'“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
Archives for October 2019
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
At the Horn: Sabres 2 - Rangers 6
'The Rangers jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first period, the first two of which were products of giveaways by the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 2 – Rangers 6
Swiss spot isn't only offseason connection for Sabres coach and Sharks' Joe Thornton
'"Oh, he’s the best," Thornton said of Krueger while pulling off his jersey following the Sharks' morning skate Tuesday. "The best. Just a fantastic guy. A fantastic guy."' … [Read more...] about Swiss spot isn’t only offseason connection for Sabres coach and Sharks’ Joe Thornton
Casey Mittelstadt's drive to net shows Sabres' commitment to defense
'Mittelstadt's shift also was a prominent talking point during the Sabres' team film session prior to practice Wednesday. The sequence illustrated the defensive work coach Ralph Krueger wants to see from his players every game and continued an upward trend in Mittelstadt's play. However, he downplayed his part in the victory.' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt’s drive to net shows Sabres’ commitment to defense
Editorial: Joy in Pegulaville
'Does that mean it’s time to start planning the championship parades? No, but neither should the September and October victories be discounted. Championships are nice, but they are hard to come by, in case you haven’t noticed. Why bother hosting 41 NHL games or eight NFL home contests, in seasons that unfold over several months, if all that matters is becoming the last team … [Read more...] about Editorial: Joy in Pegulaville
TV ratings show Sabres fans are losing sleep over the team's early success
'But here’s the most positive sign for interest in the team and evidence of fans losing sleep: The Sabres’ loss to Anaheim in the first game of the three-game California road trip had a 5.9 rating even though it started at 10 p.m. and ended around 1 a.m.' … [Read more...] about TV ratings show Sabres fans are losing sleep over the team’s early success