What COVID issues? Record small crowd sees Sharks win again with several veterans out (San Jose Mercury News) San Jose Sharks fans: Cookie nachos, spicy tacos join SAP Center food lineup (San Jose Mercury News) Sharks well ahead of last season's pace after win vs. Sabres (NBC Sports Bay Area) Photo gallery (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s San Jose Coverage
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Hertl scores 2 goals as short-handed Sharks beat Sabres 5-3
'“The mindset wasn’t right,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “We didn’t play aggressive. We didn’t play assertive. That game was right there for the taking. We just didn’t play aggressive.”' … [Read more...] about Hertl scores 2 goals as short-handed Sharks beat Sabres 5-3
Strong Start Gives Sabres the Option of Patience with Jack Eichel
'With this start to the year, the Sabres can sit back and wait out any potential Eichel trade partner until they’re satisfied with the return on his services. They can wait right up to the NHL’s trade deadline if need be. The bar has been set so low for Buffalo this year, they can ride out any small storm and still have their fans agree the best move for the franchise is to … [Read more...] about Strong Start Gives Sabres the Option of Patience with Jack Eichel
Buffalo Prospect Jack Quinn is Red-Hot
'Scoring was never a problem for Quinn and his ability to put the puck in the net was a big reason why the Sabres selected the Ottawa 67's star eighth overall in the 2020 draft. When I think back on that season, I always remember a conversation I had with 67's GM James Boyd right at the beginning of the year: He told me to keep an eye out for Quinn, who had been a depth piece … [Read more...] about Buffalo Prospect Jack Quinn is Red-Hot
Sabres bit by Sharks on Tuesday
'The Buffalo Sabres dropped their second consecutive game on the west coast, as the blue and gold found themselves on the wrong side of a 5-3 final against the Sharks inside SAP Center in San Jose.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bit by Sharks on Tuesday
Opinion: The Sabres lost their competitive edge in a loss to San Jose
'The Sharks kept the game uncomplicated and simple and pretty much had it in cruise control by the third period.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres lost their competitive edge in a loss to San Jose
Jack Quinn named AHL's Rookie of the Month for October
'Quinn has already found chemistry working on a line with 2020 second round pick (34th overall) JJ Peterka. The German-born winger is also off to a decent start in his rookie season in North America with a goal and six assists for seven points.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn named AHL’s Rookie of the Month for October
Jeff Skinner scores twice as Buffalo Sabres fall 5-3 to San Jose Sharks
'Hertl scored his second of the game to make it 5-2 Sharks.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner scores twice as Buffalo Sabres fall 5-3 to San Jose Sharks
Hertl has three points for Sharks in victory against Sabres
'"We didn't play to our identity, so a really big learning lesson because that was a very winnable game," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "We have a room of competitive guys that didn't compete hard enough."' … [Read more...] about Hertl has three points for Sharks in victory against Sabres
Sabres stray from assertive identity during loss to Sharks
'Granato felt the Sabres deviated from their aggressive, hard-working identity during the 5-3 loss to the Sharks at SAP Center. It was another lesson for a young team navigating its first long road trip after opening the season with five of six games at home.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stray from assertive identity during loss to Sharks
At The Final Horn | Skinner scores twice as Sabres fall to Sharks
'Jeff Skinner scored twice and Drake Caggiula scored for the Sabres while Craig Anderson stopped 22 of 27 shots. Skinner recorded his first multi-goal game since April 6, 2019.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Skinner scores twice as Sabres fall to Sharks
Quinn leads the charge as Amerks play pair of home games this week
'Jack Quinn scored his fifth goal of the season and added an assist Saturday afternoon to cap off a terrific month of October. Quinn was named the AHL's Rookie of the Month on Monday. The 20-year-old forward has 10 points in six games.' … [Read more...] about Quinn leads the charge as Amerks play pair of home games this week
Mike Harrington: On Jack Eichel front, lots happening and nothing happening
'The CBA extension of 2020 is squarely on the Sabres' side, as the team controls medical decisions (still can't believe the Players' Association let that point go unchallenged). Teams interested in Eichel have to first deal with their own in-house struggles of taking on a $10 million per season cap hit for the next four years and perhaps the risk of the surgery the player … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: On Jack Eichel front, lots happening and nothing happening
Sabres Notebook: Jack Quinn named AHL Rookie of the Month
'Quinn tallied five goals and five assists for 10 points as the Amerks went 4-2 and finished tied for second in the AHL in scoring with 27 goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Jack Quinn named AHL Rookie of the Month
Travis Yost's Sabre Metrics: How shift in Atlantic Division could impact Sabres
'If you are a Sabres fan, the most encouraging part of this is the team would have been competitive in these games even with league-average goaltending. They are right around break even in net shots and expected goals, which indicates the run of play in these games is balanced. Forwards Victor Olofsson, Rasmus Asplund and Tage Thompson have been regularly dangerous in these … [Read more...] about Travis Yost’s Sabre Metrics: How shift in Atlantic Division could impact Sabres