationally. … [Read more...] about Moulson move a message to players
Sabres acquire Wilson from Detroit
'Wilson is likely to fit is as a depth forward with the Sabres. Botterill is very familiar with Wilson from his time in Pittsburgh with the Penguins and with their AHL affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Wilson from Detroit
Sabres place Matt Moulson on waivers
'Moulson, 34, appeared in 14 games with the Sabres this season, failing to register a point. In 2014-2015, Moulson signed a five-year, $25 million contract with the Sabres. Moulson is set to become an unrestricted free-agent after the 2018-2019 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Matt Moulson on waivers