Sabres look to do more than score at Carolina (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Hurricanes preview (NHL.com) Preview: Sabres vs. Hurricanes (CarolinaHurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Carolina Coverage
Archives for March 2019
O'Reilly to make emotional return to Buffalo
'Buffalo traded O’Reilly to the Blues on July 1 in a trade that has come to look exceptionally lopsided in the Blues’ favor. The Blues sent Patrik Berglund, Vladimir Sobotka, Tage Thompson and two draft picks to the Sabres for O’Reilly. Berglund was so unhappy in Buffalo that he walked away from his contract and returned to Sweden. Sobotka and Thompson have combined for 12 … [Read more...] about O’Reilly to make emotional return to Buffalo
Unbelievable scoring drought highlights Sabres’ shortcomings in yet another lost season
'But the reality is that Housley, for whatever faults he may have, has done some good this season. The Sabres are a middle of the road team when it comes to most possession metrics. Buffalo has shown continued improvement in those areas under Housley, and that’s one of the few positives the Sabres have seen this season. So, while he may not be the answer, it would seem he’s not … [Read more...] about Unbelievable scoring drought highlights Sabres’ shortcomings in yet another lost season
Sabres' Eichel is done with his two-game suspension
'The Sabres are not mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, but the players are realistic to know where they stand. Eichel said they still need to go out and play the best they can until the season is over, “We just compete every game because we’re competitors. I think everyone has something to play for here and the season’s not over and this is about pride, this is about … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel is done with his two-game suspension
With suspension behind him, Eichel set to return in Carolina
'"I think whenever you miss a game - hurt, suspended, whatever it is - I think it's tough to sit in the press box, for sure," he said. "You want to be out there competing as much as you can so, yeah, it stinks not playing. It's good that it's over and you just move past it."' … [Read more...] about With suspension behind him, Eichel set to return in Carolina
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Big game from Nedeljkovic sinks Amerks, Rochester falls to second in North Division (Buffalo News) Amerks fall in first of two with Checkers (Amerks.com) Asplund finding his game, success in second-half (Amerks.com) Checkers top Rochester in meeting of the AHL's top two teams (GoCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres shut out for a third consecutive game, the 'definition of inconsistent'
'The Sabres routinely choose to opt out of the sort of blue-collar work that fuel teams such as the Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out for a third consecutive game, the ‘definition of inconsistent’
Mike Harrington: Firing Housley may be only choice Sabres have
'There's little pride left on this team. Too many guys are quitting on him. Housley tried to point out it was scoreless after the first period Thursday and that's true. And so was the Sabres' 9-2 advantage in shots on goal at one point of the second period. But when you haven't scored a goal in three games, that's grasping at straws.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Firing Housley may be only choice Sabres have
Vladimir Sobotka says role with Sabres prevents him from making offensive impact
'"For sure," he said, in a voice barely above a whisper. "I've been in the D zone a lot. I'm doing my best. Not too much offensive time for me. It's my role. I'm doing my best."' … [Read more...] about Vladimir Sobotka says role with Sabres prevents him from making offensive impact
The Wraparound: Penguins 5, Sabres 0
'What unfolded Thursday night in KeyBank Center may have been worse than any of those meaningless games during their march to last place in 2018.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Penguins 5, Sabres 0
Reeling Sabres get shut out again, lose sixth straight game
'Their in-season regression has been shocking. They could become the first team in NHL history to have a 10-game winning and losing streak in the same campaign.' … [Read more...] about Reeling Sabres get shut out again, lose sixth straight game
Sabres notes: Casey Nelson returns after one-game benching
'The defenseman said he was looking through three players Saturday afternoon in Colorado and didn’t see Zadorov hit Eichel into the boards and rip off his helmet.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Casey Nelson returns after one-game benching
Friday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Penguins coast to win over Sabres, 5-0 (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Matt Murray finally gets a break vs. Sabres (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins’ Casey DeSmith answers call with shutout of Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Patric Hornqvist heating up as Penguins mount late-season charge (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Snap Shots: Pens 5, Sabres 0 … [Read more...] about Friday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Kessel, Crosby help surging Penguins blank Sabres 5-0
'“Any time that you put on an NHL sweater, you put on the Sabres sweater, you better play with some pride. Otherwise you shouldn’t ... be here,” said Sabres forward Kyle Okposo, punctuating his frustration with a profanity. “I don’t believe that we’ve lost that. And if guys have, they shouldn’t be here. I don’t know what else to say.”' … [Read more...] about Kessel, Crosby help surging Penguins blank Sabres 5-0
Penguins use special teams to defeat Sabres 5-0
'The Sabres' first penalty of the night came five minutes into the second period when Casey Nelson served an interference minor. The Penguins were able to capitalize on the man advantage thanks to tic-tac-toe passing in the offensive zone.' … [Read more...] about Penguins use special teams to defeat Sabres 5-0