'“It’s just the best feeling for them to have your back and just cheering for you. It’s amazing. I can’t wait for people to come back, for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin on Thursday’s wild atmosphere: ‘It was unreal’
Archives for March 2022
The Leafs-Sabres rivalry has lost its spark. Maybe taking it outdoors will light a fire
'For the Sabres — who rarely draw more than 9,000 in their own arena after years of devaluing their product and delivering one lousy team after another — it’s a half-step back into the limelight, a chance to demonstrate in front of a big crowd and national audiences in Canada and the U.S. that the franchise is still alive and kicking despite having no star players and a … [Read more...] about The Leafs-Sabres rivalry has lost its spark. Maybe taking it outdoors will light a fire
Opinion: I'm salty, but I can admit it
'We made plenty of damn noise here for Eichel, before he showed up and we still did when he was here. We kept on finding reasons to make noise, even with an Eichel-led team that finished no higher than 23rd in the standings since the 2015-16 season and failed to get into an expanded playoff field in 2020.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: I’m salty, but I can admit it
Locked On Sabres: Jack Eichel's betrayal
'Jack Eichel made me and many Sabres fans that wanted to defend his legacy look like idiots. He undid it in just twenty seconds.' … [Read more...] about Locked On Sabres: Jack Eichel’s betrayal
Cozens of Sabres recalls days on dad's rink ahead of Heritage Classic
'"There was one in my backyard my whole life," Cozens said. "So I spent countless hours out there with my friends, staying out there until it was dark, and even staying up late until my dad made me get off to get to sleep because there was school the next day."' … [Read more...] about Cozens of Sabres recalls days on dad’s rink ahead of Heritage Classic
Sabres look to carry momentum into Heritage Classic
'"We're not sneaking up on them," Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to carry momentum into Heritage Classic
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks drop fifth straight at home in 3-2 loss to Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch defeat Amerks, 3-2 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: New faces of the Sabres spoil Jack Eichel's return to Buffalo
'“That was exciting,” said Krebs, who was a first-round draft pick of Vegas in 2019. “Me and Tuchy, we’re passionate about playing here in Buffalo. We want to do the best we can for this organization. And that felt good giving that guy a hug.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: New faces of the Sabres spoil Jack Eichel’s return to Buffalo
Mike Harrington: Jack Eichel is glad it's over after tough night on the ice, in the stands
'The first postseason miss in Vegas franchise history would sure be one delicious bit of irony in the eyes of Buffalo fans, and don't forget about how that would impact the Sabres come summer at the NHL draft. The Sabres own Vegas' first-round pick, and the Golden Knights missing the playoffs could land the Buffalo pick in the Nos. 10-15 range, when you were reasonably thinking … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Jack Eichel is glad it’s over after tough night on the ice, in the stands
Sabres' Craig Anderson becomes sixth U.S.-born goalie to 300 wins
'"It's a great moment to take it and just enjoy it," said Anderson, 40. "You just don't know how the game is going to go. You don't know how the night, what the future holds. But you try to stay in the moment as best you can and take it all in. And that's pretty much what you do in those types of situations."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Craig Anderson becomes sixth U.S.-born goalie to 300 wins
Peyton Krebs, Alex Tuch lead Sabres over Jack Eichel, Golden Knights
'“I want the best for Jack, but that was exciting,” Krebs said. “Me and Tuchy, we’re passionate about playing here in Buffalo. We want to do the best we can for this organization. And that felt good giving that guy a hug. It’s just exciting.”' … [Read more...] about Peyton Krebs, Alex Tuch lead Sabres over Jack Eichel, Golden Knights
Sabres notes: Casey Fitzgerald, young defensemen taking over blue line
'The Sabres dressed two rookies – Casey Fitzgerald, 25, and Mattias Samuelsson, who turns 22 on Monday – against Vegas. Jacob Bryson, 24, and Henri Jokiharju, 22, also played.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Casey Fitzgerald, young defensemen taking over blue line
Traikos: What if the Sabres had drafted Marner ahead of Eichel?
'The 25-year-old has scored more goals (142) than Marner (126). But even that statistic appears to be shrinking, with the Maple Leafs’ play-making winger producing at a 30-goal pace last year and close to a 40-goal pace this year.' … [Read more...] about Traikos: What if the Sabres had drafted Marner ahead of Eichel?
Friday's Vegas Coverage
Golden Knights report: Ex-Knights haunt Vegas in loss to Sabres (Las Vegas Review Journal) 3 takeaways from Golden Knights’ loss: Jack Eichel booed in Buffalo (Las Vegas Review Journal) Injured Golden Knights goalie sent home for further evaluation (Las Vegas Review Journal) Golden Knights fall 3-1 to Sabres in Eichel’s return to Buffalo (Las Vegas Sun) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Friday’s Vegas Coverage
Jack Eichel was super petty after Sabres fans booed him in Buffalo return
'Eichel will get the last laugh: His former team will miss the playoffs for an 11th straight season, while he’s on track to get his first taste of the postseason.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel was super petty after Sabres fans booed him in Buffalo return