Detroit hosts Buffalo, aims to stop home skid (AP) Red Wings aim to end slide vs. Sabres (Field Level Media) Sabres at Red Wings preview (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Detroit Coverage
Archives for October 25, 2019
Sabres glad to escape from New York after a dud of a night
'"It was a very strange game," said coach Ralph Krueger. "First of all, we put ourselves in the hole for sure with the puck management or lack of. But there were so many moments where you felt you were getting back into it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres glad to escape from New York after a dud of a night
Vesey's return to New York comes as he finds comfort in Buffalo
'"Even for the last 4-5 games, I've felt better and better," Vesey said prior to the game in Madison Square Garden. "It feels like our line is starting to click. It seems like in California and on Tuesday (at home against San Jose), we're in the offensive zone every time we're out there. It's good for me to hold on to some pucks and make some plays. I feel like I'm knocking on … [Read more...] about Vesey’s return to New York comes as he finds comfort in Buffalo
The Wraparound: Rangers 6, Sabres 2
'New York took a 3-0 lead through 20 minutes in a rare offensive outburst. The Rangers had scored just five goals in the first period in their first seven games -- and had not scored more than twice in any of their previous five games as they went 0-4-1.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Rangers 6, Sabres 2
Friday's New York Coverage
Rangers snap five-game skid with surprisingly dominant effort (New York Post) Two key Rangers pieces already thriving in New York (New York Post) Ryan Strome and Brett Howden fill void at center for Rangers (New York Post) Rangers beat Sabres at MSG to snap their five-game losing streak (Newsday) David Quinn: Rangers ending slide was a team effort (Newsday) Postgame … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage
Traikos: NHL-best Sabres playing looser under new coach Ralph Krueger
'“It’s his delivery. It’s his message. It’s the energy he brings to the rink everyday,” said Sabres captain Jack Eichel. “He’s just such a positive person. When you’re around that enough, for one he makes you want to play better for him. And he does a really good job of bringing out the best in you.”' … [Read more...] about Traikos: NHL-best Sabres playing looser under new coach Ralph Krueger
Strome Scores Twice as Rangers Down Sabres 6-2
'“We didn’t show the Rangers enough respect and they punished us for it,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. “There were so many moments where we felt like we were getting back into it. We just couldn’t recover from the hole we dug ourselves into.”' … [Read more...] about Strome Scores Twice as Rangers Down Sabres 6-2
The Sabres will (maybe, possibly, probably not) win the Stanley Cup in 2020, just like we predicted
'Second, we did not see Ralph Krueger coming. Months after he was hired as GM of the Sabres, Murray fired Ted Nolan and replaced him with Dan Bylsma. Didn’t work. When Jason Botterill became GM of the Sabres, he fired Bylsma and replaced him with Phil Housley. Really didn’t work. The funny thing is that both hirings seemed like pretty good ideas at the time.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres will (maybe, possibly, probably not) win the Stanley Cup in 2020, just like we predicted
Sabres upended by Rangers 6-2
'Three first period goals for the New York Rangers helped pace the team to a 6-2 win over the Sabres on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden.' … [Read more...] about Sabres upended by Rangers 6-2
The Sabres get outworked in a 6-2 loss to the Rangers
'Jeff Skinner seemed to lose his composure in the third period. He took one penalty and then had an obvious high sticking penalty and then started arguing. About what? Taking six minutes in penalties when you’re down two goals to start a period is not ideal and very selfish, especially when you’re Buffalo’s best pure goal scorer.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres get outworked in a 6-2 loss to the Rangers
Friedman: A Scandella trade is something the Sabres 'may have to do'
'"The reason there's interest in him is because he's played very well. He came from Minnesota, he was a guy who was seen as a good NHL defenseman, and like a lot of players in Buffalo the last couple of years, it wasn't going as well. But, he's played really well at the start of this year."' … [Read more...] about Friedman: A Scandella trade is something the Sabres ‘may have to do’
5 Observations: Rangers top Sabres 6-2
'Rasmus Dahlin had one of his worst games as a member of the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Rangers top Sabres 6-2
Sabres struggle in 6-2 loss to Rangers
'The Blue shirts pushed around the Blue & Gold, took advantage of several defensive lapses and turnovers en route to a 6-2 win at Madison Square Garden.' … [Read more...] about Sabres struggle in 6-2 loss to Rangers
Strome scores twice, Rangers top Sabres to end five-game losing streak
'"The growth process doesn't change depending on the score of a game. We are still making mistakes. We made mistakes in past games and we were able to find ways to win. Today, we just couldn't recover from the hole that we dug ourselves into. This is not a big problem." -- Sabres coach Ralph Krueger' … [Read more...] about Strome scores twice, Rangers top Sabres to end five-game losing streak
After loss to Rangers, Sabres turn attention to Friday's game in Detroit
'"The growth process doesn't change depending on the score of a game. We are still making mistakes. We made mistakes in past games that we were able to find ways to win," Krueger said. "And today, we just couldn't recover from the hole that we dug ourselves into. This is not a big problem. These guys are trying and sometimes it's because they're trying a little too hard that … [Read more...] about After loss to Rangers, Sabres turn attention to Friday’s game in Detroit