'"I've always been a fan ... a Canadian kid, as a CFL fan. Buffalo was my first team that I really cheered for in the NFL, and they had some, some really great years there in the late 80s while I was playing," Ruff said Friday.' … [Read more...] about Devils coach Lindy Ruff still loyal Bills Mafia member
Archives for January 2021
Observations from the Sabres' first 8 games
'Something to watch in the coming games will be what mix strikes the best balance for the Sabres offensively, which could vary depending on whether the team is at home or on the road or what the situation calls for in-game. Hall practiced alongside Eric Staal and Dylan Cozens on Friday, a look Krueger went to during the second period against New York on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Observations from the Sabres’ first 8 games
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks 1 week away from first game of the year (WHEC-TV) Amerks agree to terms with Elie and Welsh (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Back in Whitehorse, hometown fans go 'bananas' for Sabres' Dylan Cozens
'“I think that’s huge for these kids because they grow up and we’re pretty isolated in Whitehorse,” said Jeff Frizzell, president of Whitehorse Minor Hockey Association. “We get to play each other, but their closest real rival is when we head down to tournaments in Vancouver. That’s 2,000 kilometers away, so the kids are definitely flying and they see the amount of work that it … [Read more...] about Back in Whitehorse, hometown fans go ‘bananas’ for Sabres’ Dylan Cozens
Mike Harrington: After an OT stinker, Sabres have to keep bouncing back
'The Sabres had no business being in this one. They were asleep for 40 minutes, getting just nine shots on goal. They flat-out stole a point thanks to Linus Ullmark, who stopped 36 of 38 shots through regulation.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: After an OT stinker, Sabres have to keep bouncing back
Wraparound: Linus Ullmark stops 36 shots in Sabres' overtime loss to Rangers
'"That was definitely Linus’ point today," said Sabres coach Ralph Krueger. "We had two of our rougher periods in the season thus far. The first two were extremely disappointing. … Linus played outstanding. Stayed calm in some of the chaos that we had in our end and really looked like a top goalie in the world today. It’s the most positive thing out of an overall disappointing … [Read more...] about Wraparound: Linus Ullmark stops 36 shots in Sabres’ overtime loss to Rangers
Goalie Linus Ullmark dazzles in OT loss to Rangers, helps Sabres earn point
'“Linus got us a point, there’s just no way to dance around that one,” Sabres winger Sam Reinhart said on a Zoom call after Rangers rookie Alexis Lafreniere scored 2:47 into overtime. “A little too slow watching them skating around us, getting to pucks first. It’s not a recipe for success.”' … [Read more...] about Goalie Linus Ullmark dazzles in OT loss to Rangers, helps Sabres earn point
Sabres notes: Curtis Lazar transformed body for gritty fourth-line role
'But after playing last season at 211 pounds, Lazar realized he would perform better in that gritty role if he shed some weight. So he dropped 18 pounds during the offseason. The Sabres now list him at 193 pounds.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Curtis Lazar transformed body for gritty fourth-line role
Coach Ralph Krueger more comfortable with Sabres’ start this season
'“There is a trust in the process here, which is going through the group. We feel very comfortable with where we are right now. The bumps and bruises are always tests of your mettle and your character and the reactions, and the learning that’s come through those has been deep.”' … [Read more...] about Coach Ralph Krueger more comfortable with Sabres’ start this season
Ullmark shines as Sabres fall short of sweeping Rangers
'“He was the best player for us by far,” said Eichel postgame. “We wouldn’t have gotten a point without him, so it was good to see him have a great effort. But we can’t rely on him like that - repeatedly.”' … [Read more...] about Ullmark shines as Sabres fall short of sweeping Rangers
Friday's New York Coverage
Alexis Lafreniere’s first NHL goal lifts Rangers to OT win (New York Post) Colin Blackwell goes from taxi squad to making big plays for Rangers (New York Post) Rookie Alexis Lafreniere scores in overtime as Rangers snap four-game losing streak (Newsday) David Quinn's call to go with Colin Blackwell in overtime pays off (Newsday) NY Rangers takeaways: Alexis Lafrenière snaps … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage
Lafreniere’s 1st goal seals Rangers’ 3-2 OT win at Buffalo
'“That’s about as bad as we’ve played this year,” Eichel said. “We find a way to get a point, thankfully, from good goaltending and our penalty kill coming up big. But we’ve got to find a way to play a lot better than that.”' … [Read more...] about Lafreniere’s 1st goal seals Rangers’ 3-2 OT win at Buffalo
Sabres split with Rangers after overtime loss
'Special teams once again helps the Sabres get on the scoreboard, this time early in the third period. Reinhart's second point of the game was a power play goal thanks to a cross-ice pass from Victor Olofsson to tie the game at 2-2. The power play tally came with Ryan Lindgren in the penalty box for cross checking.' … [Read more...] about Sabres split with Rangers after overtime loss
Opinion: Three Observations: Ullmark solid in 4th straight start, but Sabres can't gut one out against Rangers
'The Sabres pretty much allowed the Rangers to play their game all night, especially when they were shorthanded. Buffalo allowed 10 shots when shorthanded, with Linus Ullmark saving them all.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Ullmark solid in 4th straight start, but Sabres can’t gut one out against Rangers
Opinion: The Sabres were lucky to escape with a point against the Rangers
'The Sabres were badly outplayed by a team that came into the game as the NHL’s second worst team with a .250 points percentage. The only reason the Sabres got into a position where Jack Eichel could make a blind, backhand pass that resulted in the overtime goal against was the brilliance of Linus Ullmark.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres were lucky to escape with a point against the Rangers