'It seems like in every game the Sabres have recently played they've had a 10-minute stretch where they're completely outplayed. On Monday it was in the second period when the Maple Leafs scored four goals. Against the Flyers, it was the first 10 minutes. Eichel's power play goal at the end of the first gave the Sabres a bit of life but it wasn't enough to climb the Sabres out … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Flyers leapfrog Sabres with 5-2 win
Archives for February 2019
Sabres Slide Continues
'With the loss the Sabres fall behind the Flyers in the standings and are now 8 points out of the final Wild Card spot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Slide Continues
Elliott makes 34 saves for Flyers in win against Sabres
'"I think it's just disappointing because it's a game of mistakes, and right now we're making more mistakes than the other team," Buffalo coach Phil Housley said.' … [Read more...] about Elliott makes 34 saves for Flyers in win against Sabres
Sabres fall to Flyers in Montour's debut
'"I just thought they came out with more intensity than us, more desperation," Sabres captain Jack Eichel said. "Just from the first shift, I don't think we were ready to play and then they were on the power play. It seems like we're chasing the game from there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Flyers in Montour’s debut
Sabres recall O'Regan
'O'Regan (5'10", 180 lbs., 1/30/1994) re-joins the Sabres for his second recall of 2018-19. The Berlin, Germany native has recorded 34 points (18+16) in 53 games with Rochester this season. He has also appeared in one game for the Sabres this season, logging 11:56 of ice time on Feb. 23 against the Washington Capitals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall O’Regan
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks' Olofsson on course for a reunion with Swedish teammate Dahlin (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks ready for final stretch after NHL trade deadline (WROC-TV) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Tuesday's Philadelphia Coverage
Brian Elliott will get call as Flyers host Jack Eichel, Buffalo Sabres (Philadelphia Inquirer) Sabres, Flyers moving on after trades (The Sports Xchange) Flyers vs. Sabres: Live stream, storylines, game time and more (NBC Sports Philadelphia) Sabres at Flyers preview (NHL.com) 5 Things: BUF vs. PHI (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) Drop the puck already: Flyers-Sabres … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Sabres comeback falls short after second-period collapse in Toronto
'"I think we have to realize they’re going to have pushes," said Reinhart. "They have some of the best players in the world over there. We need to find a way to calm down and be composed when they do have those pushes. Try to stop the momentum as quick as possible."' … [Read more...] about Sabres comeback falls short after second-period collapse in Toronto
Unexpected trade motivates new Sabres defenseman Brandon Montour
'"Nobody wants to get traded," Montour, who is expected to make his Sabres debut Tuesday in Philadelphia, said in Scotiabank Arena. "Obviously sad to leave friends. I was drafted there. ... It’s one of those things where I want to prove them wrong. I wanted to stay there for a long time, but it didn’t happen. This is home now."' … [Read more...] about Unexpected trade motivates new Sabres defenseman Brandon Montour
Mike Harrington: Botterill crosses key line at right time for Sabres' growth
'Montour checks every box for the Sabres. He's a right-shot defenseman. He's young (24), relatively cheap (cap hit of about $3.4 million), under contract for next season and only a restricted free agent after that.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Botterill crosses key line at right time for Sabres’ growth
Sabres Notebook: Kyle Okposo returns to lineup after suffering concussion
'"A little bit," Okposo said when asked if he feared for his condition. "I think there’s a psychological component, too. You get hit and I obviously know my history better than anybody. There’s definitely that component of, ‘Am I OK?’ ... You just have to find a balance. You have to be in tune with your body and your mind. Be really honest with yourself and how you feel. I feel … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Kyle Okposo returns to lineup after suffering concussion
The Wraparound: Maple Leafs 5, Sabres 3
'The Sabres allowed four second-period goals, including three in a span of two minutes, four seconds, and their comeback fell short in a 5-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Maple Leafs 5, Sabres 3
Sabres hope adding established player in Brandon Montour buoys them
'“It shows they believe in this group,” Sabres center Evan Rodrigues said prior to Monday’s 5-3 loss to the Maple Leafs, a game Montour sat out after traveling. “I think we have a big belief in here and obviously adding someone like that is going to make us more dynamic, especially offensively.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope adding established player in Brandon Montour buoys them
Sabres notes: Trade puts chip on Brandon Montour’s shoulder
'“It’s one of those things where I want to prove them wrong,” Montour said prior to Monday’s 5-3 loss to the Maple Leafs. “I wanted to stay there for a long time. I guess this is home now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Trade puts chip on Brandon Montour’s shoulder
Tuesday's Toronto Coverage
Andersen's 100th win leads Leafs over Sabres (Toronto Sun) Relatively quiet on trade deadline day, Dubas steadfast in belief in Leafs (Toronto Sun) With salary cap issues on horizon for Leafs, Dubas stresses development (Toronto Sun) Leafs overcome another slow start with second-period salvo in win over Sabres (Toronto Star) Leafs’ Kyle Dubas made his biggest moves long … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Toronto Coverage