Flyers visit the Sabres after shutout victory (AP) 5 Things: Flyers vs. Sabres (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Philadelphia Coverage (Part II)
Archives for February 28, 2021
Sabres Observations: Offensive woes continue with Jack Eichel out, Jeff Skinner in
'The Sabres were outshot 39-23 and four prominent players did not register a shot on net: Skinner, Victor Olofsson, Eric Staal and Dylan Cozens. The problem began in their own end, as defensemen misfired passes because Sabres forwards exited the defensive zone too quickly on the breakout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Observations: Offensive woes continue with Jack Eichel out, Jeff Skinner in
Mike Harrington: 'As the Sabres Turn' is a recurring show that just won't stop
'The players can't be happy. The GM can't be happy. The coach isn't happy. The cardboard cutouts want to go home and not be locked in this building to watch this anymore.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: ‘As the Sabres Turn’ is a recurring show that just won’t stop
The Wraparound: Carter Hutton receives little help in Sabres' loss to Flyers
'Hutton’s performance wasn’t the Sabres’ problem Saturday in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Carter Hutton receives little help in Sabres’ loss to Flyers
Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark out at least one month with a lower-body injury
'It’s unlikely the Sabres will call on Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen anytime soon. The top prospect has an .890 save percentage in four games with the Amerks and has only played 15 career AHL games. He allowed five goals in the third period of a 7-2 loss to Utica on Friday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark out at least one month with a lower-body injury
Inside the NHL: Birth of Sabres featured as new book tells stories of jerseys, names
'The history of the Sabres' uniforms, of course, is a complicated one. And it's one of several stories Creamer and co-author Todd Radom have tackled in their new book, "Fabric of the Game: The stories behind the NHL's Names, Logos and Uniforms."' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Birth of Sabres featured as new book tells stories of jerseys, names
Sabres get blanked by Flyers; Ralph Krueger says lineup changes coming
'Clearly, the dizzying stretch has drained the Sabres mentally and physically. They looked downright awful Saturday against the Flyers inside KeyBank Center, generating little offense and showcasing wretched puck management.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get blanked by Flyers; Ralph Krueger says lineup changes coming
Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen looks impressive in return, logs big minutes
'“I thought he was our best D here tonight,” Krueger said on a Zoom call. “Amazing, amazing how he’s come off of more than three weeks of a break. … Just shows the character and the fight that he has in him. He’ll be able to take it even a higher level tomorrow.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen looks impressive in return, logs big minutes
Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark out at least one month; Jeff Skinner set to return
'“It’s a hard hit, it’s heavy hit,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said on a Zoom call this morning. “The best case we’ll get him back in a month. So a huge loss at this point in our season, especially coming off the tail end of that New Jersey game, which was clearly his strongest performance of the season.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark out at least one month; Jeff Skinner set to return
Sunday's Philadelphia Coverage (Part I)
Flyers roll over Sabres, 3-0, behind Brian Elliott (Philadelphia Inquirer) Claude Giroux just keeps bringing the Flyers steadiness (Philadelphia Inquirer) Returning players provide spark for Flyers’ 3-0 win (Allentown Morning Call) Elliott's spell on Sabres again leaves them at ground zero (Delaware County Daily Times) With 4 players back in the picture, Flyers starting to … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Philadelphia Coverage (Part I)
Elliott stops 23 shots in Flyers’ 3-0 win over Sabres
'Elliott improved to 5-1 this season and upped his career record to 15-2-2 with four shutouts against the Sabres, including a 40-save outing in a 3-0 win on Jan. 19.' … [Read more...] about Elliott stops 23 shots in Flyers’ 3-0 win over Sabres
Sabres G Ullmark to miss a month; Eichel out against Flyers
'Veteran backup Carter Hutton will take over and start both games of Buffalo’s weekend series against the Flyers, with minor league callup Jonas Johansson serving as backup.' … [Read more...] about Sabres G Ullmark to miss a month; Eichel out against Flyers
Sabres blanked by Philadelphia
'The Flyers outshot Buffalo in all three periods, totaling a 39-23 advantage in the victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blanked by Philadelphia
Opinion: The Sabres were listless in a 3-0 loss to Philadelphia
'Buffalo has lost five straight at home and six out of seven overall. Elliott made 23 saves for the shutout, but it may have been the easiest game he’s ever had in the NHL. The Sabres rarely tested him and were very disconnected in their offensive attack.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres were listless in a 3-0 loss to Philadelphia
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres fall flat in matinee with Flyers
'Buffalo has struggled for the past few seasons to generate offense away from their captain. The line of Taylor Hall, Eric Staal and Dylan Cozens has emerged as the Sabres' best chance at generating offense without Eichel on the ice, but even with a decent showing on Saturday, nothing would go in for anyone.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres fall flat in matinee with Flyers