Buffalo takes on New York on 6-game skid (AP) Game Preview: Islanders vs Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage (Part II)
Archives for March 7, 2021
Observations: 'Mental toughness' the latest culprit in Sabres' downfall
'A Sabres roster dotted with talented forwards – most notably, Jack Eichel and Taylor Hall – and playoff hardened veterans is faltering in adverse situations.' … [Read more...] about Observations: ‘Mental toughness’ the latest culprit in Sabres’ downfall
The Wraparound: Sabres crumble in second period, lose sixth straight game
'Buffalo’s record is now at 6-13-3. Carter Hutton made 24 saves, but the 35-year-old goalie wasn’t the problem. He stopped all 11 shots he faced in the first period and received little help in the second.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres crumble in second period, lose sixth straight game
Inside the NHL: As he hits 1,000 games, Patrick Kane is in the thick of early Hart race
'Terry Pegula wants a direct line to the GM and the organization foolishly doesn't believe in the model of a hockey president. That has been made even more clear since Kim Pegula was named team president in May 2018.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: As he hits 1,000 games, Patrick Kane is in the thick of early Hart race
Sabres implode against Islanders, lose sixth straight: ‘Just mental toughness’
'The Sabres’ 5-2 loss was their 10 setback in 12 games since their COVID-19 pause ended. They’ve morphed into the NHL’s most hapless team over a pathetic three-week stretch. Remember, they started the season a solid 4-3-2.' … [Read more...] about Sabres implode against Islanders, lose sixth straight: ‘Just mental toughness’
Sunday's New York Coverage (Part I)
Mathew Barzal scores wild trick-shot goal as Islanders rout Sabres (New York Post) Mathew Barzal's goal highlights Islanders' win over Sabres (Newsday) After Saturday's win, Islanders 9-0-2 at Coliseum (Newsday) Islanders' Mathew Barzal adds to Sabres' woes with goal of the year candidate (USA Today) Watch: Islanders' Mat Barzal scores contender for goal of the year against … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage (Part I)
Barzal shines as Islanders beat Sabres for 4th straight win
'“It’s just mental toughness at the moment,″ he said. “We lost multiple individual battles that cost us the game. We have to continue to work. There’s no magic fix when you’re in a funk like this. I don’t feel a quit in the group.”' … [Read more...] about Barzal shines as Islanders beat Sabres for 4th straight win
Sabres’ losing streak hits six with loss to Islanders
'It sure felt like the team found some renewed vigor after general manager Kevyn Adams broke media silence Friday afternoon to express his frustrations with their play. That feeling did not last much longer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ losing streak hits six with loss to Islanders
Opinion: Sabres turn in another miserable performance
'The thing you can count on with the Buffalo Sabres is they will always be soft, the will always be fragile when things go wrong, and they will always be one of the teams with the best odds to win the draft lottery.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres turn in another miserable performance
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres can't stop second period surge in loss to Islanders
'Between Sabres goalies Carter Hutton and Jonas Johansson, even if the Sabres were getting the offense they need, they are certainly not preventing other teams from opening up their offense.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres can’t stop second period surge in loss to Islanders
Three Observations: Sabres fall apart in 5-2 loss to Islanders
'The Sabres weren't grossly outshot, and they even held a lead for nearly an entire period. But the problems among the Rieder-Eakin-Okposo line continue to persist. Okposo looked absolutely lost on the Islanders' third period goal.' … [Read more...] about Three Observations: Sabres fall apart in 5-2 loss to Islanders
Friedman: Sabres "open for business" on the trade market
'"I've heard there's a lot of questions asked about Sam Reinhart, and questions about Eric Staal," Elliotte Friedman said on Hockey Night in Canada on Saturday. "Nashville's out there, Detroit's out there, but Buffalo is the team that's definitely out there. And again, the word is they're listening to any possibilities."' … [Read more...] about Friedman: Sabres “open for business” on the trade market
Fast start not enough for Sabres in 5-2 loss to Islanders
'Then the second period happened.' … [Read more...] about Fast start not enough for Sabres in 5-2 loss to Islanders
Islanders score four in second, hand Sabres sixth straight loss
'"It's just mental toughness at the moment," Krueger said. "I mean, the National Hockey League this year is not a league of people running each other over, and without the fans in the building, the physicality is definitely in a different place than it would usually be. We're losing battles in 1-on-1 situations that are hockey situations."' … [Read more...] about Islanders score four in second, hand Sabres sixth straight loss
Bryson scores 1st NHL goal in loss to Islanders
'"We wanted to come in and play a full 60. One period won't do it."' … [Read more...] about Bryson scores 1st NHL goal in loss to Islanders