'"I’m a hockey player who wants to play hockey," Rodrigues said outside the Sabres' dressing room in KeyBank Center. "I think that’s pretty much, anyone out there will tell you the same thing. It’s a job, it’s a career. Just want to play hockey."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evan Rodrigues does not deny he wants a fresh start elsewhere
Archives for January 2, 2020
Grading each Sabres player at the season's midway point
'Carter Hutton: The 33-year-old experienced the biggest shift in performance of any Sabre this season. He went 6-0, including back-to-back shutouts, with a .943 save percentage during his first six games, only to go 0-6-4 with a .867 save percentage in his past 10.' … [Read more...] about Grading each Sabres player at the season’s midway point
Five years later, Sabres and Oilers have given Jack Eichel and Connor McDavid little help
'It is mind-boggling how difficult it has been for these organizations to build around their stars. And it’s on full display again in the 2019-20 season, where after hot October starts, the Oilers and Sabres have emphatically regressed to the middle of the pack.' … [Read more...] about Five years later, Sabres and Oilers have given Jack Eichel and Connor McDavid little help
Sabres’ Evan Rodrigues on trade request: ‘I just want to play hockey’
'In recent weeks, Rodrigues’ ice time has often dipped below 10 minutes. On Tuesday, the Sabres benched him for winger Dalton Smith, a tough guy who ended up playing less than two minutes in his NHL debut.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evan Rodrigues on trade request: ‘I just want to play hockey’
Thursday's Edmonton Coverage
Edmonton Oilers Game Day: Five-game road trip starts in Buffalo (Edmonton Journal) Eichel and Buffalo take on Edmonton (AP) Sabres aim to halt skid vs. Oilers (Field Level Media) Oilers at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Preview: Oilers at Sabres (EdmontonOilers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Edmonton Coverage
Krueger evaluates big picture with Sabres at the halfway mark
'"The pain needs to remain and we shouldn't [gloss] it over, but what we need to do is concentrate on the process again," Krueger said. "We know we're in a group phase of learning and growing and the group in there is coming out fighting this morning.' … [Read more...] about Krueger evaluates big picture with Sabres at the halfway mark