'“They have a right to be mad," Sabres winger Kyle Okposo said. "They have a right to be (upset). The second half of the year hasn’t gone as planned. It’s just, last night we were lifeless, today it was a little bit better but it was 4-0. It’s not good enough. We’ve got to give them something to cheer about, and we didn’t tonight. They’ve got a right to be upset. They’ve been … [Read more...] about Sabres booed off home ice after being shut out for fifth time in 12 games
Archives for April 1, 2019
Mike Harrington: It's hard to figure how the Sabres are handling their prospects
'Most of the crowd left for their second intermission break and stunning numbers of fans didn't return for the third period. Were there even 5,000 left in the building as the stragglers booed the final 30 seconds off the clock?' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s hard to figure how the Sabres are handling their prospects
The Wraparound: Blue Jackets 4, Sabres 0
'The book is out on Linus Ullmark. The 25-year-old goalie has proven capable of making difficult saves for the mistake-prone Buffalo Sabres, yet opponents have noticed that Ullmark struggles when tracking the puck on wraparound shots to the opposite post.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Blue Jackets 4, Sabres 0
Linus Ullmark struggles again in Sabres’ ugly loss to Blue Jackets
'The Swede has been performing like a goalie who has lost much of his confidence.' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark struggles again in Sabres’ ugly loss to Blue Jackets
Sabres notes: Jake McCabe returns to lineup as Marco Scandella leaves
'McCabe, 25, is perhaps the Sabres’ most versatile defenseman. He also showcases an edge the reeling team has sorely lacked.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jake McCabe returns to lineup as Marco Scandella leaves
Sullivan: Time for Sabres to show Housley the door
'In a sport that's largely about effort, hockey coaches are held to a high standard as motivators. From what I can tell, Housley couldn’t motivate a 6-year-old in a candy store. It’s painful listening to his interviews, when he stammers and struggles to say anything remotely meaningful. He called his team soft after a loss a month, then retreated. He wouldn’t want to hurt the … [Read more...] about Sullivan: Time for Sabres to show Housley the door
Monday's Columbus Coverage
Bobrovsky, Jackets blank Sabres (Columbus Dispatch) David Savard contributing on offense, too (Columbus Dispatch) Blue Jackets 4, Sabres 0: Five takeaways (Columbus Dispatch) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Final: Blue Jackets 4, Sabres 0 (BlueJackets.com) Postgame Hat Trick: Jackets pass latest test in Buffalo (BlueJackets.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Columbus Coverage
Bobrovsky stops 38 shots, Blue Jackets top Sabres 4-0
'Columbus, playing a night after a 5-2 win at Nashville, was being outshot 7-1 through the first 6:20, before closing the period by scoring three times on its next 12 shots.' … [Read more...] about Bobrovsky stops 38 shots, Blue Jackets top Sabres 4-0
Sabres shut out by Columbus 4-0
'With less than three minutes to go in the period a lucky bounce for Columbus extended the lead to 3-0 over Buffalo. Nick Foligno was credited with his 17th goal of the season as he used a wrap around to hit the puck off of Brandon Montour's skate before going in the net. Ryan Dzingel was given the lone assist on the score.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out by Columbus 4-0
The Sabres get one goal on the weekend
'Somebody said to me that there’s no hitting by the Sabres, but who is going to hit? Jake McCabe will, Will Borgen did in the AHL, but not much up here, Girgensons will throw the occasional body check and Kyle Okposo finishes his checks as does Scott Wilson, but you can’t expect Lawrence Pilut, Alex Nylander or Casey Mittelstadt to all of a sudden become huge hitters.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres get one goal on the weekend
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Blue Jackets
'"Yeah I feel for them. I mean, it sucks. Obviously nobody wants to lose in this city. Including us. It's not like we're going out there and trying to lose every single night. You know, obviously, it sucks for the fans, it sucks for us, it sucks for everyone involved. It's been a few years of this, which has been unfortunate for a lot of us in here. Once again, I'm just going … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Blue Jackets
The Sabres find themselves back in the lottery conversation
'If they finished where they are now, the Sabres would have a greater than 50-50 chance of picking 6th or 7th. The kind of pick that won't get anyone excited for next season. Their chances of getting a top three pick, however, would be enough to have Sabres fans paying attention to the draft lottery.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres find themselves back in the lottery conversation
Sabres Drop 7th Straight
'The Buffalo Sabres lost their 7th straight game for the second time this month, falling to Columbus 4-0.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Drop 7th Straight
Blue Jackets shut out Sabres, move into first wild card in East
'"We were playing really well the first seven, eight minutes, then they get one and then we just sat back on our heels a little bit," Sabres right wing Kyle Okposo said. "Settle down for the second, give one up on a 2-on-1 and it's tough at that point. I don't know. I don't have all the answers right now. We have to play hard until the end."' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets shut out Sabres, move into first wild card in East
Sabres empathize with fans following loss to Blue Jackets
'"We're not quitting," he said. "We're showing resiliency. Guys are battling through the end, and obviously we continue to end up on the wrong side of things right now, but we're going to continue harping competing and work ethic."' … [Read more...] about Sabres empathize with fans following loss to Blue Jackets