'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
Archives for March 2021
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
Ovechkin ties Esposito, Capitals shut out Sabres for fifth straight win
'"'Hutts' keeps us in it in the first," Buffalo forward Sam Reinhart said. "They get a tough one [after] the power play. After he's making some five or six Grade A scoring opportunities against, he's keeping us in that game."' … [Read more...] about Ovechkin ties Esposito, Capitals shut out Sabres for fifth straight win
5 takeaways | Sabres shut out in loss to Capitals
'"Guys care, it's just not happening right now," Okposo said. "I don't know how else to put it. It's just, it's tough. We're in a really tough spot here. Guys are trying and it's just not working."' … [Read more...] about 5 takeaways | Sabres shut out in loss to Capitals
At The Final Horn: Capitals 6 - Sabres 0
'Buffalo is 0-9-2 over the last 11 games and 2-13-2 since returning from a two-week COVID-related pause on February 15.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Capitals 6 – Sabres 0
Sabres recall Asplund, loan Davidson to taxi squad
'Asplund has scored one goal in four games this season. He has skated with the taxi squad since last appearing against New Jersey on Feb. 25.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Asplund, loan Davidson to taxi squad
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks announce schedule updates (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Carter Hutton hoping to build off strong showing vs. Penguins in Sabres' net
'What stood out in Hutton's game Saturday was he made three bailout saves to cover teammates' mistakes, the kind he and Johansson haven't made nearly enough of since Ullmark was knocked out of the lineup with a lower-body injury on Feb. 23.' … [Read more...] about Carter Hutton hoping to build off strong showing vs. Penguins in Sabres’ net
Sabres want to find out what they have in goalie Jonas Johansson
'“Hutts has been just terrific,” said Johansson, who played his first six NHL games last season. “I love being a goalie partner with him. He’s an experienced guy, funny guy. He makes me feel confident and feel good. He supports me and I support him. I think we go really well together and I enjoy working and playing with him. I think he does the same with me. It’s just positive … [Read more...] about Sabres want to find out what they have in goalie Jonas Johansson
Buffalo has turned Jack Eichel’s golden years to tin
'This year, Eichel and the Sabres are performing the rarest sort of tank – the one with no plan, no objectives and no bottom.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo has turned Jack Eichel’s golden years to tin
Monday's Washington Coverage
Washington puts road win streak on the line against Buffalo (AP) Caps Conclude Trip on Monday in Buffalo (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Washington Coverage
Sabres aim to 'persevere' with Jack Eichel out for the 'foreseeable future'
'No strategic or personnel adjustments could fill the void created by the Sabres’ most notable absence: Jack Eichel, the 24-year-old captain, top-line center and face of the franchise. An upper-body injury will keep Eichel out of the lineup for the "foreseeable future,” according to Krueger, and the Sabres’ 3-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night in KeyBank Center … [Read more...] about Sabres aim to ‘persevere’ with Jack Eichel out for the ‘foreseeable future’
Mike Harrington: On 10th anniversary of Rick Martin's death, Sabres' fall remains shocking
'Another season is lost. The tradition of this franchise as a whole is lost. It didn't used to be like this, but 10 years of nothing makes it feel like it was always this way.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: On 10th anniversary of Rick Martin’s death, Sabres’ fall remains shocking