'Curtis Lazar scored his fourth goal of the season for Buffalo and Sam Reinhart potted his third goal in three games. Linus Ullmark made 20 saves in net.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Sabres 2 – Islanders 3
Archives for February 2021
Mittelstadt, Davidson up from Sabres taxi squad
'Borgen is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Defenseman Jake McCabe is out for the season after sustaining a knee injury on Saturday, and the club is also without Rasmus Ristolainen as he recovers from COVID-related symptoms. Skinner will be a healthy scratch.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt, Davidson up from Sabres taxi squad
McCabe out 6-8 months with knee injury
'Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe was diagnosed today with injuries in his right knee to his ACL, MCL and meniscus as the result of a play during the team's game on February 20 in New Jersey, the team announced Monday.' … [Read more...] about McCabe out 6-8 months with knee injury
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks focus on power play during Monday practice (WHEC-TV) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Still stuck at no goals, Jeff Skinner may take a seat as Sabres meet Isles
'The conclusion is clear: Unless coach Ralph Krueger has a sudden change of heart, Skinner is joining Thompson in the scratch brigade for Monday's game against the New York Islanders in Nassau Coliseum.' … [Read more...] about Still stuck at no goals, Jeff Skinner may take a seat as Sabres meet Isles
Sabres Notebook: Jake McCabe's injury could be season-ending
'"He's one of the main guys in the locker room and a main guy on the ice, so it's going to be a huge loss," Rasmus Dahlin said of McCabe. "Risto is gone, too. We just have to make the best out of it and try to compete. ... It's not fun for sure when those type of things happen."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Jake McCabe’s injury could be season-ending
Sabres’ Jeff Skinner could be healthy scratch against Islanders
'But Skinner, 28, has struggled so badly under Ralph Krueger, Housley’s replacement, he could be a healthy scratch for the first time ever in tonight’s road game against the New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner could be healthy scratch against Islanders
Sabres concerned about Jake McCabe’s injury; Buffalo recalls defensemen
'“I’ll be honest with you, (I’m) not very optimistic about the diagnosis that’ll come out of this, but let the medical team take a look at it and we’ll give you a full report,” Krueger said on a Zoom call. “The lower-body injury is serious.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres concerned about Jake McCabe’s injury; Buffalo recalls defensemen
Monday's New York Coverage
Buffalo visits New York after Reinhart’s 2-goal game (AP) Game Preview: Islanders vs Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s New York Coverage
Jeff Skinner may be benched against Islanders
'In what really should be no surprise, Skinner played on a line with two taxi squad guys on Sunday, while Casey Mittelstadt took his spot. Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger wouldn’t confirm after practice if Skinner would be benched for Monday’s matchup with the New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner may be benched against Islanders
Skinner replaced by Mittelstadt at practice on Sunday
'Skinner was skating alongside Rasmus Asplund and Tage Thompson. Former first round pick Casey Mittelstadt joined Curtis Lazar and Riley Sheahan, which has typically been Skinner's slot in five-on-five action.' … [Read more...] about Skinner replaced by Mittelstadt at practice on Sunday
Sabres' Skinner potential healthy scratch Monday against Islanders
'Skinner now has gone almost a full calendar year, since February 29, 2020, without a goal. The coronavirus pandemic shutting down the Sabres' previous season for good in March 2020 is partially to blame, but over 14 games, Skinner has no goals and just one assist so far this year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Skinner potential healthy scratch Monday against Islanders
McCabe returns to Buffalo for MRI
'"I'll best honest with you, not very optimistic about the diagnosis that'll come out of this, but let the medical team take a look at it and we'll give you a full report," Krueger said. "The lower-body injury is serious."' … [Read more...] about McCabe returns to Buffalo for MRI
Sabres reassign Bryson, Fitzgerald to taxi squad
'The taxi squad now includes three defensemen in Bryson, Davidson, and Fitzgerald; two forwards in Rasmus Asplund and Casey Mittelstadt; and one goaltender in Jonas Johansson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reassign Bryson, Fitzgerald to taxi squad
Mike Harrington: A nice win but the big picture under Terry Pegula remains cloudy
'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