'“I’ve learned a lot from the older guys that play just the defensive game,” Montour said. “I think that’s more … of a strength (in) my game than I’ll be scoring a goal or whatnot.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Brandon Montour gaining trust, earning big minutes
Archives for February 2020
Wednesday's Colorado Coverage
Avalanche storms Buffalo with 6-1 rout of Sabres (Denver Post) Avalanche takeaways: This is what depth scoring looks like (Denver Post) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Rapid Recap: Avalanche 6, Sabres 1 (ColoradoAvalanche.com) Burakovsky Records New Career High in Buffalo (ColoradoAvalanche.com) Buffalo is a City of Memories for Makar (ColoradoAvalanche.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Colorado Coverage
Burakovsky, fluke goal, spark Avalanche’s 6-1 rout of Sabres
'“Today was (bad),” Ristolainen said, using a profanity to punctuate his disappointment. What hurt the most was Ristolainen has experienced similar collapses during his previous six seasons. “I never thought I’d have to say this, but I had a lot of these games here,” he added. “They’re not fun to play. No one want to play games like we had tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Burakovsky, fluke goal, spark Avalanche’s 6-1 rout of Sabres
How Dylan Cozens beat the odds, became Sabres’ top prospect
'“His skating was really coming along, he had a real natural high hockey IQ – he was seeing the ice very well and understood the game,” said Lawrie. “He was ahead of the other players that were playing very often. So that’s probably when you started hearing whispers around town and around the rink that there’s a young guy that might go a long way in this sport.”' … [Read more...] about How Dylan Cozens beat the odds, became Sabres’ top prospect
Sabres throttled by visiting Avalanche, 6-1
'The visitors won handily, fueled mightily by a four-goal second period that saw Sabres goaltender Johan Johansson forced into relief of Carter Hutton to make his NHL debut.' … [Read more...] about Sabres throttled by visiting Avalanche, 6-1
Sabres struggling to find answers after loss to Colorado
'Krueger was asked after the game if the players quit after the second period. He quickly shot that idea down, saying: “This wasn’t about quit, quit is a whole different thing, I mean...we were still trading chances, they were just ruthless with their chances, and they were lethal and every opportunity they took, and you know, we created some opportunities where we didn’t take … [Read more...] about Sabres struggling to find answers after loss to Colorado
Botterill: 'Terry and Kim are frustrated'
'"I can understand our fans' frustration. Our organization is frustrated. My conversations with Terry and Kim, they're frustrated. They're frustrated with the results. They want better results."' … [Read more...] about Botterill: ‘Terry and Kim are frustrated’
Sabres struggle in 6-1 loss to Avalanche
'Honestly, this observation doesn't need much explaining because I'm pretty sure it's how every fan feels right now. The Sabres started things off out-shooting the Avalanche 7-1. With 8:53 left in the second period, each team had 13 shots yet the difference was that the Avs had five goals and the Sabres had just one. Yes, I know the roster is a little thin right now but there's … [Read more...] about Sabres struggle in 6-1 loss to Avalanche
Avalanche Score 5 in 2nd Period, Down Sabres 6-1
'Hutton allowed five goals on 13 shots. Jonas Johansson would enter the game for Hutton, and would make his NHL debut for the Sabres. He finished the night with 13 saves on 14 shots.' … [Read more...] about Avalanche Score 5 in 2nd Period, Down Sabres 6-1
Burakovsky's four points boost Avalanche past Sabres
'"That was the thing tonight, nothing went right," defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen said. "We didn't play good enough. We didn't work hard enough, and obviously we didn't play good enough defense."' … [Read more...] about Burakovsky’s four points boost Avalanche past Sabres
Reinhart scores lone goal in loss to Avalanche
'"I think there's a lot of reflecting that needs to be going on and guys need to demand a lot more out of themselves than they have," Reinhart said afterward.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart scores lone goal in loss to Avalanche
At the Horn: Avalanche 6 - Sabres 1
'Things didn't start out great for Johansson as he allowed a goal on the first shot he saw - a snipe into the top corner by Mikko Rantanen - but the AHL All-Star settled in from there and made 13 saves.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Avalanche 6 – Sabres 1
Jimmy Vesey remains focused on helping Sabres as trade deadline approaches
'"We’re looking still to find secondary scoring here," Vesey said following practice Monday. "Everyone wants to chip in. When it’s not going your way, it’s easy to try to cheat for offense and just worry about trying to score, but there’s a lot of other areas of the game that are important."' … [Read more...] about Jimmy Vesey remains focused on helping Sabres as trade deadline approaches
Rasmus Dahlin, Johan Larsson miss Sabres practice for 'maintenance'
'Both players' availability will be determined Tuesday morning, hours before the Sabres face the Colorado Avalanche in KeyBank Center. The maintenance designation is noteworthy since Brandon Montour was a late scratch Saturday against the Blue Jackets after sitting out practice for the same reason Friday.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin, Johan Larsson miss Sabres practice for ‘maintenance’
Jimmy Vesey focused on Sabres, not thinking about trade deadline
'“Jimmy, this time around, is really relaxed and just playing his game and seems to be settling into that kind of a role where he might’ve catered a little bit too much to Sam and Jack and gave up his own game,” Krueger said following Monday’s practice. “I just think what we saw was something he can build on and we can build on here until we get Olofsson back."' … [Read more...] about Jimmy Vesey focused on Sabres, not thinking about trade deadline