'Baby steps my friends. All season the Sabres have struggled to score even-strength goals. Nobody is suggesting two goals at even strength will be enough most nights, but it's still more than what we've grown accustomed to so far this season. What was most promising on Tuesday was when the goals came. In a close game, rather than protecting a lead, the Sabres scored twice in … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Devils 4-1
Archives for February 2021
Sabres' Will Borgen has successful surgery, out six to eight weeks
'Borgen was considered day-to-day as of Sunday, according to head coach Ralph Krueger, after suffering what they called an upper-body injury. He played in the team's last four games after multiple players were dealing with COVID issues.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Will Borgen has successful surgery, out six to eight weeks
Sabres down Devils 4-1
'The Sabres have 6 wins this season and 3 of those have been against the Devils.' … [Read more...] about Sabres down Devils 4-1
Ullmark helps Sabres handle Devils
'"It was just a gut feel that [Ullmark] was in a good space and this was a really important game for us today," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "It was a playoff feel coming into this game today ... the meetings this morning, this afternoon, everybody was really edgy and focused."' … [Read more...] about Ullmark helps Sabres handle Devils
5 takeaways | Olofsson, Ullmark spark victory over Devils
'"It was a playoff feel coming into this game today," coach Ralph Krueger said. "The meetings today, this morning, this afternoon, everybody was really edgy and focused. We're just happy the team responded to that kind of pressure we put on them today."' … [Read more...] about 5 takeaways | Olofsson, Ullmark spark victory over Devils
At The Final Horn: Sabres 4 - Devils 1
'Victor Olofsson, Rasmus Asplund, Dylan Cozens and Cody Eakin all tallied for Buffalo. Linus Ullmark made 41 saves and was just 27.9 seconds away from recording his first shutout of the season.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Sabres 4 – Devils 1
Sabres recall Asplund, Bryson from taxi squad
'Defenseman Brandon Davidson was reassigned from the active roster to the taxi squad. Goaltender Dustin Tokarski was also reassigned to the taxi squad from the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Asplund, Bryson from taxi squad
Borgen out 6-8 weeks after successful surgery to repair fracture in arm
'In four games this season, he has averaged 16:59 of ice time.' … [Read more...] about Borgen out 6-8 weeks after successful surgery to repair fracture in arm
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks game Wednesday in Syracuse postponed due to COVID-19 issues with Crunch (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Wednesday'S game in Syracuse rescheduled for March 1 (Amerks.com) Amerks look to stay hot as road trip continues this weekend (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Tuesday's New Jersey Coverage
New Jersey faces Buffalo on 3-game home slide (AP) Preview: Devils vs Sabres 2.23.21 (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New Jersey Coverage
Sabres' forward shuffle produces lots of chances, still not enough goals
'The Sabres dominated the shots on goal count at 36-23 – and the Islanders only had five in the game's first 34 minutes. The shots attempted were 59-48, also in Buffalo's favor. Quite a departure from last week's two losses to the Islanders at home. Same result.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ forward shuffle produces lots of chances, still not enough goals
The Wraparound: Sabres sunk by late power-play goal, fall to 0-3 against Isles
'The Sabres outshot the Islanders 36-23 in the game and held them to just five shots on goal over the first 34 minutes of play, but Semyon Varlamov made many key saves to keep the Islanders in range.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres sunk by late power-play goal, fall to 0-3 against Isles
Sabres defense stalwart Jake McCabe out for the season with major knee damage
'Of bigger importance is the fact this was the final year of McCabe's contract and he is heading into unrestricted free agency this summer. McCabe likely was looking at a decent raise from his current $2.85 million salary and a good market for his services on a multi-year contract. Given the severity of his injury, McCabe won't be able to cash in this summer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defense stalwart Jake McCabe out for the season with major knee damage
Sabres generate more offense, still fall to Islanders for third time in week
'The Sabres struggled offensively in two home losses to the Islanders last week, scoring just one goal. But Monday inside Nassau Coliseum, they consistently cracked the Islanders’ rigid structure, generating a slew of chances.' … [Read more...] about Sabres generate more offense, still fall to Islanders for third time in week
Sabres’ Jake McCabe out for season
'“I had tears two nights ago already,” Krueger said on a Zoom call late this afternoon from Nassau Coliseum. “It was pretty clear on the doctor’s first assessment we were dealing with a really serious setback. The confirmation just underlines the pain that we feel for the person, first and foremost, and then the player that we lost for the season."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jake McCabe out for season