'"It's not a lack of work ethic or a lack of character or anything like that in our room," Thompson said. "What's gonna get us out of this is the group of guys we've got in this room ... You have a couple games like that, you look across the room and you realize you're letting your teammates down, me in particular the way I've been playing. It's one of those things where you've … [Read more...] about On the day after Dallas disaster, Tage Thompson reflects on big dropoff in Sabres’ play
Archives for March 2023
Sabres’ Victor Olofsson experiencing up-and-down, career-best season
'“Ever since I got into the league, people have been focusing on that I haven’t scored five-on-five,” he said. “I think this year I have and I’ve proven to myself that I can be a good player five-on-five, too, and not only on the power play. So definitely I feel a lot more confident, even though I didn’t score for a while, I feel like I’ve been creating chances that I should’ve … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Olofsson experiencing up-and-down, career-best season
Sabres feel they can learn from blowout loss to Stars
'“They’re pressing for offense and they’re pressing and it’s just allowing us to be more vulnerable,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “Unfortunately, we’re always going to be in a process and right now, these have to be learning moments. These have to be moments you gain experience through. And they will be. We’re going to bring it to their attention. We’re going to focus on it. … [Read more...] about Sabres feel they can learn from blowout loss to Stars
Saturday's New York Coverage
Sabres take on the Rangers on losing streak (AP) Pregame Notes: Rangers at Sabres - 03.11.23 (NYRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage
Sabres Thompson knows he needs to learn how to fight through
'Thompson had two assists in the 10-4 blowout loss to the Dallas Stars, but he didn’t score in the three most important games of the season. Thompson is one of the most gifted goal scorers in the NHL, which means he’s getting attention from teams that he’s not used to. He knows he has to figure out a way to produce, despite the extra attention, “It’s just something new, you’ve … [Read more...] about Sabres Thompson knows he needs to learn how to fight through
Sabres regroup in preparation for Rangers
'"Our guys right now are incredibly impatient. There's a process to the game and the game is 60 minutes. You need to do things that wear on the opponent," Granato said. "So instead of us wearing on another team, you see us wearing ourselves out. That's in essence what I've watched the last couple games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres regroup in preparation for Rangers
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Biro’s five-point night leads Amerks past Wolf Pack (Amerks.com) Newcomers ready to make an impact in Rochester (Amerks.com) Wolf Pack fall 8-4 to Rochester Americans in weekend opener (HartfordWolfPack.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Sabres again witness that impatience is a recipe for disaster in 10-4 loss
'The Sabres entered the game only five points out of a playoff spot, yet you’d never know by watching their careless decisions with the puck and leisure coverage in the defensive zone against one of the top teams in the Western Conference.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres again witness that impatience is a recipe for disaster in 10-4 loss
Sabres fall behind early, implode late in ugly loss to Stars: ‘A little bit lifeless’
'The Sabres looked downright awful throughout Thursday’s embarrassing 10-4 loss to the Dallas Stars, their third straight setback and fifth in the last six games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall behind early, implode late in ugly loss to Stars: ‘A little bit lifeless’
Sabres notes: Jordan Greenway moves to top line; Riley Stillman returns
'“So I want to see how that transpires and I think that’s something that we’ll look at and use at various points – sometimes matchups, but overall get acclimated to that because you put a matchup against the Thompson line, that’s a whole other element now you have to deal with.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jordan Greenway moves to top line; Riley Stillman returns
Friday's Dallas Coverage
Dallas Stars' Tyler Seguin leaves game after leg is cut by skate (USA Today) Heika's Take: 'That's what depth does' (DallasStars.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Dallas Coverage
Benn has goal, 2 assists in Stars’ 10-4 rout of Sabres
'The Sabres have dropped five of six to find themselves sliding out of the Eastern Conference playoff race, and in jeopardy of extending their NHL-record playoff drought to a 12th consecutive season.' … [Read more...] about Benn has goal, 2 assists in Stars’ 10-4 rout of Sabres
Stars drub Sabres with 10-goal outing
'A pair of goals less than 30 seconds apart paced Dallas to a four-goal lead part way through the third period. Evgenii Dadanov's goal was followed up by Radek Faksa's ninth of the season as well. The two goals extended the Stars lead to 7-3 over Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Stars drub Sabres with 10-goal outing
Opinion: Sabres coming up small in biggest games of season
'Dallas is big and plays a heavy game, which caused the Sabres to turn the puck over all night long.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres coming up small in biggest games of season
Dallas slams Buffalo with 10 goals as Sabres falls in lopsided contest
'So heading to the third period, facing a 5-2 deficit Jeff Skinner provided Buffalo with a spark that sadly would be short lived.' … [Read more...] about Dallas slams Buffalo with 10 goals as Sabres falls in lopsided contest