'Rookie center Dylan Cozens suffered an upper-body injury on a hit delivered by Flyers defenseman Philippe Myers along the boards with 8:17 remaining in the first period. With Eric Staal traded to Montreal and Jack Eichel still out, the Sabres were already forced to move Casey Mittelstadt to center.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Dylan Cozens’ injury adds to litany of issues for Sabres
Archives for March 30, 2021
Mike Harrington: Seriously now, that kind of Sabres loss just can't happen
'"We made mistakes, simple mistakes," Granato said. "I wouldn't call it panic. If we hit the open net, would we be talking about panic? We made bad decisions and mistakes under pressure. I wouldn't say we panicked. That is going a little bit too far. We stayed active and aggressive. We just didn't make the right decisions."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Seriously now, that kind of Sabres loss just can’t happen
The Wraparound: Sabres spoil 3-goal lead, winless streak reaches 18 in OT
'Buffalo, now 6-23-5, remains last in the National Hockey League with 17 points and is well on its way to matching the league record with a 10th consecutive season outside the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres spoil 3-goal lead, winless streak reaches 18 in OT
Sabres notebook: Seth Appert returns to coach Amerks after whirlwind trip to NHL
'"I packed first, showered, got in the car, started heading to Pittsburgh as safely as possible, but I was probably going a little too fast," Appert joked on a video call Monday from Blue Cross Arena. "I made it on time around 6:40 but had to get a rapid test and wait 30 minutes for that. I wasn't going to walk on the bench in a middle of a period so I watched the first period … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Seth Appert returns to coach Amerks after whirlwind trip to NHL
Sabres blow three-goal lead, lose in OT to Flyers: ‘This … is embarrassing’
'As the Sabres began imploding, it felt like only a matter of time before the Flyers roared back and tied it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow three-goal lead, lose in OT to Flyers: ‘This … is embarrassing’
Sabres’ Tage Thompson could thrive under interim coach Don Granato
'“Anytime you know somebody previously and you have that already established relationship, you know what their expectations are of you,” Thompson said. “It just makes the game easier, you don’t have to really think too much out there, you just have to go out and play."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson could thrive under interim coach Don Granato
Tuesday's Philadelphia Coverage
Flyers overcome late 3-goal deficit and stun Buffalo in OT, 4-3; Sabres suffer 18th straight loss (Philadelphia Inquirer) Struggling Flyers goalie Carter Hart split with longtime sports psychologist; has it affected his play? (Philadelphia Inquirer) Why shortening of bench, relying on leaders paid off with win for Flyers (Allentown Morning Call) Flyers notes: Carter Hart to … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Flyers rally to 4-3 OT win, as Sabres winless skid hits 18
'“Panic attack. We haven’t been in this situation, we got panicked,” Dahlin said. “The puck bounces their way and, I don’t know.”' … [Read more...] about Flyers rally to 4-3 OT win, as Sabres winless skid hits 18
Buffalo Sabres' winless streak hits 18 games after collapse in third period against Philadelphia Flyers
'When the Sabres built a 3-0 advantage, William Hill Sportsbook posted Buffalo at -2500 on the live money line. It didn't work out.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ winless streak hits 18 games after collapse in third period against Philadelphia Flyers
Sabres snatch defeat from the jaws of victory
'The extra frame lasted just 42 seconds, as defenseman Ivan Provorov dropped the curtain on what might be considered the most deflating loss of the now-18-game winless streak. Buffalo allowed four unanswered goals from the third period on to fall to 6-23-5 on the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres snatch defeat from the jaws of victory
Opinion: Buffalo blows a 3-0 third period lead losing in overtime to Philadelphia
'The reason this had a different feel to me is the Sabres were playing with some swagger. It’s one of the only times all season they looked confident to me. I thought on Brandon Montour’s goal that made it 3-0, everybody looked confident.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Buffalo blows a 3-0 third period lead losing in overtime to Philadelphia
Jack Eichel still rehabbing his injury
'“I don’t have an update on Jack,” interim head coach Don Granato said on Monday. “I spoke with him a couple of days ago and did not get into details with him because he is going through rehab. He said he felt good, he was feeling better."' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel still rehabbing his injury
5 Observations: Sabres blow 3-0 lead, fall to Flyers 4-3 in OT
'Whether they panicked or not, it was just a terrible ending for the Sabres. Granato said he didn't say much to the team after the game because he wants them to try and reflect on what went wrong.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres blow 3-0 lead, fall to Flyers 4-3 in OT
Sabres have “panic attack” in 3rd period, fall to Flyers 4-3 in OT
'They started out hot with three goals in the first two periods, and the team appeared to be playing with a lot more confidence heading into the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have “panic attack” in 3rd period, fall to Flyers 4-3 in OT
Winless streak extends to 18, with Sabres blowing 3-0 third period lead
'Eighteen is a right of passage age for most of us, and the Buffalo Sabres have reached that milestone without as much pride on Monday night by hitting an 18-game winless streak with a game they should have had in the bag.' … [Read more...] about Winless streak extends to 18, with Sabres blowing 3-0 third period lead