'The Sabres weren't grossly outshot, and they even held a lead for nearly an entire period. But the problems among the Rieder-Eakin-Okposo line continue to persist. Okposo looked absolutely lost on the Islanders' third period goal.' … [Read more...] about Three Observations: Sabres fall apart in 5-2 loss to Islanders
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Friedman: Sabres "open for business" on the trade market
'"I've heard there's a lot of questions asked about Sam Reinhart, and questions about Eric Staal," Elliotte Friedman said on Hockey Night in Canada on Saturday. "Nashville's out there, Detroit's out there, but Buffalo is the team that's definitely out there. And again, the word is they're listening to any possibilities."' … [Read more...] about Friedman: Sabres “open for business” on the trade market
Fast start not enough for Sabres in 5-2 loss to Islanders
'Then the second period happened.' … [Read more...] about Fast start not enough for Sabres in 5-2 loss to Islanders
Islanders score four in second, hand Sabres sixth straight loss
'"It's just mental toughness at the moment," Krueger said. "I mean, the National Hockey League this year is not a league of people running each other over, and without the fans in the building, the physicality is definitely in a different place than it would usually be. We're losing battles in 1-on-1 situations that are hockey situations."' … [Read more...] about Islanders score four in second, hand Sabres sixth straight loss
Bryson scores 1st NHL goal in loss to Islanders
'"We wanted to come in and play a full 60. One period won't do it."' … [Read more...] about Bryson scores 1st NHL goal in loss to Islanders
At The Final Horn: Sabres 2 - Islanders 5
'The Islanders are 5-0-0 against the Sabres this season and have outscored Buffalo 19-7. Overall, they're now 9-0-2 at home this year.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Sabres 2 – Islanders 5
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Dea’s three-point night propels Amerks to 4-2 win in Syracuse (Amerks.com) Crunch defeated by Amerks, 4-2 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres GM Adams: Everything, including Ralph Krueger and roster, being 'evaluated'
'Adams expressed anger and frustration while declaring that ownership gave him “full authority” over all hockey decisions. Adams did not sound like a general manager willing to keep a coach for the sake of continuity, though he added that he’s enjoyed building a relationship with Krueger.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Adams: Everything, including Ralph Krueger and roster, being ‘evaluated’
Mike Harrington: Kevyn Adams needs to step in and stop Sabres' insanity
'Now the GM needs to do something – anything – to fix a team that is nothing short of disgraceful.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Kevyn Adams needs to step in and stop Sabres’ insanity
Kevyn Adams says reeling Sabres being evaluated, including Ralph Krueger
'“Ralph and I talk every day, multiple times a day,” said Adams, whose Sabres have lost five straight games and nine of 11 since their COVID-19 pause ended. “We’re very honest with each other. He understands the situation we’re in is unacceptable and the players do, everybody does. It’s just flat-out not good enough.”' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams says reeling Sabres being evaluated, including Ralph Krueger
Sabres notes: Kevyn Adams says Jack Eichel hasn’t requested trade
'“Jack is someone that I’ve bounced things off of, he’s talked to me and we have an open dialogue,” Adams said on a Zoom call Friday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Kevyn Adams says Jack Eichel hasn’t requested trade
Sullivan: Your Buffalo Sabres, the worst franchise in major pro sports
'Last month marked the 10th anniversary of Pegula’s ascension to owner, and his teary acknowledgement of Gilbert Perreault at his introductory presser in the Arena foyer. Nowadays, it’s the fans who are crying, unless they’re so fed up with the product that they no longer have any emotional investment.' … [Read more...] about Sullivan: Your Buffalo Sabres, the worst franchise in major pro sports
Saturday's New York Coverage
New York faces Buffalo on 3-game win streak (AP) Game Preview: Islanders vs Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage
Sabres coach on hot seat; GM says team’s play ‘unacceptable’
'“He understands the situation we’re in is unacceptable, and the players do, everybody does,” Adams said of the second-year coach.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach on hot seat; GM says team’s play ‘unacceptable’
Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams evaluating Ralph Krueger amid team's woes
'Adams said Krueger, like everything else around the team, is being evaluated as the season continues. Adams says he's looking at decisions that would impact the Sabres in the short term and long term, but that the belief the players have in Krueger is something he has had to balance in his evaluation process.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams evaluating Ralph Krueger amid team’s woes