'“It’s the failed opportunities and the grit that we need to finish on those opportunities is definitely the reason for the loss today,” he added. “It was a good reaction in the third, coming back from two down. It was a good reaction to score 6-on-5 to bring it into overtime under the circumstances. But we shouldn’t have been in those circumstances.”' … [Read more...] about Red Wings snap 9-game skid with 4-3 shootout win over Sabres
Archives for February 2020
Why the Buffalo Sabres are the NHL's biggest disaster
'There might not be a bigger disaster as an organization in the NHL right now than the Sabres, when you combine a lack of postseason appearances, organizational turmoil, wasted assets and opportunity, and a growing revolution among the fans. Consider that the Ottawa Senators have had roster sell-offs and sexual harassment scandals and cyberbullying scandals and players caught … [Read more...] about Why the Buffalo Sabres are the NHL’s biggest disaster
Sabres fall in a shootout, 4-3 to the Red Wings
'With the loss, the blue and gold grabbed only three points out of a possible 10 as their five-game homestand reached its end following tonight's defeat.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall in a shootout, 4-3 to the Red Wings
Sabres could not shake slow start
'Once again Curtis Lazar won a face-off to start the three-on-three overtime and helped Eichel try to win the game like against the Columbus Blue Jackets. However, this time the team would record two shots and Bernier was able to get his team to the shootout. Even though Jonas Johansson allowed goals to both of the shooters he faced in the shootout, I liked his game overall and … [Read more...] about Sabres could not shake slow start
Trying hasn't been enough for the Sabres in the trade market
'TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger joined Howard Simon and Jeremy White on Wednesday morning and said that Botterill has been trying to make a trade for a long time. The worrisome thing about that is that plenty of good scorers that could've helped the Sabres this season have been dealt elsewhere around the league.' … [Read more...] about Trying hasn’t been enough for the Sabres in the trade market
Pierre McGuire believes the Sabres are on the right path
'"To the fans out there that really want the positive truth, I do think this thing is going to get turned around. I truly honestly believe it."' … [Read more...] about Pierre McGuire believes the Sabres are on the right path
5 Observations: Red Wings top Sabres 4-3 in OT
'Over the last four years, I've covered more than 100 Sabres home games. I can't remember the atmosphere in the arena ever being as bad as it is now. Every night there are hundreds, if not thousands, of empty seats in the lifeless building that the Sabres call home. And who can blame for fans for staying home? The team is playing terrible, the game presentation is predictable … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Red Wings top Sabres 4-3 in OT
Dining with Duane: Lifelong Sabres fan has reached breaking point
'"When you screw up at your job, you have to answer for it. Why shouldn't they?" said Steinel, "Make hockey fun again. Make the Sabres fun again. Make them good again."' … [Read more...] about Dining with Duane: Lifelong Sabres fan has reached breaking point
Sabres Fall To Red Wings 4-3 In Shootout
'Overtime wasn’t enough to decide a winner in this one, so both teams would head to a shootout. Detroit would score the first two goals to earn their first road victory since December 14th. After the game, Head Coach Ralph Krueger was asked about the support from fans, especially as of recently.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall To Red Wings 4-3 In Shootout
Red Wings top Sabres in shootout, get first win in 10 games
'"We definitely cannot be pleased with losing in [a shootout] here today," Buffalo coach Ralph Krueger said. "The storyline was against the opportunities that we had; we had a lot of opportunities in the first two periods where we were unable to finish. … It's the failed opportunities, the grit we need to finish on those opportunities, that is definitely the reason for this … [Read more...] about Red Wings top Sabres in shootout, get first win in 10 games
Missed opportunities cost Sabres in shootout loss to Red Wings
'"It's the failed opportunities and the grit we need to finish on those opportunities that is definitely the reason for this loss today," Krueger said. "It was a good reaction in the third, coming back from two down. It was a good reaction scoring 6-on-5 to bring it into overtime under the circumstances, but we shouldn't have been in those circumstances."' … [Read more...] about Missed opportunities cost Sabres in shootout loss to Red Wings
At the Horn: Red Wings 4 - Sabres 3 (SO)
'Detroit snapped a nine-game losing streak with the shootout win. Buffalo is now 1-2 in shootouts this season.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Red Wings 4 – Sabres 3 (SO)
Sabres' Jonas Johansson to make first NHL start after 'hiccups, road blocks'
'"It’s been like a roller coaster for me, ever since I got drafted," Johansson, a third-round draft choice in 2014, said following practice Wednesday. "This has always been the goal. It’s nice to get rewarded and to be here. I’m just taking it in and enjoying every moment."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jonas Johansson to make first NHL start after ‘hiccups, road blocks’
Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin suffers 'setback,' questionable to face Red Wings
'Dahlin's return lasted only a few minutes. The 19-year-old defenseman left the ice before practice drills began and remains day to day with the upper-body injury that prevented him from playing in the Sabres' 6-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin suffers ‘setback,’ questionable to face Red Wings
Sabres’ Conor Sheary focused on present, not thinking about trade
'“It’s definitely frustrating not only that I’m not having personal success, I think the team is in a bit of a lull right now,” Sheary said following Wednesday’s practice. “You want to do what you can to get the team out of it, but you can only do your own part. I think as individuals throughout our lineup, I think if we get back to that, we’ll be a more consistent team.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Conor Sheary focused on present, not thinking about trade