'The NHL announced Thursday that Dahlin and the Sabres will participate in the 2019 NHL Global Series with a pair of regular-season games against Victor Hedman and the Tampa Bay Lightning at Ericsson Globe in Stockholm, Sweden on Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 9.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to play Lightning in Sweden for 2019 NHL Global Series
Archives for March 2019
Sabres again fail to win back-to-back games, despite Carter Hutton standing tall vs. Leafs
'The Sabres (31-33-9) were out-shot, 46-24, including 38-15 over the first two periods, and had 30 fewer shot attempts than the Maple Leafs (44-25-5), who had lost four of their previous five games and were playing the second night of a back-to-back.' … [Read more...] about Sabres again fail to win back-to-back games, despite Carter Hutton standing tall vs. Leafs
Mike Harrington: Plenty to think about in another Toronto victory
'The Sabres were owned in their own building by their archrivals and their fans. Again. Phil Housley was spitting nails after this one. This group of Blue and Gold doesn't seem to have enough hate of the Blue and White like Buffalo team's did in Housley's day. No excuse to be so flat right from the opening faceoff. People want to blame the coach for that. He's not on the ice. … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Plenty to think about in another Toronto victory
Sabres Notebook: Jason Pominville disappointed with being scratched
'"I think it’s just the situation we’re at, trying to see what we have, I guess, and giving opportunities to guys, which is understandable for the position we’re in," Pominville said following the Sabres' optional morning skate. "It (stinks) being the guy that has to sit out but I get that part a little bit. They know what I can bring. They know what I can do for the team, but … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Jason Pominville disappointed with being scratched
The Wraparound: Toronto Maple Leafs 4, Buffalo Sabres 2
'Despite remarkable goaltending from Carter Hutton, the Sabres were plagued by bad luck and poor defense in a 4-2 loss to the Maple Leafs in KeyBank Center, continuing a few ugly trends.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Toronto Maple Leafs 4, Buffalo Sabres 2
Pegula execs push sports wagering at Bills, Sabres games
'But, there’s a big if. If online sports betting is legalized in New York State – which is facing an uphill challenge in Albany at the state Capitol.' … [Read more...] about Pegula execs push sports wagering at Bills, Sabres games
Buffalo Bills, Sabres owner wants fans to be able to bet at games
'State records show the company, which owns both franchises and the Rochester Americans, hired Albany-based lobbying firm Ostroff Associates to a $7,500-a-month contract last month to push its sports-betting interests at the Capitol.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Bills, Sabres owner wants fans to be able to bet at games
Sabres goalie Carter Hutton nearly steals show in loss to Maple Leafs
'Of course, Hutton, who made 42 saves, could only do so much. The Leafs also got lucky.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Carter Hutton nearly steals show in loss to Maple Leafs
Sabres notes: Jason Pominville odd man out again
'“That’s part of the game. I’m not going around high-fiving people because I’m not playing. You want to play. I get the business side of it, for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jason Pominville odd man out again
Another Nylander hopes a long NHL career is in its infancy
'“I got two years where I had a couple of games in the NHL. I can use that this time. I just want to get better and better here, better defensively, offensively, keep working hard to get my feel going and play well.”' … [Read more...] about Another Nylander hopes a long NHL career is in its infancy
Thursday's Toronto Coverage
Leafs finally sound at both ends of the ice for much-needed win over Sabres (Toronto Sun) Backup Garret Sparks backs up his comments in leading Leafs over Sabres (Toronto Star) Another Nylander hopes a long NHL career is in its infancy (Toronto Star) Steady Sparks walks the walk in Maple Leafs’ win over Sabres (Sportsnet) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Toronto Coverage
Tavares, Matthews lead Maple Leafs to 4-2 win over Sabres
'“It’s obviously frustrating here on home ice,” goalie Carter Hutton said. “We get a big win and then we can’t answer the bell here today.”' … [Read more...] about Tavares, Matthews lead Maple Leafs to 4-2 win over Sabres
Toronto holds on to beat Sabres 4-2
'Alex Nylander's first NHL goal of the season trimmed the Sabres deficit to 3-2 in the third period. Vladimir Sobotka and Zach Bogosian were credited with the assists on the goal. The blue and gold had several more chances throughout the final period, but Sparks was able to keep the team from tying the game.' … [Read more...] about Toronto holds on to beat Sabres 4-2
The Sabres are a no show against the Leafs
'There are too many nights lately where this team just throws their sticks out there and it may leave no choice for the Pegula’s and Jason Botterill other than to fire Housley.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres are a no show against the Leafs
From the locker room: Sabres-Maple Leafs
'"Carter Hutton bailed us out in the first and second period. You know, we knew the magnitude of this game, the rivalry, and we didn't execute early. You know, we couldn't make a wall play, we didn't move our feet when we had the puck, we turned the puck over and then it came right back after us and we were chasing, chasing a lot. You know, couldn't kill the cycle, then when we … [Read more...] about From the locker room: Sabres-Maple Leafs