'The last 3:31 of that period just shows how soft and fragile this team is. They were in complete control of the game and all of a sudden they were behind.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres lay another egg and blow a game to Edmonton
Archives for March 2019
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Oilers
'"I think what happens in the room stays in the room. I think we just came in, regrouped and played a good 3rd period. We just weren't able to find the next goal. We had a lot of chances. We're not going to deny the fact that we had chances to get the next goal, but I think what happens in the room is our business."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Oilers
5 Observations: Sabres squander two-goal lead, fall to Oilers 4-3
'To say these types of collapses are concerning would be an understatement but at this point, they shouldn't come as a surprise. If the Sabres have proved anything this season it's that they can't play a full 60-minutes. That was evident once again on Monday and cost the Sabres two precious points.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres squander two-goal lead, fall to Oilers 4-3
Sabres blow 3-1 lead as Oilers win 3rd straight
'They’ve been in perpetual freefall since and are now 13-22-6 since reaching the No. 1 spot in late November.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow 3-1 lead as Oilers win 3rd straight
Oilers rally past Sabres for third straight win
'"You've got to play a full 60 minutes. You've got to check for a full 60 minutes in this League," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We outshot them, we out-chanced them. There's no reason why we shouldn't have come out with two points tonight, and it's just a little bit of defensive lapses for five minutes."' … [Read more...] about Oilers rally past Sabres for third straight win
Short stretch costs Sabres again in loss to Oilers
'"I'm just going to say it again: You cannot play 55 minutes in this league," Housley said. "Those are two points that should have been in our pocket. We have to check for a full 60. We do that tonight, we win. It's simple as that. It's about picking up your people. Doing your job defensively."' … [Read more...] about Short stretch costs Sabres again in loss to Oilers
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect C.J. Smith lands opportunity after long journey (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sam Reinhart and Leon Draisaitl also bear watching in Sabres-Oilers matchup
'Draisaitl, and not McDavid, actually leads the Oilers in goals with 40. That's seven more than McDavid, who had 41 last year, and gives Edmonton a 40-goal man in two straight years for the first time since Mark Messier had 45 in 1989-90 and Petr Klima had 40 in 1990-91.' … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart and Leon Draisaitl also bear watching in Sabres-Oilers matchup
Mike Harrington: In rising cities, Sabres and Oilers suffer falls from grace
'The major inquiry is this one: Will either of these teams ever win again?' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: In rising cities, Sabres and Oilers suffer falls from grace
Sabres could turn to goalie Carter Hutton again
'In last Monday’s 5-3 loss in Toronto, the Sabres imploded in front of Hutton, hanging him out to dry. Sabres coach Phil Housley mercifully yanked Hutton after the Maple Leafs scored three times in barely two minutes during a wretched second period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could turn to goalie Carter Hutton again
Monday's Edmonton Coverage
Edmonton Oilers Game Day: Set for Sabres rematch (Edmonton Sun) Draisaitl, Oilers chase wild-card spot in matchup vs. Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Oilers at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Preview: Oilers at Sabres (EdmontonOilers.com) Morning skate report: Oilers at Sabres (EdmontonOilers.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Edmonton Coverage
What happened in Vegas won't stay in Vegas
'So how much should the Sabres pay Skinner and how long should the contract be? Now that we are past the trade deadline, the Sabres can do what no other team can do by offering Skinner an eight-year contract. In terms of average value, the easy answer is less than the $10 million a year that Eichel is making. Eichel should be the highest paid player on the team at this point, … [Read more...] about What happened in Vegas won’t stay in Vegas
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks fall to Crunch, drop back into a tie for first in division (Buffalo News) Amerks split weekend with 4-1 loss to Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch Top Amerks, 4-1 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
'Simple' mistakes slow Sabres in another loss to the Maple Leafs
'"I’m not going to beat around the bush: it’s disappointing that we didn’t get the result," Housley lamented. "We didn’t meet our standard tonight. ... These guys have fought and battled together, and fought for each other in the third period. We get one goal it changes the complexion of the game, but the bottom line is we didn’t get the result at this time of the year."' … [Read more...] about ‘Simple’ mistakes slow Sabres in another loss to the Maple Leafs
Mike Harrington: They kept teasing us but this loss is the end for the Sabres
'The Sabres can excuse-monger all they want. But the fact remains this season has been an embarrassment for more than three months. They're nine points out of the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: They kept teasing us but this loss is the end for the Sabres