'Buffalo got smothered by the Flyers all weekend, outshot by a total of 77-51. The stat sheet shows that the Sabres faired slightly better in Sunday afternoon's game, but they got shelled in the first two periods before the Flyers let up in the 3rd period after taking a 3-0 lead.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Answers unclear as Sabres are blanked again
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Three Observations: Sabres blanked by Flyers in 3-0 loss
'Even as the Sabres continued looking for a spark and looking for the right combination, Cozens got some time on the first power play unit while Eichel was recovering. Whatever Ralph Krueger tried today isn' the answer. Scratching Dylan Cozens certainly isn't a part of the answer either.' … [Read more...] about Three Observations: Sabres blanked by Flyers in 3-0 loss
Flyers shut out Sabres again, sweep two-game set
'"It all comes down to competing. Work for each other, be a good teammate. Right now, we have nothing to lose. … Someone has to step up and make a hit, make a play, I don't know. We have to find something. But it all comes down to work for each other and we have to start competing."' … [Read more...] about Flyers shut out Sabres again, sweep two-game set
'This is not acceptable' | Sabres shut out again by Flyers
'"The team we have in the locker room can do something very special," the 20-year-old defenseman said. "We have to find the competitiveness in the team. We will keep losing if no one is competing. Do all the gritty stuff. Hit someone. A fight. I don't know. But the team we have right now should not be losing like that."' … [Read more...] about ‘This is not acceptable’ | Sabres shut out again by Flyers
At The Final Horn: Flyers 3 - Sabres 0
'Buffalo was outshot 38 to 28, including 21 to 12 in the second period.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Flyers 3 – Sabres 0
Sabres announce roster moves ahead of Sunday's game
'Forward C.J. Smith has been added to the taxi squad from the Rochester Americans (AHL). Defenseman Jacob Bryson has been loaned to the taxi squad and defenseman Casey Fitzgerald has been sent down to Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce roster moves ahead of Sunday’s game
Sunday's Philadelphia Coverage (Part II)
Flyers visit the Sabres after shutout victory (AP) 5 Things: Flyers vs. Sabres (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Philadelphia Coverage (Part II)
Sabres Observations: Offensive woes continue with Jack Eichel out, Jeff Skinner in
'The Sabres were outshot 39-23 and four prominent players did not register a shot on net: Skinner, Victor Olofsson, Eric Staal and Dylan Cozens. The problem began in their own end, as defensemen misfired passes because Sabres forwards exited the defensive zone too quickly on the breakout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Observations: Offensive woes continue with Jack Eichel out, Jeff Skinner in
Mike Harrington: 'As the Sabres Turn' is a recurring show that just won't stop
'The players can't be happy. The GM can't be happy. The coach isn't happy. The cardboard cutouts want to go home and not be locked in this building to watch this anymore.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: ‘As the Sabres Turn’ is a recurring show that just won’t stop
The Wraparound: Carter Hutton receives little help in Sabres' loss to Flyers
'Hutton’s performance wasn’t the Sabres’ problem Saturday in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Carter Hutton receives little help in Sabres’ loss to Flyers
Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark out at least one month with a lower-body injury
'It’s unlikely the Sabres will call on Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen anytime soon. The top prospect has an .890 save percentage in four games with the Amerks and has only played 15 career AHL games. He allowed five goals in the third period of a 7-2 loss to Utica on Friday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark out at least one month with a lower-body injury
Inside the NHL: Birth of Sabres featured as new book tells stories of jerseys, names
'The history of the Sabres' uniforms, of course, is a complicated one. And it's one of several stories Creamer and co-author Todd Radom have tackled in their new book, "Fabric of the Game: The stories behind the NHL's Names, Logos and Uniforms."' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Birth of Sabres featured as new book tells stories of jerseys, names
Sabres get blanked by Flyers; Ralph Krueger says lineup changes coming
'Clearly, the dizzying stretch has drained the Sabres mentally and physically. They looked downright awful Saturday against the Flyers inside KeyBank Center, generating little offense and showcasing wretched puck management.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get blanked by Flyers; Ralph Krueger says lineup changes coming
Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen looks impressive in return, logs big minutes
'“I thought he was our best D here tonight,” Krueger said on a Zoom call. “Amazing, amazing how he’s come off of more than three weeks of a break. … Just shows the character and the fight that he has in him. He’ll be able to take it even a higher level tomorrow.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen looks impressive in return, logs big minutes
Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark out at least one month; Jeff Skinner set to return
'“It’s a hard hit, it’s heavy hit,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said on a Zoom call this morning. “The best case we’ll get him back in a month. So a huge loss at this point in our season, especially coming off the tail end of that New Jersey game, which was clearly his strongest performance of the season.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark out at least one month; Jeff Skinner set to return