'"It's always cool when there's the pregame ceremonies," captain Jack Eichel said after the 4-3 overtime thriller over Columbus. "Obviously, there's sort of a relationship with a few of those guys that were out there. Whenever the Pegulas are in the building and you have a big ceremony like that, I think the energy is a little bit better and I think it brings out the best of … [Read more...] about Great memories serve as the backdrop for a solid Sabres comeback
Archives for February 14, 2020
The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 3 (OT)
'"We know why he’s the rookie of the year in the National Hockey League for us, no questions asked," Krueger said. "He showed it again tonight. We missed him dearly. It was fabulous to have him back as a person and a player."' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 3 (OT)
Sabres exec on Pegulas' engagement, jersey misspellings, fan concerns
'I can’t speak to why people say it. I just think, for me, it’s so important to clarify that it couldn’t be further from the truth. They care so deeply about this team. They want it to be better in every way. They understand the fan base’s frustration and we’re all in this together. The message from Terry and Kim consistently has been, "We’re all in this thing together; let’s … [Read more...] about Sabres exec on Pegulas’ engagement, jersey misspellings, fan concerns
Ex-Sabres owner Tom Golisano gets standing ovation on 2000s Night
'"It was really special," Quinn said of the fans' reaction as he spoke to the media during the first intermission. "I've got to say that Tom Golisano went into something really for the love of the Western New York community. He's always been a big fan of it. There were times he didn't get that (love) and I was so happy for him because he really deserves it."' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabres owner Tom Golisano gets standing ovation on 2000s Night
Ex-Sabre Jason Pominville says he's not retired, hopes to play in NHL this season
'“I’m still in good shape,” Pominville said. “I still work out, still skate. I think now I might be able to be a little less selective, but for me it wasn’t worth going somewhere far where you have to go somewhere on a one-year deal, leave, either bring the family – then you get traded at the deadline because you’re on a one-year deal and the family’s stuck on the West Coast, … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre Jason Pominville says he’s not retired, hopes to play in NHL this season
Victor Olofsson returns in grand fashion, leads Sabres to overtime win
'“He was a little bit off here and there,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said of Olofsson early. “But once he found his legs – and he found his hands – it was just outstanding to have him back. We know why he’s the rookie of the year in the National Hockey League for us, no questions asked. He showed it again tonight. We missed him dearly.”' … [Read more...] about Victor Olofsson returns in grand fashion, leads Sabres to overtime win
Former Sabres captain Jason Pominville not retired, would like to play again
'Family concerns prevented Pominville from pursuing more opportunities. He doesn’t want to uproot his wife and two children from their Clarence home.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres captain Jason Pominville not retired, would like to play again
Friday's Columbus Coverage
Sabres 4, Blue Jackets 3 | Markus Nutivaara ties score late, but Jackets fall in overtime (Columbus Dispatch) Blue Jackets rookie Liam Foudy making fast impression on coach John Tortorella (Columbus Dispatch) Sabres 4, Blue Jackets 3| The 3-2-1 breakdown (Columbus Dispatch) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Final: Sabres 4, Blue Jackets 3 (OT) (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Columbus Coverage
Olofsson scores 2 in Sabres’ 4-3 OT win over Blue Jackets
'“It’s big for my confidence,” Olofsson said. “I didn’t feel great the first couple periods, so I needed some time to find my game. But right now, it feels great.”' … [Read more...] about Olofsson scores 2 in Sabres’ 4-3 OT win over Blue Jackets
Sabres win OT thriller on 2000s Night, 4-3 over Columbus
'It was the blue and gold's second overtime win over Columbus this month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win OT thriller on 2000s Night, 4-3 over Columbus
Olofsson and Eichel help lead Sabres comeback
'Buffalo came out with a strong push to start the third period and they were rewarded with the first power play of the game. Nick Foligno was called for tripping, and the Sabres capitalized. Victor Olofsson buried a one-timer from Eichel near the left wing face-off dot to tie the game at 2-2. The rookie forward had been out since January 2nd with a lower body injury but fit … [Read more...] about Olofsson and Eichel help lead Sabres comeback
5 Observations: Olofsson scores twice as Sabres top Blue Jackets 4-3 in OT
'His shot is truly something special and the Sabres have been pretty one dimensional without him available on the power play. Unless Olofsson completely falls asleep down the stretch, he'll surpass 20 goals this season, which is truly impressive for a rookie who missed such a big chunk of time.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Olofsson scores twice as Sabres top Blue Jackets 4-3 in OT
Sabres Defeat Columbus 4-3 in OT
'Buffalo scored their third unanswered goal on a breakout from Jeff Skinner and Evan Rodrigues. Skinner fed Rodrigues as the two weaved through the Blue Jackets zone and Rodrigues finished off the sequence with a lazer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Defeat Columbus 4-3 in OT
Olofsson scores twice in return, helps Sabres get past Blue Jackets in OT
'"Even when [we were] down two, I thought we had some good chances in the first and I thought we played good at times in the second as well," Eichel said. "That's a really good hockey team, they don't give up a lot, probably don't blow a whole lot of leads either. We did a great job of just sticking with it in the room."' … [Read more...] about Olofsson scores twice in return, helps Sabres get past Blue Jackets in OT
Olofsson scores twice in return, fuels resilient OT victory over Columbus
'"I thought he needed 10 minutes first period," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "He was a little bit off here and there. But once he found his legs - and he found his hands - it was just outstanding to have him back. We know why he's the rookie of the year in the National Hockey League for us, no questions asked. He showed it again tonight. We missed him dearly and it was just … [Read more...] about Olofsson scores twice in return, fuels resilient OT victory over Columbus