'Jeff Skinner scored a goal Tuesday night. Imagine that being big news for the first 4 1/2 months of this season.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Skinner breaks through but dark times remain in another Sabres loss
Archives for April 3, 2019
The Wraparound: Nashville Predators 3, Buffalo Sabres 2
'The Sabres (31-39-10) have lost three straight in regulation. They are 0-7-1 in their last eight games and 1-13-2 in their 16.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Nashville Predators 3, Buffalo Sabres 2
Former Sabre Ryan O'Reilly sells Middlesex home for $1.4 million
'O'Reilly sold his four-bedroom house for $1.363 million to a limited liability company called 186 Middlesex LLC. The identity of the buyer could not be independently verified.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Ryan O’Reilly sells Middlesex home for $1.4 million
Sabres coach Phil Housley miffed after no-goal call: ‘We got screwed’
'“We talked about these last two home games, and the guys brought it tonight, and we need that emotion and we need that passion on Thursday (in the home finale),” Housley said. “They should be (ticked) off. We’re all (ticked) off."' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Phil Housley miffed after no-goal call: ‘We got screwed’
Sabres notes: Rasmus Ristolainen returns after battling flu
'“I mentally feel really fresh,” Ristolainen said prior to the Sabres’ 3-2 loss to the Nashville Predators inside KeyBank Center. “It’s kind of fun to play hockey. Just sort of bring some fresh energy to the room and on the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Rasmus Ristolainen returns after battling flu
Wednesday's Nashville Coverage
Photo gallery (NHL.com) Johansen Tallies Winner as Preds Top Sabres, Gain in Central Division (NashvillePredators.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Nashville Coverage
Johansen lifts Predators to 3-2 win over slumping Sabres
'Frustration is setting in for the Sabres, who complained they were on the wrong end of two key rulings.' … [Read more...] about Johansen lifts Predators to 3-2 win over slumping Sabres
Nashville hands Sabres a 3-2 loss
'Ryan Johansen broke the tie in Nashville's favor with his 13th goal of the season early in the third period. He was able to back hand the puck into the top of the net after a good bounce off the back wall to make it 3-2 Predators. Viktor Arvidsson and Roman Josi were given the assists on the goal.' … [Read more...] about Nashville hands Sabres a 3-2 loss
From the locker room: Sabres-Predators
'"I don't know, I'm not really looking for moral victories right now, we've gotta win hockey games. It's frustrating, I don't know, at this point of the year, you know what I mean, we've gotta find ways to win and obviously we didn't that."' … [Read more...] about From the locker room: Sabres-Predators
Assistant GM Randy Sexton explains why players aren't rushed to the Sabres
'I’ve heard people who know nothing about hockey or player development say the Sabres should just have all their prospects up here and see what happens which is the road to disaster. Sexson agrees, “We can put anybody in a jersey and put him on the bench, so what! We want guys who can contribute consistently and in order to do that, it takes time. Development is a process.”' … [Read more...] about Assistant GM Randy Sexton explains why players aren’t rushed to the Sabres
Housley: 'Our culture is in a good place'
'“I look back and there’s been some very difficult times in my life where there’s been adverse situations, and that’s where I draw my experience from,” said Housley. “I do feel confident I can get the job done here. We haven’t gotten the results. We’re in a development stage, and sometimes that takes time. I know that’s not what people want to hear because of the situation that … [Read more...] about Housley: ‘Our culture is in a good place’
5 Observations: Sabres drop eighth straight, fall to Predators 3-2
'At the end of the day, Dahlin has had an exceptional start to his career. In a gloomy season full of disappointment Dahlin might be the lone bright spot. Let us use his turnover on Tuesday as a reminder that every once in a while he'll make a mistake and that's okay.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres drop eighth straight, fall to Predators 3-2
Improved Effort, Same Result
'The Sabres seemed more engaged and the effort was improved during Tuesday's game against Nashville but in the end it wasn't enough to avoid an 8th straight loss.' … [Read more...] about Improved Effort, Same Result
Predators tie for first in Central, defeat Sabres
'"I thought we played better than we have in a little while," Sabres forward Kyle Okposo said. "I liked our game, for the most part. They're a good hockey team over there. I thought that we did a lot of good things tonight."' … [Read more...] about Predators tie for first in Central, defeat Sabres
Housley disapproves of officiating following loss to Predators
'"… I'm not really looking for moral victories right now, we got to win hockey games. It's frustrating at this time of the year, you know what I mean? We just got to find ways to win."' … [Read more...] about Housley disapproves of officiating following loss to Predators