'The Sabres are settling in for a five-game homestand and play 20 of their final 33 downtown. The first one didn't go as planned.' … [Read more...] about Sabres had winning formula but left it in western Canada
Archives for January 31, 2018
Mike Harrington: Streak gone in another home snoozer
'There's not enough talent on this team right now and everybody knows that but Tuesday's game was a colossal disappointment. It was everything the road trip wasn't.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Streak gone in another home snoozer
Sabres Notebook: C.J. Smith stars for the Amerks in AHL All-Star Game
'"He's a skill guy. He makes plays," Baptiste said. "He's a guy that's dangerous around the net. He's got great, great hockey sense and great vision. He's a great player who's going to be a great player for a long time."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: C.J. Smith stars for the Amerks in AHL All-Star Game
The Wraparound: Devils 3, Sabres 1
'It was fun while it lasted.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Devils 3, Sabres 1
Devils snap Sabres’ winning streak
'Now back to reality.' … [Read more...] about Devils snap Sabres’ winning streak
Sabres notes: Drew Stafford adapting with age
'“At this point, I’m definitely someone who can play up and down the lineup, play any kind of role, a top-six type of role, an offensive role,” said Stafford, who has compiled seven goals and a minus-14 rating in 38 games. “I feel like I still have that part of my game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Drew Stafford adapting with age
Wednesday's New Jersey Coverage
Taylor Hall, Keith Kinkaid return, power Devils' 3-1 win over Sabres | Rapid reaction (Newark Star Ledger) Devils beat Sabres: 6 observations | Taylor Hall's impact (Newark Star Ledger) Devils defeat Sabres 3-1 to snap four-game losing streak (Bergen Record) Devils snap four-game skid with 4-1 win over Sabres (SportsNet New York) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Hall, Kinkaid lift … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New Jersey Coverage
Devils snap 4-game skid with 3-1 win over Sabres
'“It’s tough. We want to bring that hockey that we showed that we can play out west to this arena,” McCabe said of a road trip in which the Sabres outscored their opponents by a combined 11-1. “We need to bring that for our fans and for this city. And tonight’s unacceptable.”' … [Read more...] about Devils snap 4-game skid with 3-1 win over Sabres
Sabres score late, New Jersey holds on for 3-1 win
'This has been as non-descript of a period as you could have here tonight. Outside of the shots on the power play, Buffalo has not done much with their possessions in the offensive zone.' … [Read more...] about Sabres score late, New Jersey holds on for 3-1 win
The home losing continues for the Sabres
'The team put so much passion in their work out west, but it looked like it was gone at home. The crowd was once again silent because there was really nothing to cheer about. Just another typical home game in Sabreland.' … [Read more...] about The home losing continues for the Sabres
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Devils
'"It's tough. We want to bring that hockey that we showed that we can play out west to this arena for our fans [to see]. You guys saw that we can play that way, and we see it too. We need to bring that for our fans and for this city."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Devils
5 Observations: Sabres streak snapped as the fall to Devils 3-1
'On Tuesday the Sabres didn't get any traffic in front of Devils goaltender Keith Kinkaid in the first two periods, allowing him to easily swallow up almost every shot he faced. Of the Sabres' 28 shots, only a few seemed to be a real threat. During the recent Western Canada road trip the Sabres did a great job getting bodies in front of the net and they were rewarded. The same … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres streak snapped as the fall to Devils 3-1
'Voice of the Sabres' celebrated with talking bobblehead
'The bobblehead is available for purchase today at the Sabres store or online at sabres.com/rj -- $30 for one and $75 for an autographed version.' … [Read more...] about ‘Voice of the Sabres’ celebrated with talking bobblehead
Winning streak snapped as Sabres fall to Devils 3-1
'The Sabres have just six wins at home, which is tied for the fewest in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Winning streak snapped as Sabres fall to Devils 3-1
Limited-edition talking Rick Jeanneret bobblehead will benefit Sabres Foundation, Kevin Guest House
'In addition to the bobbleheads, a special $150 meet-and-greet package will be available for purchase at Sabres.com for a limited time. These packages include one Rick Jeanneret talking bobblehead, two 300 level tickets to the Sabres vs. Boston Bruins game on Sunday, Feb. 25 and an exclusive meet-and-greet with Rick Jeanneret prior to the game.' … [Read more...] about Limited-edition talking Rick Jeanneret bobblehead will benefit Sabres Foundation, Kevin Guest House