'The topic arose after the Sabres misfired time and again during Thursday's 4-2 loss to Florida. They had open looks from the front, sides and point, but pucks failed to find or even hit the net. Buffalo finished with 32 shots on goal, but another 19 went wide or high and 16 more got blocked.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shoot, don’t score as accuracy remains an issue
Archives for February 3, 2018
Sabres Notebook: Larsson suspended two games; Nelson impresses
'Larsson's cross-check was actually the result of an altercation between Trocheck and Buffalo's Jake McCabe. The Sabres defenseman hit Trocheck along the boards, and the duo pushed, shoved and trash-talked its way to the Panthers' blue line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Larsson suspended two games; Nelson impresses
Sabres’ Benoit Pouliot trying to regain early-season form
'“Playing well,” he said bluntly. “I think I haven’t really played that good doing my job, which is using my speed, get in on the forecheck, get in front of the net and create turnovers. But I haven’t been doing that lately. Yeah, it (stinks).”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Benoit Pouliot trying to regain early-season form
Sabres’ Johan Larsson suspended two games for cross-checking incident
'“Players are responsible for their stick at all times, and when a player attempts to intentionally use his stick to deliver a blow to an opponent, he cannot necessarily be excused of all responsibility when the blow lands in an unintended place,” Parros said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Johan Larsson suspended two games for cross-checking incident
Saturday's Saint Louis Coverage
Preview of Blues at Sabres (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Sabres search for answer to home struggles vs. Blues (The Sports Xchange) Blues at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Projected Lineup: Feb. 3 at Buffalo (StLouisBlues.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Saint Louis Coverage
NHL suspends Sabres Larsson 2 games for cross checking
'In its ruling, the NHL noted Larsson’s stick initially hit Trocheck high on the left shoulder before riding up to connect with the player’s cheek. The league, however, noted players are responsible for their sticks.' … [Read more...] about NHL suspends Sabres Larsson 2 games for cross checking
Sabres' Pominville knows he's still contributing despite a long goals slump
'“I don’t think about it, scoring goals is the last thing that’s on my mind, I just go out there and try to defend and not give up much and if you can chip in offensively, you chip in, if you can’t, you can’t.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Pominville knows he’s still contributing despite a long goals slump
Sabres' Larsson suspended for two games
'Larsson received a match penalty for the hit. The Department of Player Safety said that in his hearing, Larsson argued that he was not aiming for Trocheck’s head. The NHL acknowledged that the stick did ride up Trocheck’s shoulder pad, but it rode up and made solid contact with Trocheck’s head.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Larsson suspended for two games
Sabres’ Larsson suspended two games for cross-check
'“When a player attempts to intentionally use his stick to deliver a blow to an opponent he cannot necessarily be excused of responsibility when it lands in an unintended place,” the league said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Larsson suspended two games for cross-check
Larsson suspended two games for actions in Sabres game against Panthers
'Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and, based on his average annual salary, Larsson will forfeit $15,860.22. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.' … [Read more...] about Larsson suspended two games for actions in Sabres game against Panthers
With each passing game, Nelson continues to build confidence
'"I really like the way Casey's playing," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "I think he moves the puck really well, he's defending really well, his gaps are really tight. That's why he remains in the lineup. It's always nice to have a right-hand shot as well."' … [Read more...] about With each passing game, Nelson continues to build confidence
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Gionta scores in Amerks loss to Toronto (Buffalo News) Brian Gionta came to skate and Amerks fans embraced the U.S. captain (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Gionta scores in highly anticipated Amerks debut (Amerks.com) Strong Road Performance in Rochester (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage