'Officers who responded to the fracas said they observed a strong odor of alcohol on Barnaby's breath and noted that his eyes were red and watery and that his speech was slurred. Barnaby was charged with public intoxication and taken into custody by police.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres winger Matthew Barnaby arrested in Nashville
Archives for March 2020
Sabres’ inability to score goals again dooms them in loss to Penguins
'Barely two weeks ago, the Sabres’ slick offense helped them roar back into the playoff race. They scored 23 goals over a six-game stretch, winning five times. They crept within six points of the Atlantic Division’s final postseason spot. Then they loaded up before the trade deadline, adding wingers Dominik Kahun and Wayne Simmonds. Since then, however, they’ve lost every game, … [Read more...] about Sabres’ inability to score goals again dooms them in loss to Penguins
Former Sabre Evan Rodrigues knows why Penguins enjoy so much success
'The Penguins’ mindset, according to Rodrigues, includes an expectation they will win every game.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Evan Rodrigues knows why Penguins enjoy so much success
Ex-Penguins forward Dominik Kahun eager for new start with Sabres
'“I’ve just played a few games, but it’s very fun,” Kahun said. “I like it so far. We have a great group of young guys. It’s very fun so far for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Ex-Penguins forward Dominik Kahun eager for new start with Sabres
Penguins notebook: Conor Sheary makes return to Buffalo
'“Throughout the two years I was here, the team struggled a little bit to score offensively and to put together good seasons,” said Sheary, who was a healthy scratch for three games this season with the Sabres. “For whatever reason, we were stuck in a rut. I take a little bit of responsibility in that because I came in to be an offensive guy and help the scoring. But for … [Read more...] about Penguins notebook: Conor Sheary makes return to Buffalo
Friday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Strong Matt Murray performance leads Penguins to victory over Sabres (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Nick Bjugstad returns to the Penguins' lineup after missing 46 games (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Matt Murray shines in Penguins’ road victory against Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins notebook: Conor Sheary makes return to Buffalo (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Ex-Penguins … [Read more...] about Friday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Hornqvist scored 2 in Penguins’ 4-2 win over slumping Sabres
'“It’s fighting up a big hill right now, but more than anything, it’s our offensive production that’s causing us the pain,” first-year coach Ralph Krueger said. “We have to keep creating those chances and look to work for the uglier goals.”' … [Read more...] about Hornqvist scored 2 in Penguins’ 4-2 win over slumping Sabres
Penguins double up Sabres 4-2
'The Sabres held control of the first half of the period, but Johan Larrson was called for a goalie interference penalty that lead to Patric Hornqvist's second goal to make it 3-1 Penguins. The Sabres had held the Penguins without a shot for 12 minutes and 36 seconds before the Penguins finally got one.' … [Read more...] about Penguins double up Sabres 4-2
Sabres lose the same way they always do
'In the end it was the same old story, the team couldn’t score on its chances and couldn’t get a save from its goalie. Pittsburgh’s power play went 1-for-3, but Buffalo did get shorthanded goal to even the special teams battle. All that adds up to a five-game losing streak.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose the same way they always do
Jason Botterill is very happy with Wayne Simmonds
'You have to be careful of that on July 1st. I think Buffalo has always had a better opportunity to sign their players. That was a big reason we brought Wayne Simmonds in here right now. The physicality he brings on the forecheck. He's a player that likes to play in front of the net. In the locker room he's a personality.' … [Read more...] about Jason Botterill is very happy with Wayne Simmonds
Krueger: We're not in a happy place right now
'“What’s been strange is that at home we’ve been mid-table in our penalty killing, and it’s on the road where we’re at the very bottom. It’s a strange phenomenon. I’ve never seen it quite like that. Generally our team and our structure and the way we perform the principals, we apply the same at home as on the road. And our power plays run pretty well equally on the road and at … [Read more...] about Krueger: We’re not in a happy place right now
5 Observations: Sabres lose fifth straight, fall to Penguins 4-2
'One bad game isn't going to define any player but Jonas Johnasson struggled mightly against the Penguins on Thursday night. After starting with some nice saves, the second, third, and fourth goals Johansson allowed were pretty weak. With Linus Ullmark working back from injury and Carter Hutton carrying much of the workload as of late, Johansson was called upon and could've … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres lose fifth straight, fall to Penguins 4-2
Matthew Barnaby, Sabres alum, arrested in Nashville
'In 2011, Barnaby was fired from his role as an NHL analyst with ESPN following a DWI arrest in Clarence Center.' … [Read more...] about Matthew Barnaby, Sabres alum, arrested in Nashville
Sabres Drop 5th Straight
'Buffalo came out in the second and dominated the majority of the first ten minutes, but Matt Murray robbed the Sabres on multiple chances to keep the score 2-1 Pittsburgh. The Pens would add to their lead late in the second period on a power play when Hornqvist tallied his second of the night. The goal was on the Penguins first shot of the second period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Drop 5th Straight
Hornqvist scores twice, Penguins defeat Sabres
'"We definitely created enough chances to score goals, and I think for a lot of that game we were the better team," Johansson said. "Second period, we played really well and we pressured them and pushed them back, but we come out empty-handed out of that period and it's frustrating when it's like that. But you know, winning hockey games, you've got to score more goals than the … [Read more...] about Hornqvist scores twice, Penguins defeat Sabres