'Buoyed by confidence-inducing back-to-back wins to cap their home schedule, the Sabres suddenly fell into bad habits. They appeared to have a blind faith that they had the speed and skill to skate off victorious, prioritizing risky offensive players over the calculated approach that’s led to success under interim coach Don Granato.' … [Read more...] about Observations: ‘Inexperience’ leads to Sabres’ mistake-filled night in Pittsburgh
Archives for May 7, 2021
The Wraparound: Sabres clinch NHL's worst record with 8-4 loss to Penguins
'The Sabres also failed to win back-to-back-to-back games for the first time this season and are 1-6 against the Penguins this season.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres clinch NHL’s worst record with 8-4 loss to Penguins
Sabres don’t help Michael Houser, get throttled by Penguins: ‘We owe him’
'“The last couple games he’s been a stone wall back there for us,” he said. “It’s been a lot of fun playing for him and we kind of laid an egg tonight for him. He deserves better, we owe him, especially being in his hometown, we got to be better for that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres don’t help Michael Houser, get throttled by Penguins: ‘We owe him’
Sabres prospect Brett Murray thrilled to make NHL debut: ‘At a loss for words’
'This year, the 6-foot-5, 228-pound Murray, 22, has morphed into the Amerks’ leading scorer, compiling nine goals and 19 points in 23 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Brett Murray thrilled to make NHL debut: ‘At a loss for words’
Michael Houser’s improbable story adds another chapter as Wexford native plays against Penguins
'This season, he entered the year as the sixth goalie on the Sabres’ depth chart with the idea that he’d provide a mentorship role to younger players. But when injuries and other issues ravaged the crease, Houser was promoted all the way to taxi squad goalie.' … [Read more...] about Michael Houser’s improbable story adds another chapter as Wexford native plays against Penguins
For Wexford's Michael Houser, preparation pays off in opportunity with Sabres
'“It is an amazing story,” Granato said. “He’s a person that’s taken all of his life experiences in preparation for what may next lie ahead for him, in that case, being in the NHL and thrown in the net. When you factor all of that in, it’s not too much of a surprise that he was really, really good in the first two games because you see that he did put that work in. But it is … [Read more...] about For Wexford’s Michael Houser, preparation pays off in opportunity with Sabres
Friday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Jeff Carter scores four goals as first-place Penguins power past the Sabres (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Michael Houser’s improbable story adds another chapter as Wexford native plays against Penguins (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Jeff Carter's 4 goals lead Penguins to rout of Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) For Wexford's Michael Houser, preparation pays off in opportunity with … [Read more...] about Friday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Carter scores career-high 4 goals, Penguins blast Sabres 8-4
'The 28-year-old spent nearly a decade before bouncing around the minors before finally reaching the NHL earlier this week. He dazzled in a pair of wins over the New York Islanders to earn a third consecutive start. Playing in front of more than 20 friends and family, Houser stopped 26 shots but couldn’t keep the NHL’s highest-scoring team under wraps.' … [Read more...] about Carter scores career-high 4 goals, Penguins blast Sabres 8-4
Sabres doubled up by Penguins in 12-goal barnburner
'Unfortunately for Sabres goalie Michael Houser, his first career loss came in front of friends and family to a Penguins team he grew up cheering for.' … [Read more...] about Sabres doubled up by Penguins in 12-goal barnburner
Opinion: The Sabres were a no-show for Houser in his hometown
'Drake Caggiula scored two of the Sabres four goals. He was very upset with how they treated their own goalie, “We owe him big time. In the last couple of games he’s been a stone wall back there for us and it’s been a lot of fun playing for him and we kind of laid an egg tonight for him. He deserves better, we owe him, especially being in his hometown we’ve got to be better … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres were a no-show for Houser in his hometown
Opinion: Three observations: Penguins double up on Sabres 8-4
'Houser's two games in Buffalo against the Islanders were a real nice story, but on Thursday night, he faced a team that brings a great deal more firepower, and the Sabres couldn't keep up.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Penguins double up on Sabres 8-4
Sabres clinch worst record in NHL with 8-4 loss to Penguins
'With the loss, the Sabres fall to 15-33-7 on the season. In 55 games, the Sabres have just 37 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres clinch worst record in NHL with 8-4 loss to Penguins
Pens pound Sabres 8-4
'The Sabres goalie grew up just outside of Pittsburgh but his homecoming was ruined by the team he grew up cheering.' … [Read more...] about Pens pound Sabres 8-4
Jack Eichel donates hundreds of bouquets to Roswell Park for National Nurses Day
'This is the second year Eichel has given flowers to Roswell park for national nurses day. The chief nursing officer says Eichel’s mom is a nurse, so he understands the value of their work.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel donates hundreds of bouquets to Roswell Park for National Nurses Day
Carter scores four goals to lift Penguins past Sabres
'Drake Caggiula scored twice, and Michael Houser made 26 saves for Buffalo (15-33-7), which has lost five of seven will finish last in the NHL standings. The 28-year-old goalie won his first two NHL starts, against the New York Islanders on Monday and Tuesday, after not starting a professional game since March 7, 2020, in the ECHL.' … [Read more...] about Carter scores four goals to lift Penguins past Sabres