'Okposo, who had three 20-goal seasons in New York, has five goals among 15 points in 39 games this season, including only one assist in his last 17 games and a minus-7 over his past 11 games. He has provided leadership in the locker room and has served as a mentor to young players, particularly Casey Mittelstadt. But former Sabres General Manager Tim Murray was expecting more … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo demoted after not scoring for 21st straight game
Archives for December 2018
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo enduring career-worst slump
'Incredibly, Okposo, who usually skates on the second line and power-play unit, is one outing away from a pointless December.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo enduring career-worst slump
Goaltender Robin Lehner on return to Buffalo: It'll be a little weird
'“I don’t know, it’s going to be weird,” Lehner told Newsday, referring to a return to Buffalo against his old team. “Absolutely a little weird. A lot of memories there. A lot of great players and great people there in the whole organization. It’s mixed feelings. I had a lot of good times there. But I had some issues there, too.”' … [Read more...] about Goaltender Robin Lehner on return to Buffalo: It’ll be a little weird
Monday's New York Coverage
Goaltender Robin Lehner on return to Buffalo: It'll be a little weird (Newsday) Islanders look to keep rolling vs. Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Islanders at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Game Preview: Islanders at Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s New York Coverage
Sabres turn the page, look ahead to matchup with Islanders
'"I think the guys' spirits were up," Bogosian said. "Obviously we're not happy with the result last night but that being said, we can't get better today worrying about yesterday. We've got to make sure we're pushing forward. Today's a brand-new day. We're looking forward for tomorrow."' … [Read more...] about Sabres turn the page, look ahead to matchup with Islanders
Late penalty, missed opportunities cost Sabres in overtime loss to Boston
'"Completely different game," defenseman Marco Scandella said. "That St. Louis game was not our game, was not our identity. Tonight we responded well. ... Still, it’s not good enough, and we have to get the win at home."' … [Read more...] about Late penalty, missed opportunities cost Sabres in overtime loss to Boston
Mike Harrington: It's hard to believe Sabres haven't made a move for offense
'Ultimately, the Sabres need a second-line center because Casey Mittelstadt is overmatched in that spot most nights. Patrik Berglund failed there to start the year before flat-out quitting on this club because Housley, who only happens to be in the Hall of Fame, saw very little on the effort scale from the veteran and dared to scratch him.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s hard to believe Sabres haven’t made a move for offense
The Wraparound: Bruins 3, Sabres 2, OT
'The defeat resulted in a three-point swing in the standings. Rather than having a five-point lead over the Bruins, the Sabres are now only two points ahead for third place. Johan Larsson scored a shorthanded goal in the second period and Carter Hutton made 39 saves.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Bruins 3, Sabres 2, OT
Sabres blow late lead, fall to Bruins in overtime
'“That was a pretty tough call at the end,” Sabres winger Evan Rodrigues said. “They were kind of letting things go, I thought, from the last half of the third. It’s a tough call and nice tip-in."' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow late lead, fall to Bruins in overtime
Sabres notes: Scott Wilson nearing return from broken ankle
'“Trying to get that timing back is probably the biggest thing, I think, when you’re hurt,” Wilson said. “Your injury might be healed, but I think your brain needs to catch up to speed a lot more than most people think."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Scott Wilson nearing return from broken ankle
Sunday's Boston Coverage
Bruins rally to stun Sabres in overtime (Boston Globe) Bruins’ David Backes decides not to appeal three-game suspension (Boston Globe) Bruins pull through in overtime on Sean Kuraly goal (Boston Herald) Bruins Notebook: David Backes seeks better resolution to league discipline (Boston Herald) Bruins Wrap: Sean Kuraly’s Overtime Goal Caps Off Comeback Win Vs. Sabres … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage
Kuraly scores in OT to give Bruins 3-2 win over Sabres
'“I thought we played a very strong 60 minutes,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “You can’t fault our effort. We attacked the game. It’s going to be like this for the rest of the season where it’s going to be tight.”' … [Read more...] about Kuraly scores in OT to give Bruins 3-2 win over Sabres
Bruins come back for 3-2 win over Sabres in overtime
'After controlling the shots on goal in the middle frame, the Sabres were outshot 18-5 by Boston in the third.' … [Read more...] about Bruins come back for 3-2 win over Sabres in overtime
The Sabres blow another late lead and lose in overtime to Boston
'The Sabres have a lot of trouble protecting leads and getting the goal that would put games away. Even in the 10 game winning streak, they went to overtime and a shootout in seven of those games. It seems like they always lose any lead they have, it’s just a matter of if they can get it back.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres blow another late lead and lose in overtime to Boston
From the Locker Room: Sabres- Bruins
'"They were letting things go at the end of the third I thought... it was a tough call."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres- Bruins