'No Sabres line since has featured two players with the same blend of otherworldly speed and playmaking ability. Until now.' … [Read more...] about ‘Batman needs Robin:’ How Sabres’ Jack Eichel, Taylor Hall could be elite duo
Archives for January 14, 2021
Mike Harrington: Another drought? Sabres on edge of dubious NHL history
'They can't realistically be expected to do much in the made-for-2021 East Division and that word – that head-to-desk-inducing, seven-letter word – is thus a major player in our sports lexicon again. Drought.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Another drought? Sabres on edge of dubious NHL history
Forecasting where the Sabres will finish in the rugged East Division
'If we can't see playoff games here, we have to see fun. I think the Sabres can at least provide more of that this year than in previous seasons.' … [Read more...] about Forecasting where the Sabres will finish in the rugged East Division
Sabres roundtable: Answering lingering questions ahead of the 56-game season
'If the Sabres are to emerge as a playoff team in what’s unquestionably the top division, they’ll need a capable No. 1 goaltender. Ullmark, a 27-year-old whom Krueger has referred to as a “centerpiece” of the team, is in the final season of his contract and showed for a two-month stretch in 2019-20 that he can be the guy for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roundtable: Answering lingering questions ahead of the 56-game season
Sabres prepared for new 'norm' of playing in front of no fans
'“It’s very intimate,” said Sabres center Cody Eakin, who played in front of no fans while in the playoff bubble with the Winnipeg Jets. “In there you can hear the skates cracking, guys chirping. You don’t have the fan support to give you that momentum off the kill, the power play or some zone time, but you have to generate that off the bench. I think there are pros and cons. … [Read more...] about Sabres prepared for new ‘norm’ of playing in front of no fans
Buffalo News' staff predictions for 2021 NHL season
'Stanley Cup Final: Colorado over Philadelphia.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo News’ staff predictions for 2021 NHL season
Sabres’ Tage Thompson showcasing talents of future star after long layoff
'“You see why he was drafted in the first round and why they’re so high on him here to play at a higher level,” Hall said on a recent Zoom call. “I think he can do it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson showcasing talents of future star after long layoff
Prospect Jack Quinn still with Sabres, will be assigned to taxi squad
'“We haven’t made a final decision yet on Jack,” Krueger said on a Zoom call Wednesday. “He’s done a really good job staying with us. He did skate with the taxi squad today, where we will have him positioned eventually.”' … [Read more...] about Prospect Jack Quinn still with Sabres, will be assigned to taxi squad
Casey Mittelstadt among five players assigned to Sabres’ taxi squad
'The Sabres also assigned center Rasmus Asplund, goalie Jonas Johansson and defensemen Will Borgen and Brandon Davidson to the taxi squad, which the NHL implemented this season because of the COVID-19.' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt among five players assigned to Sabres’ taxi squad
Five things to know about Sabres’ home opener vs Capitals
'“You know Hallsey brings a special dynamic part to his game where he can make a lot of things happen by himself. And he creates a lot, and he puts the defense on their toes a lot,” said Eichel of Hall. “So he’s a creative player who can make a lot of plays at a really high speed. So I’m really excited to get the opportunity to play with him. I think we’ll be able to push the … [Read more...] about Five things to know about Sabres’ home opener vs Capitals
Sabres Hope To Begin Turnaround Tonight
'The biggest surrounds Jeff Skinner. Just 10 months after trading for the high-scoring winger, then-general manager Jason Botterill signed him to an eight-year, $72 million extension. That was on the heels of a 40-goal season playing predominantly alongside Jack Eichel.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Hope To Begin Turnaround Tonight
Thursday's Washington Coverage
Sabres begin season at home against the Capitals (AP) Caps Set for Season Opener (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Washington Coverage
Taylor Hall, Among NHL Players On Hot Seat, Starts His ‘Show-Me Deal’ With Buffalo Sabres
'The Sabres are at a more crucial point in their franchise rebuild (which has seemingly been going on for a decade) than Hall is in his career. They haven’t reached the Stanley Cup playoffs since 2011, haven’t won a playoff series since 2007. Franchise cornerstone Jack Eichel is 24 and he’s never been surrounded with enough talent to help Buffalo even sniff a postseason berth. … [Read more...] about Taylor Hall, Among NHL Players On Hot Seat, Starts His ‘Show-Me Deal’ With Buffalo Sabres
Sabres piece lineup together ahead of Thursday's season opener
'Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger said Lazar is feeling good and ready to play, while adding that they will make an assessment on Okposo on Thursday morning.' … [Read more...] about Sabres piece lineup together ahead of Thursday’s season opener
Opinion: After 10 long months…
'It’s hard to rate the division, because there are some question marks.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: After 10 long months…