'The Sabres outshot the Flyers, 39-24, but saw chances stifled by Philadelphia goaltender Carter Hart throughout a 38-save performance. Claude Giroux scored twice for the Flyers, including the winning goal in the third period. Joel Farabee also scored.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 1 – Flyers 3
Archives for March 2020
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks gain more ground on Belleville (Buffalo News) Amerks complete weekend sweep of Senators (Amerks.com) Sens doubled up by Amerks (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Jeff Skinner, Jack Eichel reunite on top line as Sabres head to Philly
'Skinner is going to easily post a career-low in points for a non-lockout season, with just 23 so far in 57 games. At least his 14 goals give him a shot to surpass his previous career low for a full campaign of 18 set in 2014-15.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner, Jack Eichel reunite on top line as Sabres head to Philly
Sabres coach Ralph Krueger finally puts Jack Eichel, Jeff Skinner back together
'“It doesn’t mean much,” he said. “It just means the coach changed the lines. I just keep trying to build on my game and keep trying to improve. Obviously, he’s one of the best players in the world, so he opens up a lot of space and he makes high-end plays.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Ralph Krueger finally puts Jack Eichel, Jeff Skinner back together
Sabres send Jonas Johansson to Amerks; Linus Ullmark ready to dress
'“It’s just the next step,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said of Ullmark dressing for a game. “We’re being patient in this process and making sure that he’s game ready, so he’ll get a good skate tomorrow morning. We liked what we saw today.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Jonas Johansson to Amerks; Linus Ullmark ready to dress
Saturday's Philadelphia Coverage
Looking for ninth straight win, Flyers’ next test is Buffalo on Saturday (Philadelphia Inquirer) Eichel and Buffalo take on Philadelphia (AP) Hot streak meets cold as sizzling Flyers host Sabres (Field Level Media) Sabres at Flyers preview (NHL.com) 5 Things: Flyers vs. Sabres (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Sabres' Ullmark is getting closer to the crease
'Ullmark went down in the crease during the Ottawa game on Jan 28. He said he didn’t get caught in a rut on the ice, “It wasn’t the ice’s fault. I got stuck on the outside of the post and it was just a freak injury.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ullmark is getting closer to the crease
Sabres auctioning game-worn jerseys to benefit their foundation
'Jerseys available for bidding include “Set 2” of the game-worn home and away jerseys from the 2019-2020 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres auctioning game-worn jerseys to benefit their foundation
Sabres switch up forward lines in search of offensive spark
'"It feels like something we wanted to look at in the skate today and we'll make that final call tomorrow but it's just about getting our offense going and digging for combinations that can make that possible," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "We need more than one line to go here with the opposition that are coming at us but that will definitely be a potential option … [Read more...] about Sabres switch up forward lines in search of offensive spark
Sabres assign Johansson to Rochester
'The Sabres have been practicing with three goaltenders since Linus Ullmark rejoined the team on Monday. Coach Ralph Krueger said Thursday that Ullmark, who has not played since Jan. 28 due to a lower-body injury, could be ready to back up Carter Hutton this weekend.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Johansson to Rochester
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks make gain in AHL North with win over Belleville (Buffalo News) How healthy scratch helped spur Sabres prospect Jacob Bryson (Buffalo News) Amerks take down first-place Senators (Amerks.com) Sens fall to Amerks in back-to-back opener (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres lose fifth straight game as offensive struggles continue
'Buffalo isn't creating enough traffic in front of the net and most of its 30 shots against Pittsburgh came from the perimeter. General Manager Jason Botterill tried to address the issue at the trade deadline by acquiring power forward Wayne Simmonds, but the Sabres are still having trouble finishing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose fifth straight game as offensive struggles continue
The Nashville tornado hits home for Sabres goalie Carter Hutton
'Hutton, a partner in a Nashville winery/restaurant project, learned Tuesday while the team was in Winnipeg that the business he joined in 2017 was extensively damaged by the tornado that struck the Music City early Tuesday morning.' … [Read more...] about The Nashville tornado hits home for Sabres goalie Carter Hutton
Even in defeat, Evan Rodrigues gets quick lesson about Penguins' swagger
'"They just have such a calming presence, there’s no real panic in the room," Rodrigues said before his return game against the Sabres Thursday in KeyBank Center. "We’re obviously going through a little bit of a losing stretch there when I first got here, and even then there was no worry, no panic. It was just kind of get ready for the next game and prepare the same way and … [Read more...] about Even in defeat, Evan Rodrigues gets quick lesson about Penguins’ swagger
The Wraparound: Penguins 4, Sabres 2
'Jack Eichel was held without a point for a sixth consecutive game, the longest mark of his five-year NHL career.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Penguins 4, Sabres 2