'The bad news: Not much else worked out. The Sabres couldn't score (25th in goals) or defend (23rd in goals against), and a 6-11-4 stretch in the middle of the season torpedoed them.' … [Read more...] about Looking ahead for the Buffalo Sabres: Decision looms on Jeff Skinner
Archives for March 2019
Sabres fall in Montreal 7-4
'With the regulation loss, Buffalo is officially eliminated from playoff contention, marking eight straight years without a postseason appearance.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall in Montreal 7-4
The Sabres are officially out of the playoffs
'I know that is what he’s hoping for from his teammates, but pride has not been in big abundance with this team since November 29.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres are officially out of the playoffs
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Canadiens
'"Maybe we gave them a lot of what they got. I gotta get tighter on my check on that Gallagher goal. I feel like I kind of lost sight of the puck there. I thought [Shea] Weber might be taking the net, but he makes a good play. I gotta be better. I gotta be tighter on Gallagher and not let him get that shot away. That one's on me, but I think just as a group we can do a better … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Canadiens
Buffalo Sabres miss playoffs for eighth consecutive season
'Since their win streak ended the Sabres have one of the worst records in the NHL with just 13 wins and 36 losses [13-28-8].' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres miss playoffs for eighth consecutive season
Sabres eliminated from postseason contention with 7-4 loss to Habs
'Buffalo jumped out a 1-0 lead courtesy of Sam Reinhart in the first period, but wouldn't find the back of the net again until the end of the second period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres eliminated from postseason contention with 7-4 loss to Habs
Canadiens defeat Sabres, pad lead for second wild card in East
'"It's been a long year and obviously these same issues seem to continue to haunt us, so we've just got to be better here for the next few games," Eichel said. "I think there's a lot of pride on the line. There's a lot to play for. You know, we represent our city, we represent each other, this organization, and that should be enough right there."' … [Read more...] about Canadiens defeat Sabres, pad lead for second wild card in East
Costly mistakes mount in loss to Canadiens
'"I thought we had a good first period," Eichel said. "Second period, I thought maybe we got a little bit away from our game and I thought they were able to extend shifts in our end and we probably turned over too many pucks and that led to some of their goals."' … [Read more...] about Costly mistakes mount in loss to Canadiens
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Olofsson scores twice in Amerks' win in Toronto (Buffalo News) Amerks snap skid, reach 40-win mark with 5-2 victory over Marlies (Amerks.com) Marlies Fall 5-2 to Visiting Amerks (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabers, a very different team four months later
'The Sabers live another season of misery. They are missing the playoffs for the eighth consecutive year. Start a conversation with Buffalo colleagues and you will quickly feel a certain cynicism about the team.' … [Read more...] about The Sabers, a very different team four months later
After enduring slump, Conor Sheary using his speed to make impact for Sabres
'"Personally, I feel like I’m playing a little bit better," Sheary said following practice Friday. "I’m starting to use my speed a little bit more, and I’m creating a lot more turnovers than I was maybe earlier in the season. That’s the way I’m going to be effective. I may not show up on the score sheet every night, but if I can help my team win in other ways, that’s going to … [Read more...] about After enduring slump, Conor Sheary using his speed to make impact for Sabres
Newcomer Brandon Montour utilizing skills with Sabres
'“I think he’s enjoying the opportunity,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “He’s just really still trying to get acclimated to his teammates and just trying to be part of the solution. I just like the way he plays. He plays an aggressive style, he likes to join the rush, he wants to get on the attack and he’s got a little edge to his game."' … [Read more...] about Newcomer Brandon Montour utilizing skills with Sabres
Sabres’ Matt Hunwick day-to-day; Zach Bogosian practices
'Hunwick missed his second straight practice this morning inside HarborCenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matt Hunwick day-to-day; Zach Bogosian practices
Saturday's Montreal Coverage
Canadiens Game Day: Sabres won't be an easy opponent for Canadiens (Montreal Gazette) Buffalo Sabres at Canadiens: Five things you should know (Montreal Gazette) Canadiens take aim at struggling Sabres, cling to playoff spot (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Canadiens preview (NHL.com) BUF@MTL: Five things you need to know (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Montreal Coverage
Sabres' Nylander getting a chance with Eichel
'I had wondered if playing with a player of Jack Eichel’s abilities is harder. Nylander said quite the opposite, “I think it’s probably easier because you know what he’s going to do, you know he can make plays and he can shoot the puck too, so you have to be aware at all times because when he has the puck it’ll be right on you tape.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nylander getting a chance with Eichel