'The club’s latest loss to Carolina (16-6-1) – the Sabres are winless in 11 straight against the Hurricanes, a streak of futility dating back to March 22, 2016 – is a reminder to temper expectations and that goaltending isn’t this club’s only issue.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres cap road trip with another difficult defensive performance
Archives for December 5, 2021
Alex Tuch using first road trip with Sabres to build relationships with teammates
'“I was really excited to just be around the guys,” Tuch told The Buffalo News. “I started skating with the team, so I knew there was a chance. Then Kevyn told me he wanted me on the trip. I was really excited to get back on the road. It’s good to get around the guys. You get to know the guys a little bit at home, but on the road, you’re next to them. You’re shoulder to … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch using first road trip with Sabres to build relationships with teammates
Sabres’ defense keeps reeling in loss; Malcolm Subban injured in debut
'Having been scored on 90 times through 24 games, they’re on pace to give up 308 goals, a stunning number would tie the franchise’s all-time mark for most goals against in a season set by the 1986-87 team in 80 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ defense keeps reeling in loss; Malcolm Subban injured in debut
Sunday's Carolina Coverage
Shorthanded Hurricanes snap their skid in big way against Jeff Skinner and the Sabres (Raleigh News and Observer) Photo gallery (WCMC-FM) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Recap: Canes Break Out Against Sabres Saturday (Hurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Carolina Coverage
Teravainen scores twice, Hurricanes sock Sabres 6-2
'Henri Jokiharju scored his first goal of the season and Zemgus Girgensons also had a goal for the Sabres, who’ve lost four in a row and eight of their last nine. They’ve allowed 20 goals in a three-game span.' … [Read more...] about Teravainen scores twice, Hurricanes sock Sabres 6-2
Kyle Okposo hopes to be part of the solution
'Having experienced so much losing, being a part of a Sabres’ revival would be special. “I want to be here for everything,” said Okposo, whose contract expires after next season. “I’ve been here for the bad, I want to be here for laying a foundation to get us into the next phase of where we’re going to be, which is a good team, and I know it. I don’t know when it’s going to be, … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo hopes to be part of the solution
Sabres caught in a Hurricane
'The Hurricanes never trailed on Saturday night, rolling over the Sabres to the tune of a 6-2 final.' … [Read more...] about Sabres caught in a Hurricane
Opinion: Three obsersvations: Sabres blitzed for six in third straight
'The Sabres couldn't muster much offense, but they once again had a problem with allowing their opponent to score in bunches, and the new goalie the Sabres' picked up did not fix the problem that has been plaguing the Sabres for quite some time now this season.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three obsersvations: Sabres blitzed for six in third straight
Opinion: The Sabres lose another one 6-2 in Carolina
'It seemed like the players really responded to Don Granato both last year and early this season, but that seems to be over. Granato talks about not benching players, but when I see guys quitting on plays, that absolutely needs to be addressed and addressed fast.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres lose another one 6-2 in Carolina
Sabres skid continues with 6-2 loss to Hurricanes
'Henri Jokiharju and Zemgus Girgensons scored for Buffalo at PNC Arena. At the other end, Malcolm Subban made only 19 saves on 25 shots faced before being relieved by Aaron Dell.' … [Read more...] about Sabres skid continues with 6-2 loss to Hurricanes
Teravainen sparks Hurricanes to win against Sabres
'Henri Jokiharju and Zemgus Girgensons scored for Buffalo (8-13-3). Malcolm Subban, who was acquired in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, allowed six goals on 25 shots in his Sabres debut before leaving with an injury at 9:57 of the third period. He was replaced by Aaron Dell, who made four saves.' … [Read more...] about Teravainen sparks Hurricanes to win against Sabres
Sabres focused on cleaning up chances against following loss to Canes
'"This is a noisy building and the first one, for me, was too easy," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "You're on the road and you give up an easy one to start, you're not getting that back from the adrenaline in the building. It's going now. That impacted opening the game up a little more maybe than it should've."' … [Read more...] about Sabres focused on cleaning up chances against following loss to Canes
At The Final Horn | Subban leaves debut early as Sabres fall to Canes
'The goaltender, acquired in a trade with Chicago on Thursday, left the 6-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena midway through the third period. During a stoppage in play, he headed to the dressing room with the team's trainer. He had stopped 19 of 25 shots to that point and was replaced by Aaron Dell, who stopped four shots in the game's final 10:03.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Subban leaves debut early as Sabres fall to Canes