'Sabres fans had to deal with a lot of losing in 2015 to finish last overall but lost a shot at Connor McDavid when the Edmonton Oilers won the draft lottery. Eichel was a good consolation prize, and though he hasn't matched McDavid's production (and he wasn't supposed to), he has not been a problem in Buffalo. The Sabres could get assets for pending unrestricted free agents … [Read more...] about NHL debate: Should struggling Buffalo Sabres trade franchise cornerstone Jack Eichel?
Archives for March 2021
Friday's New York Coverage
Martin scores twice as Islanders beat Buffalo (Newsday) Isles' Beauvillier scores in his 300th NHL game (Newsday) Photo gallery (NHL.com) 5 Takeaways: 'Islander' Hockey Powers 5-2 Win over Buffalo (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage
Martin scores 2 to help Islanders beat Sabres 5-2
'“It was a very bad game,” Ristolainen said. “I feel like every time we were kind of getting back at it, getting the momentum in their zone, and getting some good shifts then we made a mistake. I made unfortunately a lot of mistakes today that cost us the game.”' … [Read more...] about Martin scores 2 to help Islanders beat Sabres 5-2
What a trade for Sabres' Jack Eichel could reasonably look like
'Would Boston fork over four first-rounders to bring that scenario to life? Given how good Eichel is and the fact he’s only 24, the B’s would have to think about it. The reality, though, is those picks just don’t have the same appeal for the Sabres because they’re not likely to be high selections and -- even if they are -- an 18-year-old drafted in 2024 isn’t going to help your … [Read more...] about What a trade for Sabres’ Jack Eichel could reasonably look like
Islanders never trail in first game against Sabres
'Another rebound opportunity helps create a goal for the Sabres in the third period to bring the team back within two goals, 4-2. Ristolainen scored on what was a delayed penalty situation, and Buffalo having an extra skater on the ice. The defenseman's third goal of the year was unassisted.' … [Read more...] about Islanders never trail in first game against Sabres
Opinion: Sabres show very little in a 5-2 loss to the Islanders
'Goaltender coaches teach their goaltenders to be down on one knee and it drives me crazy. If Johansson is up and hugging the post, Matt Martin has no chance to bank a puck in off his mask from below the goal line.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres show very little in a 5-2 loss to the Islanders
Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres come out flat, lose to Islanders 5-2
'The Sabres allowed the New York Islanders to dominate them in the shot department as well as the scoreboard. The Isles got off to a 2-0 start in the first period, outshooting Buffalo 18-6 in that period alone.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres come out flat, lose to Islanders 5-2
5 Observations: Islanders beat Sabres 5-2
'We’ve heard the Sabres say so many times this year that they need to simplify their game. One of the most obvious ways of trying to do that is by getting pucks to the net [cliché, I know] and trying to score some greasy garbage goals. Yet once again the Sabres were grossly outshot by their opponent. Give the Islanders credit, they do a great job getting into shooting lanes, … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Islanders beat Sabres 5-2
Sabres Drop 5th Straight
'The Sabres have lost 4 straight games to the Islanders this season and have been outscored 14-5. The same two teams play again on Saturday and Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Drop 5th Straight
Martin scores twice, Islanders defeat Sabres for third straight win
'"No matter what the score is in the game, you have to defend hard," Hall said. "I feel like at times through the goal-scoring drought you tend to overthink things and you tend to worry about not scoring instead of playing an overall game that's solid and the goals will come. Tonight was a little bit better in that aspect."' … [Read more...] about Martin scores twice, Islanders defeat Sabres for third straight win
5 takeaways | Sabres open 3-game set with loss to Isles
'"We had three really good shifts to start the game and then it just kind of unravels," Hall said. "You can see every player on our team starts gripping their stick a little bit, starts thinking out there instead of just going and doing and defending hard and playing hard."' … [Read more...] about 5 takeaways | Sabres open 3-game set with loss to Isles
At The Final Horn: Sabres 2 - Islanders 5
'Taylor Hall and Rasmus Ristolainen scored for Buffalo at Nassau Coliseum, but the Sabres were unable to come back from deficits of 2-0 and 4-1. Jonas Johansson started in net and made a career-high 40 saves.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Sabres 2 – Islanders 5
Stuck at no goals, Sabres winger Kyle Okposo still waiting for breakthrough
'The breakdown of Okposo's game has been hard to watch for fans, knowing how his seven-year, $42 million contract signed in 2016 has become a hard one for this organization to stomach. At $6 million per season, it has to be about numbers. Okposo had just nine goals last season and has now gone over a year without scoring.' … [Read more...] about Stuck at no goals, Sabres winger Kyle Okposo still waiting for breakthrough
Watch Now: Rangers MSG analyst says Sabres 'look like they've quit on their season'
'"It's sad to see because Buffalo is one of my favorite cities to travel to, it's close to where I grew up (in suburban Toronto). Unbelievable people there, hard working people. They must have a hard time watching that team play hockey. I mean, there was a lot of selfish one-and-done plays. They didn't make it hard on the Rangers at all."' … [Read more...] about Watch Now: Rangers MSG analyst says Sabres ‘look like they’ve quit on their season’
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo knows he must start scoring: ‘A results-based business’
'“It’s something that I’ve just been trying to reset every game and bring my best every game,” said Okposo, who has mustered just one assist this seaon. “I mean, it’s one thing if I feel like I’m not playing well; I know when I’m not playing well, and the first five games I did not play well. And I feel like since the (COVID-19 pause last month) I’ve been playing better but the … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo knows he must start scoring: ‘A results-based business’