'"To me, there were lots of simple stuff offensively or transition wise that we didn’t execute, and it really showed with our inability to convert when we had really good chances to convert," coach Don Granato said. "It adds up. ... That team doesn’t stop."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres fall apart, allow 4 goals in second period of 6-1 loss
Archives for March 8, 2022
Sabres facing roster crunch with Zemgus Girgensons, Colin Miller close
'Sabres fans are clamoring for both to play more games in Buffalo, but the challenge is finding roster spots for them. Entering Monday, the Sabres had the maximum 23 players on their active roster and three on injured reserve are close to returning: forward Zemgus Girgensons and defensemen Colin Miller and Will Butcher.' … [Read more...] about Sabres facing roster crunch with Zemgus Girgensons, Colin Miller close
Sabres implode against Panthers, lose big: ‘That team doesn’t stop’
'“Just breakdowns,” Okposo said of what doomed the Sabres. “It seemed like every puck is going through and just didn’t do a good enough job staying on top of them. Obviously, they got a ton of skill. I thought that they were a little sloppy in the first and a little bit, it seemed like, just a little slow."' … [Read more...] about Sabres implode against Panthers, lose big: ‘That team doesn’t stop’
Ex-Sabre Sam Reinhart back in Buffalo thriving with Panthers
'“It’s kind of weird going into a new group early on,” Reinhart, 26, said prior to his first game at KeyBank Center as a visitor. “It didn’t come easy right away, kind of had to learn how to play that system and get comfortable in that environment. I think once I did that, it’s been a lot of fun to play in with this group of guys.”' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre Sam Reinhart back in Buffalo thriving with Panthers
Tuesday's Florida Coverage
Panthers hopeful Lundell’s injury ‘not serious’ after awkward fall in rout of Sabres (Miami Herald) 5 takeaways: Knight shines, Panthers score in dominant win at Buffalo (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo Gallery (NHL.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Florida Coverage
Panthers beat Sabres 6-1, extend win streak to three games
'“I’ve already looked at the calendar and see that we play them two more times,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “I’ll remind our guys of this game, and it’s a measuring stick for us.”' … [Read more...] about Panthers beat Sabres 6-1, extend win streak to three games
Montour helps Florida drop Sabres on Monday night
'Buffalo erased Knight's chance at a shut out with a goal part way through the final period. It also snapped a lengthy streak for the team.' … [Read more...] about Montour helps Florida drop Sabres on Monday night
Opinion: Florida came in and embarrassed the Sabres and they pretty much just stood there and took it.
'I just don’t understand how any competitive athlete can sit there and watch their opponent embarrass them and then laugh at them. Until there’s enough pride to make sure that never happens, we’re not going to see the full resurrection of this organization.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Florida came in and embarrassed the Sabres and they pretty much just stood there and took it.
Sabres fall to Panthers in Reinhart's return 6-1
'In his first game back in Buffalo, Sam Reinhart tallied an assist. Reinhart now has 53 points in 53 games played this season. Reinhart's former Sabres teammate Brandon Montour opened the scoring 5:22 into the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Panthers in Reinhart’s return 6-1
Knight gets win in first start since Feb. 1, Panthers defeat Sabres
'"The first period was, I don't know what their shot count was (three), but it wasn't high," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "And when we gave up a little -- the second we gave up too much time and space -- we responded with hesitation, a little bit of fear maybe, and that caused hesitation, the fear not to make a mistake."' … [Read more...] about Knight gets win in first start since Feb. 1, Panthers defeat Sabres
Heritage Classic stirs outdoor memories for Sabres' Okposo, Mittelstadt
'"That's where I learned to love the game," the 33-year-old said. "I'd walk there all the time. The warming house would be open most of the time and if it wasn't, there was a little grocery store (Widmer's) that was kitty-corner to the rink and I'd walk over there and grab a hot chocolate or a Powerade and hang out for 15 minutes and go back and skate."' … [Read more...] about Heritage Classic stirs outdoor memories for Sabres’ Okposo, Mittelstadt
Sabres look forward following loss to Panthers
'The Panthers ran away with the contest during a four-goal second period in which they outshot the Sabres, 20-7.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look forward following loss to Panthers
At The Final Horn | Sabres fall to Florida on home ice
'Spencer Knight stopped 28 shots and six different Panthers scored: Brandon Montour, Noel Acciari, Anthony Duclair, Carter Verhaeghe, Patric Hornqvist and Aleksander Barkov, who recorded three points.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres fall to Florida on home ice