'It's the kind of hockey that would produce plenty of points against lesser opponents, but it's a style the Sabres rarely seem to find. Perhaps the fear of embarrassment by Tampa's legion of superstars is a motivator that doesn't exist against other teams.' … [Read more...] about For once, Sabres put in the effort even if they don’t get the reward
Archives for February 22, 2019
Sabres Notebook: Evan Rodrigues gets the call on Jack Eichel's line
'"He can make such incredible plays that you can't ever be shocked by the things he does," Rodrigues said. "One thing that's overlooked is that he's such a dynamic player that you actually try to get away from him on the ice, let him do his thing one on one. Pull guys away from him. When he gets a guy 1 on 1, there's few centers or defensemen that can stop him. You try to find … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Evan Rodrigues gets the call on Jack Eichel’s line
The Wraparound: Lightning 2, Sabres 1 SO
'With the loss, the Sabres (28-24-8) dropped their fourth straight game (0-3-1) while Tampa Bay won its eighth in a row. The Lightning have not lost in regulation in February, going 10-0-2. They improved to 47-11-4, pushing their NHL-leading point total to 98. They are on pace for 129, which would be three shy of Detroit's 1995-96 record of 132.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Lightning 2, Sabres 1 SO
Friday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Nikita Kucherov gets 100th point in Lightning shootout win (Tampa Bay Times) Photo gallery (Tampa Bay Times) Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov Scores 100th Point in Just 62 Games (SI) Bolts Shootout Win Over Sabres Makes It 8 Straight (WDAE-FM) Kucherov Gets 100th Point, Clinches Shootout In Lightning Win (WHBO-AM) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Bolts make it eight straight with … [Read more...] about Friday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Kucherov fastest to 100 since Lemieux, Lightning beat Sabres
'“I just liked the desperation, emergency and the emotion that we brought to the game,” Buffalo coach Phil Housely said. “Guys were playing for each other. We played really solid tonight against a talented hockey team.”' … [Read more...] about Kucherov fastest to 100 since Lemieux, Lightning beat Sabres
Keeping Skinner through deadline will be a gamble for the Sabres — but it’s a risk worth taking
'Some may call that foolish or cry asset mismanagement. Some will inevitably compare it to the Columbus Blue Jackets’ situation with Panarin, another star winger set to become a free agent this summer, and list myriad reasons why it makes sense to trade Skinner, not keep him when the assets have potential to help the cause down the road. The difference, however, is that there’s … [Read more...] about Keeping Skinner through deadline will be a gamble for the Sabres — but it’s a risk worth taking
Lightning defeat Sabres 2-1 in shootout
'Kucherov and Steven Stamkos both scored in the shootout for the Lightning, while Eichel and Casey Mittelstadt were not able to score on Vasilevskiy, giving Tampa Bay the win.' … [Read more...] about Lightning defeat Sabres 2-1 in shootout
The Sabres need to match the game they played in Tampa every night
'If we had seen that kind of effort against the Rangers, Devils and Panthers, they would’ve won all three games.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres need to match the game they played in Tampa every night
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Lightning
'"It sucks to lose, but we got one point and some of our confidence back."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Lightning
Are the Sabres in on Duchene?
'"We believe that there are as many as five teams, in the moment, that have expressed interest in Matt Duchene. The three serious contenders, and this could change literally hour-by-hour, are Nashville [Predators], the [New York] Islanders, and [the Columbus Blue Jackets]. There are some who think Buffalo is in, some who aren't so sure about that. Likewise for the San Jose … [Read more...] about Are the Sabres in on Duchene?
Fox: Trading Skinner would be 'disheartening to the fan base'
'Fox believes that even though Skinner would be a valuable piece at the deadline on Monday, Botterill is looking to keep him in town. When the offseason comes, Fox thinks that Botterill can easily convince Skinner to extend with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Fox: Trading Skinner would be ‘disheartening to the fan base’
5 Observations: Lightning drop Sabres in shootout 2-1
'That said, their effort during their road trip as a whole was atrocious. In a playoff race the Sabres need every point they can get and during their three-game road trip, they return to Buffalo with one measly point. With games against the Capitals and Maple Leafs ahead things might get worse before they get better.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Lightning drop Sabres in shootout 2-1
Sabres Fall 2-1 in a Shootout
'Jack Eichel and Casey Mittelstadt were denied on their shootout attempts. Tampa's Steven Stamkos and Kucherov converted to hand the Lightning a 2-1 victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall 2-1 in a Shootout
Kucherov gets 100th point, Lightning top Sabres for eighth win in row
'Hutton was a late replacement for Linus Ullmark, who was scratched with a lower-body injury. He made three saves in overtime, including stopping Victor Hedman on a breakaway at 3:59.' … [Read more...] about Kucherov gets 100th point, Lightning top Sabres for eighth win in row
Hutton's strong outing helps Sabres earn point in Tampa
'"This game made us realize how good we can play and how strong we can be in the D-zone," Rasmus Dahlin said. "I mean, it sucks to lose, but we get one point and a little bit of confidence back."' … [Read more...] about Hutton’s strong outing helps Sabres earn point in Tampa