'"In the end, we're measured by our results and our points, so we need to bring an edge, we need to bring a grit and a fight, because right now, we're not getting the results that we possibly would be capable of getting because of the way we're playing," coach Ralph Krueger said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres searching for results despite strong statistical start
Archives for January 2021
'He couldn't stop smiling' | Cozens reacts to 1st NHL goal
'"It was a special moment and also a grade A goal," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "He really picked his spot, top corner and the whole bench was really ecstatic. It's a special moment when you see somebody with that skillset, that future with the Buffalo Sabres, you know that's a historic moment.' … [Read more...] about ‘He couldn’t stop smiling’ | Cozens reacts to 1st NHL goal
The dream becomes reality as Dylan Cozens snipes first NHL goal for Sabres
'"It was just a lot of excitement, obviously something I've dreamed about my whole life," the Sabres' No. 1 pick in 2019 said in a video call from Capital One Arena. "And when you finally put it in the back of the net, it's exciting."' … [Read more...] about The dream becomes reality as Dylan Cozens snipes first NHL goal for Sabres
Sabres Notebook: Players and coaches have a Bills-themed roadie to DC
'"Guys from all over even if they're from Minnesota or Wisconsin all seem to have a soft spot for the Bills," Taylor Hall said Friday on a video call from Capital One Arena. "For myself, all my friends from Toronto are all Bills fans and have been cheering for them for ages. I never had an NFL team to cheer for before I signed here and it was kind of the perfect match."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Players and coaches have a Bills-themed roadie to DC
The Wraparound: Trio of newcomers cracks scoresheet in Sabres' shootout loss to Caps
'Linus Ullmark, making his return after missing two games due to the death of his father in Sweden, made 29 saves on 32 shots through overtime. He stopped 3 of 4 in the shootout.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Trio of newcomers cracks scoresheet in Sabres’ shootout loss to Caps
Sabres’ Dylan Cozens scores pretty first goal in loss; Rasmus Dahlin benched
'“It was a special moment and also a grade A goal,” coach Ralph Krueger said on a Zoom call following the 4-3 shootout loss at Capital One Arena. “He really picked his spot top corner and the whole bench was really ecstatic. It’s a special moment when you see somebody with that skill set, that future with the Buffalo Sabres, you know that’s a historic moment.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dylan Cozens scores pretty first goal in loss; Rasmus Dahlin benched
Sabres honor Bills by wearing apparel on flight to Washington
'“The players and staff feel that they’re part of the Bills’ journey, go ahead and show it if you want,” Krueger said on a Zoom call prior to tonight’s game against the Capitals. “So it wasn’t a big push or we didn’t need to sell anything. It was just a short conversation in one of our meetings prior to departure, and it was nice to see all the Bills clothing and paraphernalia … [Read more...] about Sabres honor Bills by wearing apparel on flight to Washington
Saturday's Washington Coverage
Capitals win home opener in shootout, but loss of Tom Wilson could sting (Washington Post) Shorthanded Caps take the shootout: 3 reasons Washington won (NBC Sports Washington) Laviolette has had enough of the Caps' struggles in the 2nd period (NBC Sports Washington) Tom Wilson considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury (NBC Sports Washington) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Washington Coverage
Short-handed Capitals beat Sabres 4-3 in SO in home opener
'“You’ve got to realize that we’re going to need a little bit more,” Staal said. “Losing is never acceptable. It doesn’t matter when it is. But there’s also a process to how you win. We’re working at that.”' … [Read more...] about Short-handed Capitals beat Sabres 4-3 in SO in home opener
Sabres felled by Capitals in a shootout
'The blue and gold were losers, 4-3, by way of the shootout as they remain stuck on one win through five games of the 2020-21 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres felled by Capitals in a shootout
Opinion: The Sabres fall again to Washington
'Dahlin, who played 10:08, was on the ice for two goals against and had two shots on goal. Tage Thompson sat the whole third period and in my opinion, is the likely man to come out of the lineup when Kyle Okposo returns on Sunday. Thompson played 8:34 with zeros across the board.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres fall again to Washington
Reports: Sabres have inquired about Pierre-Luc Dubois from Blue Jackets
'"Kevyn Adams would circle back, if he hasn't already, on Pierre-Luc Dubois in Columbus," Dreger said. "I know that you'll want to dissect this as breaking news, but I'll say this with 100% certainty - there are more teams who will and have inquired on the status of Pierre-Luc Dubois than there would those who haven't inquired. I wouldn't put Buffalo as a top-five likely [team] … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres have inquired about Pierre-Luc Dubois from Blue Jackets
Sabres come up short, fall to Capitals 4-3 in shootout
'The Sabres got things going after Eric Staal scored his first goal as a Sabre in the first period to give them a 1-0 lead but Nicklas Backstrom scored four minutes later to tie things up after one period of play. In the second period, the Capitals extended their lead with a goal from Nick Dowd, but the Sabres tied it right back up. Dylan Cozens, who scored his first career NFL … [Read more...] about Sabres come up short, fall to Capitals 4-3 in shootout
Sabres fall in a shootout to Alex Ovechkin-less Capitals
'And to make things worse, the Caps were without four of their top players that included Alex Ovechkin, their number one center Evgeny Kuznetsov, their starting goaltender Ilya Samsonov and defenseman Dmitry Orlov. They were placed on the NHL’s COVID-19 list after breaking league protocols.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall in a shootout to Alex Ovechkin-less Capitals
Capitals defeat Sabres in first game with Ovechkin, others out
'"Losing is never acceptable," said Staal, who scored his first goal with Buffalo. "But there's also a process to how you win. We're working at that. There are parts that are good, and there could be areas that have a little more improvement. We all need to be a little bit better and push ourselves to get those wins and be overall better."' … [Read more...] about Capitals defeat Sabres in first game with Ovechkin, others out