'In 2009-10, the Sabres amassed 100 points, then 96 the following season. They were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs in both cases. Since then, it's been hell.' … [Read more...] about There are worse things than the Canadian
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Sabres: a locker room with the look of a funeral parlor
'“We need to show more pride. We need to look in the mirror,” he said. “Right now, it’s like we’re looking around and waiting for someone else to react and create something. We need to find a way to get through this. That’s 11 in a row.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres: a locker room with the look of a funeral parlor
"I've never experienced that": 10 straight losses for the Sabres and a visit from the owner to Montreal
'Although little has leaked, it appears that Pegula told everyone that the solution would come from within and that he had no intention of making major changes to breathe new life into his Sabres.' … [Read more...] about “I’ve never experienced that”: 10 straight losses for the Sabres and a visit from the owner to Montreal
A smell of the end of a diet
'"We had no legs, no energy. We had a game yesterday, we just lost 10 games, we should have had energy," lamented defender Connor Clifton.' … [Read more...] about A smell of the end of a diet
When the owner gets involved
'But now Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula has taken matters into his own hands. On Monday, he arrived in Montreal to meet with his players at the Bell Centre, on the eve of their duel against the Canadiens. The day before, the Sabres had suffered their 10th straight defeat, after which head coach Lindy Ruff said he was "at a loss for words."' … [Read more...] about When the owner gets involved
Analysis | Lessons from the Sabres in the Canadiens' reconstruction
'Wanting to lose as badly as the Sabres did in 2014 probably hasn't been seen since the Pittsburgh Penguins targeted Mario Lemieux in 1984. And it begs the question of what such a drastic sabotage did to the team's culture, which has seemed tainted ever since.' … [Read more...] about Analysis | Lessons from the Sabres in the Canadiens’ reconstruction
Wednesday's Montreal Coverage
Hidden Game: Laine’s hat trick propels Canadiens past Sabres (Montreal Gazette) Laine and the Canadian atomize the Sabres (Journal de Montreal) Patrik Laine's hat trick: Boos have given way to caps (Journal de Montreal) "I had an average game" - Laine (Journal de Montreal) There are worse things than the Canadian (Journal de Montreal) Sabres: a locker room with the look of … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Montreal Coverage
Imagine Geoff Molson meeting with the players in the middle of the season: that's what happens in Buffalo.
'The problem for the Sabres is that they have allowed far more goals in the last 10 games than they did in their first 21 games. They are also scoring fewer. That is not a recipe for success.' … [Read more...] about Imagine Geoff Molson meeting with the players in the middle of the season: that’s what happens in Buffalo.
Devon Levi: One game and he returns to the AHL
'The Dollard-des-Ormeaux native is doing much better in the AHL. He has a .916 efficiency rate and a 2.08 goals-against average in nine games.' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi: One game and he returns to the AHL
Tuesday's Montreal Coverage
Buffalo brings losing streak into game against Montreal (AP) BUF@MTL: What you need to know (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Montreal Coverage
Monday's Toronto Coverage
Tavares' hat trick, Domi's first goal of season push Maple Leafs past Sabres (Toronto Sun) Leafs Takeaways: On Tavares, Domi and an offensive punch that can continue after win over Sabres (Toronto Sun) Leafs Notes: Gigantic goalie Hildeby must walk taller to stand out in NHL (Toronto Sun) The natural: John Tavares closes out Leafs’ win over Sabres with three straight goals … [Read more...] about Monday’s Toronto Coverage
Sunday's Toronto Coverage
Sabres bring losing streak into matchup with the Maple Leafs (AP) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Toronto Coverage
Sunday's Washington Coverage
Caps keep their focus, end home-ice struggles with 4-2 win over Sabres (Washington Post) Caps Overpower Sabres, 4-2 (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Washington Coverage
Saturday's Washington Coverage
Capitals host the Sabres after Protas’ 2-goal game (AP) Caps Tangle with Sabres (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Washington Coverage
Thursday's New York Coverage
Struggling Rangers pick up much-needed win over lowly Sabres (New York Post) Rangers’ Peter Laviolette tinkers with power play again (New York Post) Rangers hold on to beat Sabres as Mika Zibanejad scores his 300th NHL goal (Newsday) Brett Berard among the Rangers' rookies making an impact (Newsday) Postgame takeaways: Rangers hang on by a thread for a win in Buffalo (White … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New York Coverage