'“I thought tonight our guys looked and felt emotionally drained,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “They just had a really difficult time executing things that they execute simple. They didn’t look like themselves. We fought the puck all night and we didn’t look fast.”' … [Read more...] about Ersson gets first career NHL shutout as Flyers beat Sabres
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Sabres shut out by Philadelphia
'The Sabres lone power play in the game came with 6:30 remaining in regulation when a trio of players were called for roughing. However, Buffalo failed to beat Samuel Ersson on the man advantage. The Flyers' netminder recorded 28 saves for his first career NHL shutout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out by Philadelphia
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres shut down, shut out by Flyers
'It was a rough start in the first period for the Sabres. The Flyers scored three goals in the period and controlled much of the play. The goals came from Zach MacEwen, Joel Farabee, and Noah Cates.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres shut down, shut out by Flyers
Adams: There will be daily roster management
'“These are good problems, but this is great," said Adams on Monday. "We have three guys getting healthy, and we very much like where U.P.L.’s game is right now and where he’s progressed. The games he’s played in tough buildings against tough teams, and he looks like he has a calmness to him and a confidence that our group has in front of him.”' … [Read more...] about Adams: There will be daily roster management
Sabres fall flat against the Flyers, 4-0
'Nothing seemed to spark the Sabres, as they were shut out for the first time this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall flat against the Flyers, 4-0
Goose egg for ‘goat heads’: Sabres shut out in retro jerseys
'The 4-0 loss against Philadelphia on Monday night ended Buffalo’s remarkable run in the retro sweaters. The Sabres rose to the occasion with six goals and a victory in each of the previous outings when dressed in the club’s 1996-2006 color scheme.' … [Read more...] about Goose egg for ‘goat heads’: Sabres shut out in retro jerseys
Sabres will shuffle 3 goalies, parking UPL in Rochester with Eric Comrie healthy
'Craig Anderson started Monday night against against the Flyers, with Comrie dressing as his backup. Luukkonen is expected back in the lineup for at least one of Buffalo’s two remaining home games this week — though it will require some roster maneuvering by the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will shuffle 3 goalies, parking UPL in Rochester with Eric Comrie healthy
Ersson gets first NHL shutout for Flyers against Sabres
'"We didn't come out the way we wanted to," Buffalo forward Tyson Jost said. "We didn't start well. Saturday night (a 6-5 overtime win against the Minnesota Wild) there was obviously a lot of energy in the building, and we were excited for that game. I think that's just part of our learning process."' … [Read more...] about Ersson gets first NHL shutout for Flyers against Sabres
Postgame Report | Sabres blanked by Flyers on home ice
'"They just had a really difficult time executing things that they execute simple," Granato said. "They didn't look like themselves. We fought the puck all night and we didn't look fast. We were struggling to move pucks. Just one of those very challenging nights we just couldn't find it, couldn't find the spark."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres blanked by Flyers on home ice
Adams on Sabres goaltending: 'We have 3 goalies we believe in'
'"These are good problems," Adams said. "There's a lot of things in this job that are challenging, but this is great. We have three guys now that are healthy, that we believe in. We really like where UPL's game is right now, the way he's progressed and developing and the games he's played."' … [Read more...] about Adams on Sabres goaltending: ‘We have 3 goalies we believe in’
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Week 13 round-up (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' thrilling OT win over Wild was the game of Rasmus Dahlin's career
'"It’s crazy, I get to play with him every day and obviously I’ve played with him for a while,” said Sabres winger Casey Mittelstadt, whose three assists produced his second three-point game of the season. “He just keeps doing things that he didn’t do yesterday. In my opinion, pretty soon he’s going to run out of things. He’s so fun to watch, though, so fun to be out there. … [Read more...] about Sabres’ thrilling OT win over Wild was the game of Rasmus Dahlin’s career
Sabres notes: Eric Comrie set to return from conditioning stint in Rochester
'The Sabres can keep Comrie, 27, in the AHL for up to 14 days – his stint began Dec. 31 – as he works his way back from a lower-body injury he suffered on Nov. 16. Still, if he responded well to the game action, they likely won’t keep him in the minors this week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Eric Comrie set to return from conditioning stint in Rochester
Monday's Philadelphia Coverage
Buffalo takes on Philadelphia following overtime victory (AP) Flyers-Sabres Preview: Quick Trip to Buffalo (WENJ-FM) 5 Things: Flyers @ Sabres (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Observations: 'Special' night for Sabres ends with Victor Olofsson's goal in OT
'"You have 19,000 people you might send home disappointed," said Granato. "And if you think that doesn’t affect your psyche as a team, as individuals, it’s a load to handle. And our guys just – the way they handled that, it didn’t affect them in any negative manner. They were dialed in and believed in their ability to come back, tie the game, and they never lost their ability … [Read more...] about Observations: ‘Special’ night for Sabres ends with Victor Olofsson’s goal in OT