'When asked what his level of concern is regarding Eichel’s return this season, Krueger said, “of course, Jack Eichel is an absolute elite player in this league who drives, when he’s healthy, a lot of the power that makes the Sabres a threat to other teams on a given night. Now we need to work together, but my focus is truly from here forward is on the group that’s here.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel out for the foreseeable future, Cozens remains day-to-day
Archives for March 2021
DeSmith gets shutout, Penguins send Sabres to 10th straight loss
'"I thought we lost our opportunity early in the second period," Buffalo coach Ralph Krueger said. "They seemed to fall back a little on their heels. That's when we got the majority of our shots and were not able to feel and capture that moment. I'm pleased with the defensive effort, but offensively, and with the puck at times, we seemed to just be too complicated, and I'm not … [Read more...] about DeSmith gets shutout, Penguins send Sabres to 10th straight loss
Eichel out for 'foreseeable future' for Sabres with upper-body injury
'"I'm being honest with you, we do not know for certain the time frame on it," he said. "We just know that it will be some time here from shorter all the way to what you've already mentioned. Nobody in the National Hockey League speaks specifically about injuries unless they're season-ending, and if it did become that we would be able to address it in a different way."' … [Read more...] about Eichel out for ‘foreseeable future’ for Sabres with upper-body injury
5 takeaways | Special teams falter in shutout loss to Penguins
'"We feel like we have a group that's extremely engaged and we come into a game day like today with a good spirit in the morning, we set the game up and somehow we're just not able to push it over the line offensively."' … [Read more...] about 5 takeaways | Special teams falter in shutout loss to Penguins
At The Final Horn: Penguins 3 - Sabres 0
'The Sabres are 0-8-2 over their last 10 games and since returning from a two-week COVID-related hiatus on February 15, the team is 2-12-2.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Penguins 3 – Sabres 0
Sabres recall Davidson from taxi squad
'Davidson, 29, has appeared in four games this season and has recorded five shots on goal. He's averaging 14:56 of ice time per game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Davidson from taxi squad
Jonas Johansson, Carter Hutton haven't bailed out Sabres' struggling offense
'Goaltending hasn’t been the primary reason for the Sabres sitting last in the NHL with 16 points in 25 games. However, mistakes on defense have been magnified recently because Buffalo isn’t receiving enough bail-out saves from Johansson or Hutton.' … [Read more...] about Jonas Johansson, Carter Hutton haven’t bailed out Sabres’ struggling offense
Sabres forward Dylan Cozens considered 'day to day' with upper-body injury
'In 20 games this season, Cozens has totaled three goals with two assists and a minus-7 rating while averaging 13:38 of ice time. He was also playing on the second power-play unit and previously skated in the bottom six.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Dylan Cozens considered ‘day to day’ with upper-body injury
Sabres move on to general public ticket sales for March 20 return of fans
'One look at the standings -- where the Sabres are last in the NHL with a 6-15-4 record -- is the obvious first reason why a franchise that had a waiting list for season tickets just a few years ago couldn't get its most ardent customers to fill up 10 percent of its arena for its first game with fans since March 9, 2020.' … [Read more...] about Sabres move on to general public ticket sales for March 20 return of fans
Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt developing into dependable forward
'“Last year, I kind of saw how quickly it can be taken away,” Mittelstadt said last month. “I kind of took it for granted a little bit."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt developing into dependable forward
Sabres rookie Dylan Cozens undergoing further evaluations, day to day
'Just 20 games into his NHL career, Cozens, 20, has established himself as one of the Sabres’ top players. He filled in for captain Jack Eichel as the No. 1 center twice this week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Dylan Cozens undergoing further evaluations, day to day
Saturday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Buffalo faces Pittsburgh, aims to halt 9-game slide (AP) Game Preview: 03.13.21 at BUF (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Cozens' status still unknown; Eichel remains out minimum 7-10 days
'The Rochester Americans are dealing with, what could be, a COVID-19 outbreak. Two games have been postponed, and the team is under complete quarantine and hasn’t practiced for two days. That also means the Sabres cannot call up any players from the Amerks' roster.' … [Read more...] about Cozens’ status still unknown; Eichel remains out minimum 7-10 days
Cozens misses practice with upper-body injury
'"There are tests and evaluations going on today and we'll keep you posted," Krueger said.' … [Read more...] about Cozens misses practice with upper-body injury
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks to reschedule a pair of games due to COVID-19 protocols (WGR-AM) Amerks' games for Friday, Saturday postponed (WHAM-TV) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage