'Forget Stanley Cups. These days, the Sabres can barely score a goal. Now, they get full marks for Saturday's 3-2 win over the New Jersey Devils -- a game that saw them take their first lead in more than 255 minutes of play. They looked great well into the third period, making you wonder why they can't do that a lot more of the time. It's to the point where if they lay an egg … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: A nice win but the big picture under Terry Pegula remains cloudy
Archives for February 21, 2021
The Wraparound: Reinhart scores twice, McCabe hurt as Sabres run past Devils
'The Sabres outskated the Devils all afternoon and finally started causing traffic around the net with regularity to build a 3-0 lead through two periods. The defense was crisp, and faceoff wins by Eric Staal and Jack Eichel directly led to the first two Buffalo goals.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Reinhart scores twice, McCabe hurt as Sabres run past Devils
Sabres prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen making strides during 'long road' to NHL
'“That helped me to realize it’s not something that’s going to happen overnight, to be a really good professional player,” Luukkonen, now a 21-year-old Sabres prospect, said during a phone interview with The Buffalo News. “It’s a long road. Getting to that environment early was eye-opening for me.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen making strides during ‘long road’ to NHL
Sabres’ Ralph Krueger ‘very concerned’ about Jake McCabe’s lower-body injury
'While Krueger couldn’t offer a recovery time – “We don’t have a final diagnosis yet,” he said – his words painted a grim picture for McCabe, who recently recovered after testing positive for COVID-19.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ralph Krueger ‘very concerned’ about Jake McCabe’s lower-body injury
Sabres notes: Buffalo’s early goal buoys win; Taylor Hall honored by Devils
'Despite the close margin, Saturday was the Sabres’ best all-around effort since they shellacked the Flyers 6-1 on Jan. 18 in Philadelphia.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Buffalo’s early goal buoys win; Taylor Hall honored by Devils
Sunday's New Jersey Coverage
Devils lose to Sabres, despite return of Nico Hischier and Travis Zajac (Newark Star Ledger) Devils name Nico Hischier next captain prior to season debut against Sabres (Newark Star Ledger) Devils fall to Sabres in return for new captain Nico Hischier (Bergen Record) NJ Devils name Nico Hischier as the 12th captain in team history (Bergen Record) Nico Hischier returns to … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New Jersey Coverage
Sabres snap 4-game losing streak, end Devils 3-game run
'“There was just a real tone, tone, tone of joy, actually, after the 1-0,” Buffalo coach Ralph Krueger said. “Guys were just like, ‘Wow, when was the last time this happened?’ And you can feel, without anybody really saying too much, that it really relaxed the group and we could settle into the game that we wanted to play.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres snap 4-game losing streak, end Devils 3-game run
Sabres hang on for needed win in New Jersey
'The Sabres grabbed an early 1-0 edge off a point shot from defenseman Colin Miller. It was the team's first goal from someone not named Victor Olofsson since Jan. 31 at home against this same Devils team, their first 5-on-5 goal since that same date, and, most importantly, their first lead in quite some time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hang on for needed win in New Jersey
Opinion: The Sabres celebrate a complete effort beating New Jersey 3-2
'Buffalo defense was key all afternoon at both ends of the rink. I remember one play in the second period where there was a feed right off the post to Blackwood’s left and it was Brandon Montour looking for the tap in. There was one time that both Montour and Dahlin were in the zone together.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres celebrate a complete effort beating New Jersey 3-2
Opinion: Three observations: Cozens returns in Buffalo's most complete effort of season
'Cozens looked like he never skipped a beat from being out for 20 days. His early success is one of the more positive developments for the Sabres this year.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Cozens returns in Buffalo’s most complete effort of season
Five Observations: Sabres break skid with 3-2 win over Devils
'It's bad enough to shut down when you trail early. Head coach Ralph Krueger called it a psychology issue this past week. But a lead pretty much fell into this team's lap, and they almost gave it away. Clears for the whole game seemed sluggish and lazy still. But that was ramped up in the third period when it mattered most and the Devils brought on an extra skater.' … [Read more...] about Five Observations: Sabres break skid with 3-2 win over Devils
Sabres snap four-game losing streak with 3-2 win over New Jersey
'The Sabres had a 3-0 lead heading into the third, when the Devils got on the board 40 seconds into the period with a goal from Kyle Palmieri. The Devils were able to pull within one with a 6-on-4 power play goal from PK Subban with 3:16 remaining in the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres snap four-game losing streak with 3-2 win over New Jersey
Sabres' Krueger 'very concerned' about defenseman McCabe's injury
'We don't have a final diagnosis yet, but it rips my heart out to see what Jake has gone through, with the COVID battle, with having had symptoms ... now in question for the future. ... There's a big, big ache in my heart right now, which the win certainly can't neutralize."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Krueger ‘very concerned’ about defenseman McCabe’s injury
Reinhart scores twice, Sabres hang on against Devils
'"It obviously hasn't been going our way since we were able to come back, but I think getting on the road has been important for our guys. I would say that we can't go anywhere, so to spend some time traveling and in hotels has helped us."' … [Read more...] about Reinhart scores twice, Sabres hang on against Devils
5 Takeaways | Reinhart scores twice in win over Devils
'"You could feel without anybody saying too much that it really relaxed the group and we could settle into the game that we wanted to play," Krueger said.' … [Read more...] about 5 Takeaways | Reinhart scores twice in win over Devils