'In the shootout, Krueger once again showed how much NHL coaching is over his head. He has absolutely no feel for a game. First, in four shootout attempts this year Johansson has not stopped one, so you know you likely have to score on every shot.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres lose their eighth straight in Philadelphia
Archives for 2021
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres quick start not enough to propel them to victory over Flyers
'Buffalo found their footing shortly after, scoring three quick goals to escape the period with a two goal lead, but the Flyers never let up. They never even looked like the worser of the two teams throughout the game.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres quick start not enough to propel them to victory over Flyers
5 Observations: Sabres lose eighth straight, fall to Flyers 5-4 in SO
'The Buffalo Sabres have scored 56 goals this season. Sam Reinhart has scored 11 of them.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres lose eighth straight, fall to Flyers 5-4 in SO
Jack Eichel to miss Tuesday's game with an upper-body injury
'In 21 games this season Eichel has two goals and 16 assists for 18 points which leads the team.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel to miss Tuesday’s game with an upper-body injury
Jack Eichel out against Flyers
'The captain looked to be in a lot of pain in the neck region after getting shoved up into the boards late in Sunday’s game against the New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel out against Flyers
Sabres Jack Eichel out at least a week with apparent neck injury
'Eichel appeared to have been dealing with an injury late in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the New York Islanders and was seen on the game broadcast rubbing his neck on the bench.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Jack Eichel out at least a week with apparent neck injury
Flyers extend Sabres skid to eight with shootout victory
'Buffalo has been outscored 32-15 in the streak.' … [Read more...] about Flyers extend Sabres skid to eight with shootout victory
Eichel out at least one week for Sabres with upper-body injury
'"Jack went back to Buffalo early," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said after a 5-4 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday. "Still being assessed. He'll be out a minimum a week. We have an upper-body situation that needs some deeper analysis before we decide further. We'll keep you posted. He's definitely out a minimum a week and has been back in Buffalo."' … [Read more...] about Eichel out at least one week for Sabres with upper-body injury
5 takeaways | Sabres fall to Flyers in shootout
'"We're not at the point [where] we're taking moral victories from being close in games right now," Reinhart said. 'That's just the sad reality of it. … Right now, it's disappointing we couldn't finally get a win."' … [Read more...] about 5 takeaways | Sabres fall to Flyers in shootout
At The Final Horn: Sabres 4 - Flyers 5 (SO)
'Buffalo had a pair of two-goal leads, but the Flyers chipped away to force overtime. The Sabres are now 0-6-2 over their last eight games and wrap up their five-game road trip with an 0-4-1 record.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Sabres 4 – Flyers 5 (SO)
Sabres recall Jokiharju from taxi squad
'Jokiharju, 21, has two points (1+1) in 17 games this season. He has amassed 29 points (5+24) in 124 career NHL games with Buffalo and Chicago.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Jokiharju from taxi squad
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks practice report: Dea continues torrid start, UPL rolling (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin experiencing growing pains in new role on defense
'One of the NHL’s bright young defensemen, Dahlin has grown accustomed to the sometimes overwhelming emotion that comes with failure. He’s experienced more than his fair share during his third season in the NHL. Entering Monday, Dahlin owned a league-worst minus-21 rating – on pace for minus-75 if this were an 82-game season – and advanced metrics illustrate how he’s struggling … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin experiencing growing pains in new role on defense
Sabres notebook: Special teams could provide pathway to snapping skid
'“It’s not a fun time,” bemoaned Krueger. “These aren’t easy times, but truly they are times where you could grow and learn if you take the right lessons out of it. We need to find lessons right now and really evaluate everything that’s within our control as coaches and work together with the players to pull ourselves together. The only way we’re going to get out of this is … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Special teams could provide pathway to snapping skid
Travis Yost's Sabre Metrics: Buffalo's lines don't threaten interior of opposing defenses
'There’s no doubt the Sabres have had poor shooting luck this season, but they have also had a bizarrely difficult time getting to the dangerous areas of the ice with any degree of regularity. Consider where they shoot from on 5-on-5 (in which the team is 31st in rate scoring) compared to the power play (in which the team is third in rate scoring), courtesy HockeyViz...'. … [Read more...] about Travis Yost’s Sabre Metrics: Buffalo’s lines don’t threaten interior of opposing defenses