'"We have to get better with our decision making without the puck. Tonight was embarrassing."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Rangers
Archives for March 2018
5 Observations: Rangers top Sabres 5-1
'At one point during the Sabres broadcast, analyst Rob Ray said: "let's just go home....let's just leave." No truer words have ever been spoken.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Rangers top Sabres 5-1
Vesey has three points in Rangers win against Sabres
'"We didn't defend well," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We lost coverages. Guys were beating us up the ice. I think it goes back to have that respect in our own zone and for our goaltender. We have to keep the puck out of our net, and we didn't have that type of respect tonight."' … [Read more...] about Vesey has three points in Rangers win against Sabres
Sabres lament defensive lapses following loss in New York
'"I think everyone's kind of gripping a little bit too tight at the same time, and that doesn't give you very much success," Reinhart said. "I think we can be better as forwards at getting ourselves in position for second and third opportunities. I don't think we've had many of those in the last couple."' … [Read more...] about Sabres lament defensive lapses following loss in New York
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks clinch first playoff berth in four years (Buffalo News) Springfield Thunderbirds come up short against Rochester Americans (Springfield Republican) Amerks playoff bound after 4-2 win over Thunderbirds (Amerks.com) T-Birds catch bad breaks in loss to Amerks (SpringfieldThunderbirds.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Saturday's New York Coverage
Sabres, Rangers look to halt 3-game skids (The Sports Xchange) Tonight's game: Sabres vs. Rangers, 7 p.m. (SportsNet New York) Rangers, Sabres both looking to end slides (MSG Network) Sabres at Rangers preview (NHL.com) Preview: Rangers Face Sabres at MSG (NYRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage
With Botterill watching, Borgen's loss in NCAAs can get Sabres moving
'Botterill, in fact, may have more pressing work to do with Borgen in getting him signed before his senior season. NHL teams have become much more cognizant of getting their college players signed early because they can skip out on the team that drafted them and become unrestricted free agents after four years.' … [Read more...] about With Botterill watching, Borgen’s loss in NCAAs can get Sabres moving
Sabres Notebook: Beaulieu takes seat; no help for Ullmark
'Missing the chance to face his old team was another low in a rough season for Beaulieu. Acquired from the Habs to provide offense, the defenseman has one goal and nine points in 54 games. He's also minus-20 and has been prone to defensive lapses and turnovers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Beaulieu takes seat; no help for Ullmark
The Wraparound: Canadiens 3, Sabres 0
'The Sabres completed their six-game homestand with a 1-4-1 record -- and scored just one goal in losing the final three games. It's reminiscent of a stretch earlier in the season that saw Buffalo get shut out three straight times for the first time in franchise history. That run opened Nov. 25 with a 3-0 loss in Montreal and continued with home losses against Tampa Bay (3-0) … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Canadiens 3, Sabres 0
At 47 and 'with a bullet in his head,' Clint Malarchuk shares his heartbreaking story
'Malarchuk shared his story of suicide attempts, depression and injury, already shared in his vivid autobiography in 2014. The first-person article for the Players' Tribune is titled "Bleeding Out," a reference to the 1989 night when he took a skate blade to his jugular vein in Memorial Auditorium and nearly died on the ice.' … [Read more...] about At 47 and ‘with a bullet in his head,’ Clint Malarchuk shares his heartbreaking story
Phil Housley calls out Sabres’ leadership group following loss to Canadiens
'“I think it’s about time our leadership group stood up now. I challenged them yesterday, definitely wasn’t the response I was looking for.”' … [Read more...] about Phil Housley calls out Sabres’ leadership group following loss to Canadiens
Sabres notes: Nick Deslauriers thriving with Canadiens
'“I liked it here, I wanted to stay here,” he said. “Just from my last season, I didn’t play much, I didn’t produce at all. Everything was going the opposite way. If I stayed here, would I have had the same season? I don’t know.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Nick Deslauriers thriving with Canadiens
A message to Beaulieu
'"I'm still looking for my game," said Beaulieu. I had a difficult start with two injuries. Lately, I think I play better, especially offensively. I had ups and downs this season, just like the team. The only thing I can do is finish on a good note."' … [Read more...] about A message to Beaulieu
Jack Eichel and the Sabers have morale in their heels
'"Days like this, it's never easy to come to the arena. Everyone is feeling good on their heels. That sucks. We continue to make the same mistakes very often. I do not know what to add."' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel and the Sabers have morale in their heels
The return of Nicolas Deslauriers to Buffalo
'"I give credit to the organization. This is where I played my first game. I played more than 200 games here. With the changes, I did not know much [general manager] Jason Botterill, but it allowed me to go to the ballot, it did not work. And then he exchanged me. Since then, it's another lifestyle. I'm lucky he exchanged me here."' … [Read more...] about The return of Nicolas Deslauriers to Buffalo