'“They’re fragile right now. They don’t believe in themselves and they don’t see themselves celebrating.” he added. “They see themselves missing the net, hitting the shaft of the goalie, not finding the hole between the legs that they usually find.”' … [Read more...] about Krueger links Sabres’ scoring funk to team’s fragile psyche
Archives for 2021
The Jack Eichel Era is Heading Toward a Cliff in Buffalo
'It’s becoming tougher and tougher to feel optimistic about this franchise’s short- and medium-term future. So perhaps Adams has to seriously entertain the Eichel offers, not necessarily during this season but definitely come summertime.; … [Read more...] about The Jack Eichel Era is Heading Toward a Cliff in Buffalo
Four-game losing streak has Sabres near bottom of NHL
'If you want to know how badly the Buffalo Sabres' four-game losing streak has taken them out of the race, they can only catch the New York Rangers by winning all their games in-hand.' … [Read more...] about Four-game losing streak has Sabres near bottom of NHL
Report: Ristolainen dealt with severe COVID-19 symptoms
'Ristolainen exited the NHLs' COVID-19 Protocols on Tuesday, and he skated for the first time on Thursday in Buffalo. His symptoms were so bad that he had low oxygen levels and heart problems, which are symptoms of COVID-19.' … [Read more...] about Report: Ristolainen dealt with severe COVID-19 symptoms
Sabres’ Ristolainen describes difficult fight with COVID-19 in Finnish newspaper
'According to the report, Ristolainen, a native of the country, suffered from heart and chest pain.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen describes difficult fight with COVID-19 in Finnish newspaper
Sabres' Krueger admits concern for symptomatic players returning from COVID-19 protocol
'"There is definitely a physical component here, but in no way shape or form can it be an excuse. ... The Devils have come out and won two games, good for them, but we don't know what they've experienced behind the doors, and what I know is we've experienced something that definitely took our machine off track, seriously off track, in a way that's never happened in the National … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Krueger admits concern for symptomatic players returning from COVID-19 protocol
Sabres seeking confidence on offense heading into meeting with Devils
'"I'm getting into more one-on-one talks than I would usually have as a head coach to try and help work together on the solutions versus putting more pressure in a negative sense on the players. So, it is a fine line."' … [Read more...] about Sabres seeking confidence on offense heading into meeting with Devils
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Jack Quinn records first point, scores in shootout during pro debut with Amerks (Buffalo News) Sabres prospect Jack Quinn wows in pro debut with Amerks (Olean Times Herald) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Even-strength struggles haunt Sabres in 3-1 loss to begin 4-game road trip
'Coach Ralph Krueger called the shorthanded goal a "turning point," yet it would not have held as much weight if his team solved its inability to score at 5-on-5. Hall and Jack Eichel have combined for one even-strength goal. Jeff Skinner has yet to score this season. The bottom six did not generate much offense Thursday, either.' … [Read more...] about Even-strength struggles haunt Sabres in 3-1 loss to begin 4-game road trip
Sabres notebook: Rasmus Ristolainen not expected to join team on road trip
'“With Risto, we’re going to take our time,” Krueger said ahead of puck drop against the Capitals. “You can see the writing on the wall, that he needs more space to get his energy level up. Every one of us that had Covid has a different pathway back. His will still take some time. I really don’t expect him to join us on this trip. So, that’s actually what we’re expecting. We … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Rasmus Ristolainen not expected to join team on road trip
Three more Sabres back from COVID-19; Rasmus Ristolainen still out
'“With Risto, we’re going to take our time,” said coach Ralph Krueger, who returned to the Sabres on Sunday after testing positive for COVID-19 on Feb. 4. “You can see the writing on the wall, that he needs more space to get his energy level up. Every one of us that had COVID has a different pathway back. His will still take some time. I really don’t expect him to join us on … [Read more...] about Three more Sabres back from COVID-19; Rasmus Ristolainen still out
Friday's Washington Coverage
Tom Wilson, Vitek Vanecek lead the Capitals to a 3-1 win over the Sabres (Washington Post) Caps dominate Sabres for second straight win: Four takeaways (NBC Sports Washington) Conor Sheary leads third line in another strong performance (NBC Sports Washington) In season of inconsistencies, Backstrom has been consistently great (NBC Sports Washington) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Friday’s Washington Coverage
Capitals get goals 3 ways, beat Sabres for 2nd straight win
'“We’re battling right now, we’re working very hard and everyone want to do the right things,” Olofsson said. “We’re working very hard, and I think we might sometimes overwork situations. It’s kind of frustrating, but we’ve just got to stick with it.”' … [Read more...] about Capitals get goals 3 ways, beat Sabres for 2nd straight win
Sabres woes continue against the Capitals
'The Capitals extended their lead to 2-0 just 6:38 into the middle stanza when they cashed in on a horrid defensive-zone turnover by Tage Thompson on a blue and gold powerplay. Tom Wilson did the damage as he netted Washington's first short-handed goal of the season against Ullmark and the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres woes continue against the Capitals
Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres struggle again at even strength, Olofsson continues power play success
'Missed shots. Blocked shots. Posts. No goals.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres struggle again at even strength, Olofsson continues power play success