'• The Sabres are averaging just 8,657 tickets sold per game in the 19,070-seat arena for their 26 home games thus far, and in-house crowds have been far fewer than that some games. That's last in the NHL by nearly 3,000 tickets a game among U.S. teams, who have not had Covid-19-related attendance restrictions placed on them, as their Canadian counterparts have.' … [Read more...] about In midst of woeful season at the gate, Sabres have no choice but to look ahead
Archives for February 2022
Sunday's Dallas Coverage
Buffalo faces Dallas on 4-game skid (AP) Preview: Stars open two-game homestand Sunday afternoon vs. Buffalo (DallasStars.com) How to watch Stars vs. Sabres: Live stream, game time, TV channel (DallasStars.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Dallas Coverage
Hamilton: The Sabres must stress the importance of winning
'As I watch night after night after night, this team doesn’t know how to get a game into the garage for a win. It’s the same thing over and over and over again. It’s not getting better and it’s not being learned.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: The Sabres must stress the importance of winning
Fitzgerald carving out consistent presence in Sabres' lineup
'"When you get over the boards and you see those top players … you want to shut them down no matter how you can," Fitzgerald said. "It's a great opportunity every time you step out there. That's just what I think every time, is I want to shut their best players down. I'm happy I got the opportunity to."' … [Read more...] about Fitzgerald carving out consistent presence in Sabres’ lineup
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks blanked by Marlies in first of weekend set (Amerks.com) Toronto Marlies Top Amerks’ In North Division Battle (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Sabres play another Cup contender tough, fall in 5-3 loss
'Consistency is a major missing piece of the puzzle, though. While the Sabres have played tough against several of the NHL’s best – most notably St. Louis, Colorado, Tampa Bay and the New York Rangers – there have been recent let-down losses to Montreal and Ottawa. And this time, turnovers were the reason why Buffalo couldn't snap its skid.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres play another Cup contender tough, fall in 5-3 loss
Inside the Sabres' unusual journey from Montreal to St. Louis
'The plane never started that night. The team bused 40 minutes to the airport, only to turn around over an hour later for another night in a hotel. Another problem the next morning sent them back on the bus for a longer journey. Nearly 24 hours after puck drop against the Canadiens, the Sabres arrived in icy St. Louis, where there was only time and energy for dinner before a … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres’ unusual journey from Montreal to St. Louis
Sabres take Blues to wire but lose: ‘We were the better team’
'“We just gave them a couple too many chances and they capitalized on them,” Sabres winger Kyle Okposo, who scored in the second period, said on a Zoom call. “But I thought that we were the better team for the majority.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres take Blues to wire but lose: ‘We were the better team’
Sullivan: Sabres can't help but remind fans just how far away they are
'You can’t blame people if they’re a bit dubious, if they’re not buying in this time. Buffalo fans are infinitely loyal and patient. But they’re not suckers. Even they have a limit, and the sorry attendance numbers reflect their alienation.' … [Read more...] about Sullivan: Sabres can’t help but remind fans just how far away they are
Saturday's Saint Louis Coverage
Kyrou has two goals and an assist as Blues beat Sabres 5-3 (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Blues notebook: Walman back in the lineup and letting it rip (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Photo gallery (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Blues get by Sabres 5-3 (KTVI-TV) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Sundqvist injured in game vs. Buffalo (StLouisBlues.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Saint Louis Coverage
Kyrou, Husso spark Blues to 5-3 victory over Sabres
'“It’s always nice to score,” Thompson said. “But I think the main thing is winning. I really wanted to win this one and everyone in the room did too, and it stings a little bit more, especially when you play well like that. And that’s a tough one as well.”' … [Read more...] about Kyrou, Husso spark Blues to 5-3 victory over Sabres
Sabres lose back-and-forth affair in St. Louis
'The tie score didn't even last two minutes, though. A broken play resulted in a two-on-one for Kyrou and Colton Parayko. Kyrou fed Parayko, and the defenseman made no mistake beating Tokarski for what would end up being the game-winning goal for St. Louis.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose back-and-forth affair in St. Louis
Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres bounce back, but still fall short in St. Louis
'One of the biggest problems still is the constant attempts to make the play too perfect. Casey Mittelstadt entered the zone and attempted a drop pass to a teammate. This resulted in a turnover and an eventual Blues goal. This type of pass that Mittelstadt and other Sabres players have tried all season; however, it has led to too many instances. Maybe it’s time to shelf this … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres bounce back, but still fall short in St. Louis
Opinion: Sabres outplayed Blues in St. Louis, but still lose
'After Tage Thompson scored a power play goal against his old team, you could predict what happens next, because it happens all the time with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres outplayed Blues in St. Louis, but still lose
Sabres drop 5-3 decision to Blues
'Dustin Tokarski made 18 saves on the night and dropped to 5-8-4 on the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop 5-3 decision to Blues