'"Throughout our past couple games, there's always been parts where we're just trying to make the pretty plays and getting away from getting pucks behind their D and working them in their zone," Rieder said. "We're trying to make plays on the blue line and we turn it over. I feel like we have parts of that in every game and we've got to get that out of our game."' … [Read more...] about 5 takeaways | Rieder, Skinner score in loss to Devils
Archives for March 2021
At The Final Horn: Sabres 2 - Devils 3
'The Sabres led 2-1 in the second period. Miles Wood broke a tie early in the third period to give the Devils a lead they would not relinquish.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Sabres 2 – Devils 3
Sabres recall Davidson, Jokiharju from taxi squad
'Jokiharju has appeared in 18 games this season, averaging 17:33 and tallying two points (1+1). Davidson has averaged 15:03 in five appearances.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Davidson, Jokiharju from taxi squad
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester Amerks on pause after 3 players, 1 staff member test positive for coronavirus (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks had three players test positive for COVID-19 (WGR-AM) 3 Amerks players, 1 staffer test positive for coronavirus; games postponed (WROC-TV) Three Amerks test positive for COVID; team hoping for Weds. practice (WHAM-TV) Amerks' season on pause … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Tuesday's New Jersey Coverage
New Jersey plays Buffalo on 11-game home skid (AP) Preview: Devils vs Sabres (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New Jersey Coverage
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