New Jersey plays Buffalo on 11-game home skid (AP) Preview: Devils vs Sabres (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New Jersey Coverage
Archives for March 16, 2021
Observations: 'Essentially everybody' on Sabres' roster struggling to score
'This offense is historically bad. The 2014-15 Sabres, a team management wanted to fail, averaged 1.5 goals during its 14-game losing streak. This talented group under Krueger is averaging 1.3 goals across the past 11 games.' … [Read more...] about Observations: ‘Essentially everybody’ on Sabres’ roster struggling to score
Mike Harrington: From top to bottom, it appears Sabres have no shame
'The two tank teams – the ones management wanted to lose – put out better efforts than this.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: From top to bottom, it appears Sabres have no shame
The Wraparound: Sabres' second-period collapse pushes winless streak to 11
'Hutton’s teammates didn’t come to his rescue. Neither did the arena staff, which had trouble shutting off the goal light after Richard Panik’s rocket one-timer pushed the lead to three goals.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres’ second-period collapse pushes winless streak to 11
Recalls to Sabres on hold as Covid-19 pauses Rochester Americans' season
'“That definitely puts any movement on hold and I was only just informed that the practice was canceled, just like you were only just informed,” Krueger said. “So, I do not know the details of what is happening there. But clearly we will not be able to move any players until we have a clarity on that.”' … [Read more...] about Recalls to Sabres on hold as Covid-19 pauses Rochester Americans’ season
Travis Yost's Sabre Metrics: Islanders might present intriguing options to improve Sabres
'For the sake of this piece, we will focus on how the Sabres can go after Pelech and Sorokin, though there’s a case to be made for Beauvillier as well.' … [Read more...] about Travis Yost’s Sabre Metrics: Islanders might present intriguing options to improve Sabres
Sabres’ losing streak hits 11: ‘Tough to find the energy right now’
'They’ve become the NHL’s laughingstock. After a 4-3-2 start, they’ve imploded, sinking to the bottom of the league again. They often showcase little passion.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ losing streak hits 11: ‘Tough to find the energy right now’
Sabres have no plans to rest Rasmus Ristolainen: ‘He’s such a competitor’
'But since Ristolainen returned to the lineup Feb. 27, he has played all 10 contests, averaging 21 minutes, 28 seconds of ice time in the first nine entering Monday’s 6-0 loss to the Washington Capitals at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have no plans to rest Rasmus Ristolainen: ‘He’s such a competitor’
Tuesday's Washington Coverage
Capitals rout Sabres for fifth straight win as Vitek Vanecek records first shutout (Washington Post) Caps extend win streak to 5 with 6-0 win over Buffalo (NBC Sports Washington) The unexpected season of Vanecek continues with first career shutout (NBC Sports Washington) Why Ovi reaching 6th all-time in goals means something to Laviolette (NBC Sports Washington) Ovechkin … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Washington Coverage
Ovechkin matches Esposito with 717th goal; Caps rout Sabres
'“The score obviously is extreme,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. “I don’t feel quit out of anybody. It’s for others to judge.”' … [Read more...] about Ovechkin matches Esposito with 717th goal; Caps rout Sabres
Winless streak hits 11 as Capitals drub Sabres
'Washington capped the scoring barrage at 6-0 when Alex Ovechkin scored his 717th-career goal, moving into a tie for sixth all-time with Boston Bruins legend Phil Esposito.' … [Read more...] about Winless streak hits 11 as Capitals drub Sabres
Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres lifeless in 6-0 loss to Capitals
'There seem to be no answers for this team in the middle of their mid-season tailspin.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres lifeless in 6-0 loss to Capitals
Opinion: The Sabres just keep getting worse as their winless streak hits 11 games
'Krueger was very impressed with the third period even though they were outscored 2-0 because they out shot Washington 14-6. Krueger failed to take into account that Washington was in cruise control just waiting to hop on their plane to get out of town.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres just keep getting worse as their winless streak hits 11 games
Five Observations: Sabres shut out by Washington Capitals 6-0
'But when Buffalo is getting peppered night in and night out, and egregiously out-possessed, there's only so much they can do. How many breakaway saves is Carter Hutton expected to make? How many cross-crease saves are required when the back door is wide open? They might not be solutions, but what's in front of them is the problem.' … [Read more...] about Five Observations: Sabres shut out by Washington Capitals 6-0
Sabres flat in all aspects, lose 6-0 to Capitals
'Buffalo was outshot 13-2 in the first period, and didn’t get more than 14 shots all game until the 3rd period. Meanwhile, Washington dropped three goals in the 2nd period to add to an already 1-0 lead, giving them a 4-0 advantage going into the final period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres flat in all aspects, lose 6-0 to Capitals