'The Sabres gave Skinner an eight-year, $72-million deal last spring after he gave them a contract-year, 40-goal season. He has 11 goals this season but seven of them came in October. For those scoring at home, that means just four goals in the last 22 games.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner’s slide is a real head-scratcher for Sabres’ offense
Archives for December 2019
If Jack Eichel gets a point Thursday, he'll tie Gilbert Perreault for franchise record
'Eichel has 16 goals, 15 assists and 31 points during his current 17-game streak, which ties a pair of 17-gamers put up by Hall of Famer Dave Andreychuk during the 1991-92 and 1992-93 seasons. Perreault's totals were 10-21-31 during his 18-game run.' … [Read more...] about If Jack Eichel gets a point Thursday, he’ll tie Gilbert Perreault for franchise record
Sabres captain Jack Eichel morphing into superstar during point streak
'The American has already scored 24 goals and 50 points in 35 games, putting him on pace for 56 goals and 117 points. With the Sabres standing in second place in the Atlantic Division after years of futility, he’s a legitimate Hart Trophy candidate as league MVP.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Jack Eichel morphing into superstar during point streak
Thursday's Philadelphia Coverage
Eichel and Buffalo take on Philadelphia (AP) After arduous week, Flyers set for Sabres' visit (Field Level Media) Sabres at Flyers preview (NHL.com) 5 Things: Flyers vs. Sabres (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Buffalo 80’s Night a special opportunity for Dave Andreychuk
'“We didn’t win like I did in Tampa,” Andreycuck said. I went through lots of first, first goal, first playoff games. I know a lot of people don’t understand the connection. It’s not home anymore, but it’s pretty close.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 80’s Night a special opportunity for Dave Andreychuk
Hart Trophy Watch: Jack Eichel is dominating and keeping Sabres alive, but is he the MVP so far?
'It took just 35 games for Eichel to hit the 50-point mark with 24 goals and 26 assists. He's on pace to shatter his previous highs in goals (28) and points (82) and he's averaging nearly 22 minutes of ice time per night -- a massive load for a player whose team obviously realizes how much they need him.' … [Read more...] about Hart Trophy Watch: Jack Eichel is dominating and keeping Sabres alive, but is he the MVP so far?
Jack Eichel making a compelling case for the true definition of MVP
'If he were to win the Hart, Eichel would be only the second player in franchise history to be named MVP, after the greatest Sabre (and in this writer’s opinion the greatest NHL goalie) of all-time, Dominik Hasek. If Eichel records a point Thursday night in Philadelphia, he’ll tie Gilbert Perreault for the longest scoring streak in franchise history at 18 games. At this point … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel making a compelling case for the true definition of MVP
Krueger: We need to be a threat with more secondary scoring
'"We dug ourselves a hole, for sure. It was disappointing because we were off our game last night from the get-go and had trouble finding the principles that make us the best possible team. We were frustrated with that. What I liked was the reaction within the room after two periods and the conversations we had, and the fight in the third where with the 6-on-4 with … [Read more...] about Krueger: We need to be a threat with more secondary scoring
Buffalo head coaches McDermott, Krueger growing a 'natural friendship'
'“Ralph has been a good partner of mine, call it, and in some ways a mentor, honestly, in the bandwidth of his experience,” McDermott said of Krueger. “He’s been in a lot of places and done a lot of things and accomplished a lot over the course of his career, so I try to stay in touch with him and encourage him. I’m not sure I share much that he can use, but he’s certainly … [Read more...] about Buffalo head coaches McDermott, Krueger growing a ‘natural friendship’
Jack Eichel could tie the Sabres record for consecutive games with a point against the Flyers
'Starting with a four goal performance against the Ottawa Senators on November 16th, Eichel has recorded 16 goals and 15 assists in the Sabres last 17 games in a row.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel could tie the Sabres record for consecutive games with a point against the Flyers
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Mittelstadt goes scoreless in Amerks' debut, a loss to Devils (Buffalo News) Amerks come up short in Binghamton (Amerks.com) Devils take down Amerks, 2-1 (BinghamtonDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Jack Eichel stretches point streak to 17 games, but slow start dooms Sabres
'An uncharacteristically bad two periods prevented the Sabres (16-12-7) from creating distance between them and the Leafs (17-14-4) in the Atlantic Division, and illustrated a problem that's plagued Buffalo since Eichel was drafted second overall in 2015: a lack of supplementary scoring.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel stretches point streak to 17 games, but slow start dooms Sabres
Sabres waited on Victor Olofsson and are getting their rewards
'Now he's one of the favorites for the Calder Trophy. The Sabres showed incredible patience with him in the face of outside views (raising hand) that he should have been in the NHL far sooner last year in place of Tage Thompson. They're able to enjoy the told-ya-so phase.' … [Read more...] about Sabres waited on Victor Olofsson and are getting their rewards
The Wraparound: Maple Leafs 5, Sabres 3
'The Sabres looked over-matched for 40 minutes of the two teams' third meeting of the season, though. Jack Eichel extended his point streak to 17 games, one off the franchise record, and the Sabres scored three goals in the third period, but Auston Matthews' two goals held up in a 5-3 win for the Toronto Maple Leafs in Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Maple Leafs 5, Sabres 3
Numbers explain why Casey Mittelstadt was sent to Rochester
'Part of a center’s job is to open shooting lanes for wingers, and that has been hit or miss most of his career. And it goes without saying that ice time is largely earned, too. Though Buffalo’s top line is loaded with star talent, Mittelstadt hasn’t done much individually to justify more usage – and, consequently, better teammates.' … [Read more...] about Numbers explain why Casey Mittelstadt was sent to Rochester