'It seems like every time the Sabres make a mistake the puck ends up in their own net. Whether it's a turnover in the defensive zone or a player failing to pick up his defensive assignment the Sabres have played some sloppy hockey for the last few months.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Blackhawks topple Sabres 7-3
Archives for February 2019
Late push not enough as Sabres lose to Blackhawks
'They learned another tough lesson on Friday, as their comeback effort in the third period fell short, in a 7-3 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks -- who entered the night dead last in the Central Division.' … [Read more...] about Late push not enough as Sabres lose to Blackhawks
Kane surpasses 900 NHL points in Blackhawks win against Sabres
'"The first period, we had 15 shots, we should've had 25 shots," Buffalo coach Phil Housley said. "We passed up way too many opportunities, and when we did get shots nobody was in front of the net."' … [Read more...] about Kane surpasses 900 NHL points in Blackhawks win against Sabres
Checking miscues prove costly in loss to Blackhawks
'"We're too busy trying to score goals," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "And then when the puck gets turned over or there's a possession in question, that switch isn't going off, we're waiting for somebody else to come back, the lack of respect of our own net."' … [Read more...] about Checking miscues prove costly in loss to Blackhawks
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Newcomer Taylor Leier welcomes chance with Sabres organization (Buffalo News) Amerks score three straight in comeback win over Devils (Amerks.com) Recapping the month of January (Amerks.com) Devils surrender lead in late loss to Amerks (BinghamtonDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Mike Harrington: Home is where the Sabres' playoffs hopes will rekindle or fade away
'The Sabres are 14-6-3 at KeyBank and the only team in the East with fewer regulation home losses is Tampa Bay at 20-5-0. The upcoming schedule is not daunting either.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Home is where the Sabres’ playoffs hopes will rekindle or fade away
Sabres Notebook: Zach Bogosian holding Casino for a Cause
'A number of Buffalo Sabres players will be dealing cards and working the gaming tables when the Town Ballroom downtown is transformed to resemble a prohibition-era casino Saturday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Zach Bogosian holding Casino for a Cause
Kevyn Adams named HarborCenter general manager
'The promotion of Adams and other appointments at HarborCenter come in the wake of the sudden resignations of Michael Gilbert, senior vice president of administration and general manager, and Nik Fattey, vice president and director of hockey. They departed in early January after an internal investigation into whether the two men sexually harassed female employees after a … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams named HarborCenter general manager
Long home stand could make or break Sabres’ season
'The Sabres’ season hinges on this 15-day stretch. Realistically, they need to win five games or earn at least 10 points if they want to stay in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff chase.' … [Read more...] about Long home stand could make or break Sabres’ season
Friday's Chicago Coverage
Scouting report: Blackhawks at Buffalo Sabres (Arlington Heights Daily Herald) Blackhawks check momentum in visit to Buffalo (The Sports Xchange) Blackhawks at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Preview: Blackhawks at Sabres 2/1 (Blackhawks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Chicago Coverage