'“I’m used to (wing), I think,” said Johansson, who returned for Sunday’s 5-2 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs at KeyBank Center following a one-game absence. “But, I mean, I like both (positions), it doesn’t really matter. But I think I’ve just played it a lot more over the last few years.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Marcus Johansson looks good following position switch
Archives for February 2020
Monday's Toronto Coverage
Leafs' effort is poor in loss to Sabres (Toronto Sun) Leafs recall Egor Korshkov, Mason Marchment (Toronto Sun) ‘This is the worst we’ve been in a really long time’ — Keefe’s Leafs no match for rested Sabres (Toronto Star) School of rock — How Leafs GM Kyle Dubas and the Arkells’ Max Kerman found perfect harmony (Toronto Star) Leafs turn in ugly performance, losing to … [Read more...] about Monday’s Toronto Coverage
Sabres score 3 third-period goals in 5-2 win over Toronto
'“We were desperate,” said Eichel of a team that has won three straight following a 1-5-1 skid during which Buffalo was drawing boos from its own fans. “We’re starting to get the confidence going again in the room. And I think that’s everything.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 3 third-period goals in 5-2 win over Toronto
Strong 3rd Period Sends Sabres Past Leafs 5-2
'Right from the faceoff, the Sabres were all over the Leafs, and they didn't really let up for most of the night. Yep, you read that right.' … [Read more...] about Strong 3rd Period Sends Sabres Past Leafs 5-2
Sabres show the intensity in their 5-2 win over Toronto
'Colin Miller again proved to be an offensive threat for the Sabres along the blue line. The defenseman had a hand directly in both of the Sabres second period goals. His shot from the point on the first tally missed the net, but Johan Larsson was there and able to slide the puck into an open net with Andersen out of position.' … [Read more...] about Sabres show the intensity in their 5-2 win over Toronto
Monstrous third period propels Sabres to 5-2 win over Maple Leafs
'Johan Larsson, and the entire LOG line for that matter (yes, we're back to that nickname), always seem to be in front of the net. There were possessions where all three of them crowded around there waiting for defensemen to put the puck on net.' … [Read more...] about Monstrous third period propels Sabres to 5-2 win over Maple Leafs
Sabres Score 3 in 91 Seconds, Take Down Toronto 5-2
'Each Sabres line tallied at least one goal on the night. With the win, Buffalo now has won three in a row, and four of their last five. The Sabres look to keep their win streak alive Tuesday night when they travel to Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Score 3 in 91 Seconds, Take Down Toronto 5-2
Sabres surge past Maple Leafs, win third in row
'"The power play had a good night tonight and hadn't scored in the first two chances, and deserved that opportunity (on the first of the three third-period goals) the way they'd been working the puck around the zone and creating offense," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "But probably the best thing that we've been lacking this year is you can see our depth, you can see we've … [Read more...] about Sabres surge past Maple Leafs, win third in row
Sabres earn 3rd straight victory with complete effort versus Leafs
'"It was huge," Eichel said. "Every game for the rest of the year is going to be big for us. But it was the next one up on the schedule. They were coming off a back-to-back. We wanted to have a hard first period. I thought we just carried it through the game. We're starting to get the confidence going again in the room, and I think that's everything. You see we're getting … [Read more...] about Sabres earn 3rd straight victory with complete effort versus Leafs
At the Horn: Maple Leafs 2 - Sabres 5
'The last time the Sabres scored three goals in 1:31 or less in a regular season game was April 3, 1998 against Boston. Brian Holzinger, Matthew Barnaby and Vaclav Varada all scored within a span of 1:08, according to the NHL's Stats and Information Department.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Maple Leafs 2 – Sabres 5
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Amerks hold off Comets (Buffalo News) Comets struggle in road loss (Utica Observer Dispatch) Amerks open homestand with 3-2 win over Comets (Amerks.com) Comets drop divisional tilt in Rochester (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' Zach Bogosian assigned to Rochester after clearing waivers
'Bogosian made a significant impact off the ice in Buffalo. He served as an alternate captain under former coach Phil Housley and was as a mentor to Eichel and defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, who was drafted first overall in 2018. Since its inception in 2015, Bogosian's nonprofit foundation, the Bogo Bunch, donated $155,000 to Roswell Park, including a $75,000 gift last March. He … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian assigned to Rochester after clearing waivers
Carter Hutton's status uncertain for Sabres' game against Toronto
'"Carter, we’re quite optimistic about his rehab day today, and there was a different action, actually," Krueger said. "It wasn’t the hit that caused the situation we’re battling with right now."' … [Read more...] about Carter Hutton’s status uncertain for Sabres’ game against Toronto
Sabres of the 2000s keep their hopes up for Blue and Gold in the 2020s
'"That was the last playoff round for the Sabres? Wow, I knew the the last few years have been tough. I didn't realize that was the last time," Briere, now vice president of the ECHL's Maine Mariners, said here Thursday night. "It's hard to imagine almost. I look at their team and there's a great base there to have a special team. I don't want to speculate what needs to be … [Read more...] about Sabres of the 2000s keep their hopes up for Blue and Gold in the 2020s
Jack Eichel sad to see close friend Zach Bogosian waived, leave Sabres
'One scout who has watched Bogosian regularly throughout his career, including this season, said constantly being injured has taken its toll on the 12-year veteran. The former third overall pick has also tried to live up to the expectations his contract brought. The scout said Bogosian “can be a strong defender” who keeps opponents “honest and somewhat on their toes,” moves the … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel sad to see close friend Zach Bogosian waived, leave Sabres