'Both teams took 33 shots on goal and the same amount of shots attempted too. The only difference in the Capitals 4-3 win was goaltending.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres played Washington even, but still couldn’t win
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Opinion: Three observations: Sabres push late but come up short against Capitals
'Tonight's pairing of defensemen Rasmus Dahlin and Henri Jokiharju may leave a bit more to be desired in defensive aspects at this point of their careers, but whenever they're on the ice, they're involved at both ends of the ice, and it's resulted in offense for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres push late but come up short against Capitals
Sabres claim Drake Caggiula off waivers
'Caggiula went most of the 2020 offseason unsigned until he inked a one-year deal with the Coyotes worth the league-minimum of $700,000.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim Drake Caggiula off waivers
Sabres' point streak ends at five games
'It took the Sabres just 53 seconds to score the games first goal thanks to a one-time shot by Victor Olofsson. Henri Jokiharju made the pass to help create the goal that made it 1-0 Buffalo less than a minute into the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ point streak ends at five games
Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres battle back but can't get anything going late
'This year, the Sabres have been taking the good with the bad. Despite scoring on the power play late in the 2nd period, there were quite a few plays that make you want a little more from Thompson.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres battle back but can’t get anything going late
Opinion: The Sabres were "outworked" by the Devils and lost 6-3
'The Sabres made many mistakes and they cost them dearly. They were very sloppy with the puck and guys like Jacob Bryson, Rasmus Ristolainen, Brandon Montour, Colin Miller and Kyle Okposo had very tough nights. Okposo was on the ice for the first five goals scored in this game, two for and three against. Overall he was on the ice for two goals for and four against. Ristolainen … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres were “outworked” by the Devils and lost 6-3
Asplund relishing new opportunity on line with Thompson and Mittelstadt
'In his three games played, Asplund has managed to score a pair of goals, while using his speed and physical presence to push his tempo of play to the next level. That was on full display on Tuesday night in New Jersey when he shined on a line with Mittelstadt and Thompson, playing 14:07 of total ice-time, and scoring Buffalo's first goal of the game in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Asplund relishing new opportunity on line with Thompson and Mittelstadt
Opinion: The future for Linus Ullmark looks cloudy
'In what now seems to be an unlikely scenario, due to how Adams views Ullmark, the Sabres could trade their starting goaltender at the deadline, as to not risk losing him for nothing in free agency.'[ … [Read more...] about Opinion: The future for Linus Ullmark looks cloudy
Sabres ooze confidence in win over Devils
'Dahlin was at it again in the third period, this time offering a slick power play assist. After a tight-rope act to keep the puck in the zone, the former first overall pick found Mittelstadt creeping down the weak side, and Mittelstadt did the rest.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ooze confidence in win over Devils
Opinion: Sabres' young guns help cap off win in New Jersey
'While Buffalo got outshot 10-4 in the final 20 minutes of play, 30-18 overall in the game, the Sabres managed to capitalize on their opportunities.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres’ young guns help cap off win in New Jersey
Opinion: Three observations: Dahlin, Ullmark carry Sabres to victory in New Jersey
'The Buffalo Sabres, who just won their third game in their last five contests, look like a completely different team from the one that went 18-straight games without a win.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Dahlin, Ullmark carry Sabres to victory in New Jersey
Opinion: It's time to put Ruotsalainen in the lineup
'Ruotsalainen is 23-years-old and has five years of pro hockey experience in the Finnish Liiga. It's finally time to see what Ruotsalainen can do in the NHL. It is "finding out stuff season."' … [Read more...] about Opinion: It’s time to put Ruotsalainen in the lineup
Sabres sign Linus Weissbach to entry-level contract
'With his NHL draft rights set to expire with the Sabres this summer, Weissbach had the option to explore the free agent market as an unrestricted free agent after a stellar senior campaign at Wisconsin. However, the Sabres were able to get the play-making forward under contract before getting to that point.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Linus Weissbach to entry-level contract
Ruotsalainen gets the call from Rochester
'This season is Ruotsalainen’s first in North America. He’s played 13 games with Rochester and has five goals and eight assists for 13 points.' … [Read more...] about Ruotsalainen gets the call from Rochester
Sabres avenge Thursday's OT loss with shootout win over the Rangers
'It was a less-than-thrilling overtime between Buffalo and New York, as the teams combined for two total shots in those five minutes. The shootout was up next as a settlement still needed to be reached.' … [Read more...] about Sabres avenge Thursday’s OT loss with shootout win over the Rangers