'The Sabres (6-15-4), now 0-8-1 in their last nine games and 31st in the NHL with 16 points in 25 games, were already without Jack Eichel, who left Buffalo to seek a second opinion on an upper-body injury that has sidelined him for consecutive games.' … [Read more...] about Observations: ‘Bad hit’ on Dylan Cozens looms larger than another Sabres loss
Archives for March 12, 2021
Mike Harrington: Schedule, calendar make for a sobering Sabres reality
'The Pegulas clearly don't want to pay Ralph Krueger to go away, so they'll just sit and let their hockey team rot while they pat themselves on the back for paying Matt Milano. Fair enough. Good move there by Brandon Beane & Co. Meanwhile, Kevyn Adams is frozen in shock.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Schedule, calendar make for a sobering Sabres reality
The Wraparound: Rough night for Johansson ends in 5-2 Sabres loss
'Johansson allowed four goals on 26 shots, including a routine wrister by Anthony Angello early in the third period, in a 5-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Rough night for Johansson ends in 5-2 Sabres loss
Sabres' Eric Staal 'not really thinking about' possible trade to contender
'TSN’s Pierre LeBrun reported recently that the Edmonton Oilers have called Adams about Staal. Several teams likely will be looking to acquire a center who has totaled more than 1,000 points while appearing in more than 1,000 regular-season games. Staal has appeared in 62 playoff games, including 25 during the Carolina Hurricanes’ run to the Stanley Cup in 2006, since he was … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eric Staal ‘not really thinking about’ possible trade to contender
Sabres lose game to Penguins, Dylan Cozens to injury
'“It’s a push in the numbers in a real vulnerable, dangerous spot,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said on a Zoom call. “I think it has to be a penalty and good for Millsie jumping in there, but really difficult when you see a player exposed like that and you give them a push right in the numbers at that distance. You know the danger of that as the player.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose game to Penguins, Dylan Cozens to injury
Sabres’ Ralph Krueger says Rasmus Dahlin getting closer to ‘full package’
'“It’s just still technically working on the skills that he needs to defend against the top players in the league,” Krueger said. “He never got any of those minutes last year. We were never playing him against top lines last season. This year, he’s seeing a lot of that and he’s enjoying the challenge and it’s pushing his limits.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ralph Krueger says Rasmus Dahlin getting closer to ‘full package’
Friday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Mike Sullivan earns his 300th win as Penguins take care of business in Buffalo (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins coach Mike Sullivan a fan of East Division miniseries (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins beat Sabres, extend winning streak to 4 (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Empty Thoughts: Penguins 5, Sabres 2 (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins Head Coach Mike Sullivan … [Read more...] about Friday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Evgeni Malkin has goal and assist, Penguins beat Sabres 5-2
'“Guys are trying, but obviously, it’s not good enough,” he said. “Nobody’s going to feel sorry for us in this situation. We’ve got to fight our way out of it. Nothing’s coming easy.”' … [Read more...] about Evgeni Malkin has goal and assist, Penguins beat Sabres 5-2
Losing streak hits nine as Sabres fall to Penguins
'The back-and-forth trend continued past the halfway point of the second period, when Pittsburgh seized the lead for the third time in the game. On a powerplay, forward Jake Guentzel caught Johansson far too deep in his net and snuck the Penguin's third goal of the night far-side past the netminder.' … [Read more...] about Losing streak hits nine as Sabres fall to Penguins
Opinion: Three Observations: Penguins hand Sabres their ninth straight loss
'Even if the Sabres played well enough to keep up with the Penguins, the one thing that continues to sink them is goaltending.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Penguins hand Sabres their ninth straight loss
Opinion: The Sabres are challenged by Ralph Krueger to have a physical response Saturday against Pittsburgh.
'For the first time since he arrived in Buffalo, I heard Ralph Krueger talking about needing a response from him team.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres are challenged by Ralph Krueger to have a physical response Saturday against Pittsburgh.
Friedman: Sabres trying to determine their future in Buffalo
'"I think the Buffalo Sabres are trying to determine, ok, what's our future here? First of all, they're trying to determine... here's all of our players, what's they're value? What's Eichel's value? What's Eric Staal's value? What's Taylor Hall's value? What's Sam Reinhart's value? What's Rasmus Ristolainen's value? Everybody, top-to-bottom, what's their value? Then I think … [Read more...] about Friedman: Sabres trying to determine their future in Buffalo
Five Observations: Sabres come up short in 5-2 loss to Penguins
'But Buffalo quite literally couldn’t get out of their own way. It’s how Brandon Montour got stuck at his own blue line on the Penguins’ first goal. It’s how several breakouts were ruined without a very hard forecheck. To call it sloppy would be an understatement.' … [Read more...] about Five Observations: Sabres come up short in 5-2 loss to Penguins
Injury to insult: Cozens leaves game after hit in 5-2 loss
'“I think it was kind of a bad hit,” forward Victor Oloffson said. “He was in a vulnerable place and he kind of had his momentum going after he dumped the puck there towards the boards. Just gave him an extra push and I think that was really unnecessary and a dangerous play.”' … [Read more...] about Injury to insult: Cozens leaves game after hit in 5-2 loss
Malkin helps Penguins send Sabres to ninth straight loss
'"Guys are trying but obviously it's not good enough," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "We're measured by results and we've got to go back at it tomorrow and nobody's going to feel sorry for us in this situation. We've just got to fight our way out of it. Nothing's coming easy, that's for sure."' … [Read more...] about Malkin helps Penguins send Sabres to ninth straight loss