'"While this incident was isolated in nature, no player, coach, official or fan should ever have to endure such abuse at one of our games. The league will take steps to have our clubs remind all stakeholders that they are entitled to enjoy a positive environment – free from unacceptable, inappropriate, disruptive, inconsiderate or unruly behaviors or actions and may not engage … [Read more...] about Capitals, NHL confront racism after taunts directed at Smith-Pelly
Archives for February 2018
Sabres Notebook: Nice days hard to come by; Winter Classic jersey is back
'While little went right for the Sabres in any of the day games – they've been outscored, 27-10 – the starts have been particularly troublesome. They've given up the opening goal in five of the six, and it came early in all of them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Nice days hard to come by; Winter Classic jersey is back
Sabres’ Josh Gorges wondering about uncertain future
'“You look around and teams don’t have a lot of room, trades are tough to make nowadays, and for a guy that hasn’t been in the lineup, what do other teams see that as?” Gorges told the Times Herald following Sunday’s optional practice inside KeyBank Center. “There’s a lot of different circumstances that are playing out.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Josh Gorges wondering about uncertain future
Sabres winless in afternoon games
'“It’s an odd time, 3 o’clock,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said this morning. “But I think the message to our players today is get to ready for a team that’s going to be pushing back, so to speak. We have to be prepared for that, but we have to have our own push as well.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres winless in afternoon games
Monday's Washington Coverage
Capitals try to cut inconsistencies versus Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Game 59: Capitals at Sabres Date, Time, How to Watch, Game Thread (NBC Sports Washington) Capitals at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Caps Reach End of Road Trip in Buffalo (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Washington Coverage
Sabres have to play with more passion
'"It's frustrating in the fact that playing teams like Tampa and Boston, [we were] playing so well, and then I don't know what it is," Beaulieu said. "We come back to our home ice and let the game slip away from us in the first 30 minutes of the game. It's extremely frustrating. Even though we had a push in the third, it doesn't matter. This league's too good. You can't win a … [Read more...] about Sabres have to play with more passion
Sabres say more emotion is necessary to begin games
'"We played pissed off," Beaulieu said. "We need to start games like that. Guys are angry, guys are mad. That's kind of the mindset you need to go into the game. It's not something you can just teach, you can't just get pissed off. But we need to have that mindset.' … [Read more...] about Sabres say more emotion is necessary to begin games
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks lose on Devils' shootout goal (Buffalo News) Devils top Amerks in shootout (Amerks.com) Walman, Appleby lift Devils to 2-1 shootout victory (BinghamtonDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres again miss wake-up call in latest lackadaisical loss
'It's not changing. There are few signs it will. Sure, there's the blip like sweeping western Canada and winning three of four before Saturday's pounding. But for the first 40 minutes against the Kings, the players may as well have taken in brunch or a movie rather than skate listlessly around KeyBank Center and fall into a 4-0 hole.' … [Read more...] about Sabres again miss wake-up call in latest lackadaisical loss
Mike Harrington: Botterill needs to slam the door on this sorry group
'Coach Phil Housley is less than impressive at times but I'm still firing 10 or 12 players before I think about changing coaches. There are too many guys in this dressing room too happy to have their money.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Botterill needs to slam the door on this sorry group
Sabres Notebook: Iafallo has homecoming fun; Lehner struggling in Buffalo
'Two buses full of Iafallo's family and friends came to the game from The Towne House, the Hamburg pub run by his father, Tom, that's been family owned since 1962.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Iafallo has homecoming fun; Lehner struggling in Buffalo
The Wraparound: Kings 4, Sabres 2
'Los Angeles had 30 shots during the opening two periods in building a 4-0 lead. The Kings won in Buffalo for the first time since a 4-1 win Feb. 21, 2003.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Kings 4, Sabres 2
Inside the NHL: As deadline approaches, Sabres in the thick of the chatter
'The Sabres have made it clear to teams they're in position to retain some salary to facilitate deals and perhaps enhance their return. They're expected to keep part of Kane's $5.25 million salary in a trade and would likely have to keep part of the $3.9 million hit on Gorges or the $4 million for Lehner. Teams are limited to three retained salaries at any one time.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: As deadline approaches, Sabres in the thick of the chatter
Disinterested Sabres implode early against Kings
'Against a Los Angeles Kings team that had lost three straight games, the Sabres showcased nothing early on, falling behind 1-0 while getting outshot 19-8 in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Disinterested Sabres implode early against Kings
Sabres notes: Buffalo homecoming special for Eden’s Alex Iafallo
'During warm-ups Saturday, fans displayed signs, including one pressed against the glass that said “Eden Loves Iafallo” with a heart drawn on it. Iafallo’s fans cheered when his name was announced in the starting lineup at left wing beside Kopitar and Dustin Brown on the No. 1 line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Buffalo homecoming special for Eden’s Alex Iafallo