'The Sabres have been shut out four times in their last nine games and they have only three wins over their last 20 games, dropping 11 of their last 12. They have not won back-to-back games since Dec. 13, and were officially eliminated from playoff contention with a 7-4 loss Saturday in Montreal.' … [Read more...] about ‘Embarrassing’ loss to Ottawa gives Sabres the NHL’s worst record since Nov. 28
Archives for March 27, 2019
Sabres Notebook: Will Borgen a 'little nervous' before NHL debut in Ottawa
'“It was kind of a surprise," Borgen beamed. "I was downstairs having breakfast and [Amerks coach Chris Taylor] called me up and told me the news up in his room. It was pretty crazy. I got a little nervous right away, but excited, too.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Will Borgen a ‘little nervous’ before NHL debut in Ottawa
The Wraparound: Ottawa Senators 4, Buffalo Sabres 0
'With a 4-0 road loss to the Senators, Buffalo became the first team since the 1993-94 Winnipeg Jets to drop 13 consecutive road games and have a league-worst 35 points since their 10-game winning streak.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Ottawa Senators 4, Buffalo Sabres 0
Terry Pegula: New Bills stadium would be 'scaled-down ... Buffalo style'
'Asked if he felt he could justify bringing back Housley, Terry Pegula said, "Yeah, yeah, yeah. He's a young coach and he was a great player and I think he can grow as a coach."' … [Read more...] about Terry Pegula: New Bills stadium would be ‘scaled-down … Buffalo style’
Sabres sign Casey Fitzgerald to entry-level contract
'The former third-round pick will report to the Rochester Americans and play in the AHL on an amateur tryout agreement the rest of the season. His contract, which carries an average annual value of $925,000, will kick in next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Casey Fitzgerald to entry-level contract
Sabres’ Jason Botterill to run Canada’s World Championship squad
'Botterill, 42, is in his second season running the Sabres after 10 years in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ front office. He grew up in Winnipeg and won three gold medals as a player representing Canada at the World Junior Championship.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jason Botterill to run Canada’s World Championship squad
Wednesday's Ottawa Coverage
Warren Game Report: Senators' newcomers come up big in shutout of reeling Sabres (Ottawa Citizen) Anderson whitens the Sabers (Le Droit) Photo gallery (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Ottawa Coverage
Former Moorhead hockey player to make NHL debut Tuesday
'Parents of NHL players are given a stipend for their child's first NHL game. Borgen's parents, Lori and Bill, said they were unable to get to Ottawa from Fargo on Tuesday in time for the 6:30 p.m. game.' … [Read more...] about Former Moorhead hockey player to make NHL debut Tuesday
Andrerson gets 2nd shutout, Senators beat Sabres 4-0
'“We’re just giving up too much,” Kyle Okposo said. “We gave up two tap ins, a power-play goal and I can’t remember the first one. It’s a lack of respect for our net. I didn’t think we were ready to play (Tuesday) and that’s pretty inexcusable.I’m running out of things to say.”' … [Read more...] about Andrerson gets 2nd shutout, Senators beat Sabres 4-0
Sabres sign Boston College’s Fitzgerald to 2-year contract
'Fitzgerald was selected by Buffalo in the third round of the 2016 draft. The two-time Eagles captain was selected as Hockey East’s best defensive defenseman in 2017-18, and finished his college career with 17 goals and 82 points in 151 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Boston College’s Fitzgerald to 2-year contract
Sabres blanked in Ottawa 4-0
'Playing in his first career NHL game, Sabres defenseman Will Borgen saw 14:20 of ice time, dishing out three hits along the way. Rasmus Dahlin led all skaters with 22:29 time on ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blanked in Ottawa 4-0
The Sabres finally hit the point where they quit on a game
'You can boil this game down any way you want to, but we watched this team quit on the way to losing to the league’s worst team.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres finally hit the point where they quit on a game
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Senators
'"I said this before, everyone has something to play for. At this point, really, everyone has something to play for. Just the way that the last little bit's gone, it's been embarassing for us. If you can't play for self-pride, find something, find some motivation to play for. But everything has to get better."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Senators
Sabres sign Fitzgerald to entry-level contract
'The Americans will get some much-needed depth on defense with the addition of Fitzgerald. With the Sabres' recent call-up of Will Borgen and the trade for Brandon Montour that sent Brendan Guhle to Anaheim, Rochester's blueline has gotten a little thin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Fitzgerald to entry-level contract
Botterill to help run Team Canada at the IIHF World Championship
'This will be the first time Botterill has had any involvement with Hockey Canada in a managerial role. Botterill is the only player to ever win three-consecutive gold medals with Team Canada at the IIHF World Junior Championship from 1994 to 1996.' … [Read more...] about Botterill to help run Team Canada at the IIHF World Championship