'Jeff Skinner was asked about the team’s newfound success, following the victory on Sunday over the Philadelphia Flyers. He said that, “as the game goes along it sort of tightens up and desperation levels sort of rise a little bit, and lately we’ve been able to find those plays and that’s what you need, I think late in games especially you need big plays at big moments.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres not lacking confidence lately
Archives for April 12, 2021
The Sabres trade Taylor Hall to Boston.
'Hall had a no movement clause in his contract meaning he had to approve the trade of him and Curtis Lazar to the Boston Bruins for a second round pick and Anders Bjork. The Sabres are retaining 50% of Hall’s $8 million salary.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres trade Taylor Hall to Boston.
Report: Linus Ullmark expected to test free agency in the offseason
'Dave Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports that Sabres GM Kevyn Adams efforts to get Ullmark signed to a multi year contract before Monday at 3:00 NHL trade Deadline have failed.' … [Read more...] about Report: Linus Ullmark expected to test free agency in the offseason
Five Observations: Sabres come back to beat Flyers 5-3
'Both of the Flyers' first period goals were complete failures in close quarters. It was nearly reminiscent of Buffalo's inability to get out of their own way under Ralph Krueger. Part of that falls on Linus Ullmark's awareness and rebound control. But another part of it falls on playing bodies and sticks effectively in close quarters.' … [Read more...] about Five Observations: Sabres come back to beat Flyers 5-3
Report: Sabres trade Taylor Hall and Curtis Lazar to Bruins for Anders Bjork and 2nd round pick
'Bjork's career highs in goals (nine) and assists (10) came in the 2019-2020 season in 58 games.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres trade Taylor Hall and Curtis Lazar to Bruins for Anders Bjork and 2nd round pick
Ruotsalainen scores first NHL goal, Sabres rally to 5-3 win
'“It’s awesome, it’s like a dream,” Ruotsalainen said. “I don’t know what to say it’s awesome.”' … [Read more...] about Ruotsalainen scores first NHL goal, Sabres rally to 5-3 win
Reports: Sabres trade Taylor Hall, Curtis Lazar to Bruins for Anders Bjork, 2nd round pick
'Bjork has two goals and three assists for the Bruins this season in 30 games played.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres trade Taylor Hall, Curtis Lazar to Bruins for Anders Bjork, 2nd round pick
Reports: Sabres ship Hall, Lazar to Boston; get Bjork, 2nd-round draft pick
'The Sabres brought in Hall during the 2020 offseason on a one-year deal, but the 29-year-old under-produced in Buffalo, scoring just two goals through 37 games. He has sat out of the Sabres' games since Tuesday, due to trade precautions.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres ship Hall, Lazar to Boston; get Bjork, 2nd-round draft pick
Sabres score three late in third, rally past Flyers
'"You just have to stick with your game, and I thought we had some chances," Skinner said. "Weren't able to capitalize and obviously as the game goes along, it sort of tightens up and desperation level sort of rises a little bit. Lately we've been able to find those plays and that's what you need, especially late in games. You need big plays in big moments.' … [Read more...] about Sabres score three late in third, rally past Flyers
Hall traded to Bruins by Sabres: report
'The Sabres received forward Anders Bjork and a second-round pick in the NHL Draft (year not specified). The Bruins also got forward Curtis Lazar. Buffalo plays at Boston on Tuesday (7 p.m. ET; NESN, MSG-B, NHL.TV).' … [Read more...] about Hall traded to Bruins by Sabres: report
5 takeaways | Skinner, Asplund score late to fuel comeback win
'Facing a desperate Philadelphia team seeking to claw its way back into the playoff picture, Buffalo erased a 2-0 deficit on goals from Sam Reinhart and Ruotsalainen during the second period. Jeff Skinner and Rasmus Asplund scored goals just 25 seconds apart to turn a 3-2 deficit into a 4-3 lead late in the third.' … [Read more...] about 5 takeaways | Skinner, Asplund score late to fuel comeback win
At The Final Horn Recap: Sabres 5 - Flyers 3
'Arttu Ruotsalainen scored his first NHL goal and Sam Reinhart and Casey Mittelstadt also scored. Linus Ullmark made 40 saves to earn his ninth win of the season.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn Recap: Sabres 5 – Flyers 3