'Miller's infamous "he's a piece of bleep" press conference after getting plowed by Milan Lucic was a time-tested classic, but the incident put a label on the organization as a soft group it's still trying to get over.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Ryan Miller memories abound after retirement announcement
Archives for 2021
Sabres lose ugly game to Bruins, goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to injury
'After a solid few weeks, the Buffalo Sabres have started reminding everyone why they’ve occupied the NHL’s basement for months.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose ugly game to Bruins, goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to injury
Sunday's Boston Coverage
Craig Smith’s hat trick helps Bruins blow out league-worst Sabres (Boston Globe) Craig Smith of the Bruins was happy to see the hats flying at the Garden (Boston Globe) Bruins dominate Sabres in 6-2 win (Boston Herald) Bruins Notebook: Sean Kuraly breaks through (Boston Herald) Craig Smith’s hat trick leads Boston Bruins to dominant 6-2 win over Buffalo Sabres (Springfield … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage
Craig Smith’s 3 goals carry Bruins past Sabres 6-2
'The Bruins went 7-1 against the Sabres this season and improved to 21-4-1 in the teams’ last 26 meetings.' … [Read more...] about Craig Smith’s 3 goals carry Bruins past Sabres 6-2
Luukkonen injured in Sabres' loss to Boston
'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was injured at the end of the second period while the Sabres were on the penalty kill. The rookie goaltender was helped off the ice favoring his left leg.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen injured in Sabres’ loss to Boston
Opinion: Luukkonen's injury very unfortunate; No word on severity yet
'If this is the end of Luukkonen’s season, he will finish 1-3-0 with a 3.88 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage. In Rochester this season, he was 7-5-2 with a 3.60 goals-against average and an .889 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Luukkonen’s injury very unfortunate; No word on severity yet
Bruins dominate Sabres, hand Buffalo fourth straight loss
'The lopsided tally was a product of the shot chart: the Bruins had 43 shots on goal. Craig Smith contributed a hat trick for Boston.' … [Read more...] about Bruins dominate Sabres, hand Buffalo fourth straight loss
Bruins defeat Sabres, strengthen hold in East Division
'"It's added on to the tough day," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "That's obviously a big one. This is a great opportunity for him to get some minutes and now that's in question. Every now and then you have a really tough day. Everybody had a really tough day today. His [injury] was the finish, but he battled extremely well up to that point."' … [Read more...] about Bruins defeat Sabres, strengthen hold in East Division
5 Takeaways | Sabres face 'tough day all around' in road loss to Bruins
'"A lot of goals came from self-inflicted mistakes and we weren't on our game," Sheahan said. "They were bearing down. Just the little battles and little things that you do to win games, we weren't doing. I guess we got it handed to us."' … [Read more...] about 5 Takeaways | Sabres face ‘tough day all around’ in road loss to Bruins
At The Final Horn: Sabres 2 - Bruins 6
'In the final 15 seconds of the second period, while tracking the play on the penalty kill, Luukkonen sustained a lower-body injury and had to be assisted off the ice when the horn sounded.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Sabres 2 – Bruins 6
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks snap skid with 3-1 win over Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch fall to Amerks, 3-1 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' Mattias Samuelsson using lessons from his father to continue NHL dream
'“For me, my wife and his siblings, it’s a proud family moment,” Kjell said during a phone interview with The Buffalo News. “It’s more a satisfying feeling because of all the work he has put in and this has been his goal since he went to Northwood probably. … It’s a good feeling, for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson using lessons from his father to continue NHL dream
Drake Caggiula excited for opportunity with Sabres, moving up lineup
'“He’s excited in general just to have an opportunity to keep playing the game,” Granato said on a Zoom call after the Sabres prepared for Saturday afternoon’s game against the Bruins. “He has a deep passion for the game and for competing. And so he’s a guy that when given an opportunity, he cherishes it. He realizes every moment’s an opportunity to play in the National Hockey … [Read more...] about Drake Caggiula excited for opportunity with Sabres, moving up lineup
Saturday's Boston Coverage
Marchand and Boston take on Buffalo (AP) Need to Know: Bruins vs. Sabres (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage
Samuelsson: There have been stages to my growth as a player
'“He has a calm to him that’s way beyond his years. If you knew his father you would understand why," the Sabres interim head coach said following Friday's practice. "He’s a player that’s benefited from having a father that was a very good NHL player. He’s been around the game since he’s been a kid, and you can see it's pretty second nature for him, because he does have a real … [Read more...] about Samuelsson: There have been stages to my growth as a player