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'The Flyers took advantage of their fourth power play of the game to tie the score at 4-4 with Buffalo midway through the third period. Jeff Skinner was in the penalty box for hooking when Shayne Gostisbehere connected on his fourth goal of the season. Couturier and Farabee were credited with the assists on the power play goal.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart scores twice, not enough in Sabres loss

'In the shootout, Krueger once again showed how much NHL coaching is over his head. He has absolutely no feel for a game. First, in four shootout attempts this year Johansson has not stopped one, so you know you likely have to score on every shot.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres lose their eighth straight in Philadelphia

'Buffalo found their footing shortly after, scoring three quick goals to escape the period with a two goal lead, but the Flyers never let up. They never even looked like the worser of the two teams throughout the game.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres quick start not enough to propel them to victory over Flyers

'As the horn finally sounded on the middle period, it put a wrap on a chilling weekend stat: the Islanders out-scored the Sabres 7-0 over both second periods on Saturday and Sunday. Four yesterday, three today.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ losing streak hits an unlucky seven

'No matter what the formula is, the Sabres got the same result out of all three games. Sabres coach Ralph Krueger has tried tinkering with his lines here and there, but overall, he hasn't figured out a solution with his system to get any of his relied-upon scorers the goals this team needs to compete.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Deja vu on Long Island as Islanders beat Sabres 5-2 again

'Skinner’s line with Curtis Lazar and Casey Mittelstadt was easily Buffalo’s best. It’s hard to say this after the team’s third consecutive 5-2 loss to the New York Islanders, but I thought Mittelstadt was Buffalo’s best player.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres lost their seventh straight, but at least Skinner broke his drought

'It sure felt like the team found some renewed vigor after general manager Kevyn Adams broke media silence Friday afternoon to express his frustrations with their play. That feeling did not last much longer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ losing streak hits six with loss to Islanders

'The thing you can count on with the Buffalo Sabres is they will always be soft, the will always be fragile when things go wrong, and they will always be one of the teams with the best odds to win the draft lottery.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres turn in another miserable performance

'Between Sabres goalies Carter Hutton and Jonas Johansson, even if the Sabres were getting the offense they need, they are certainly not preventing other teams from opening up their offense.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres can’t stop second period surge in loss to Islanders

'“I am a smaller guy, so I’ve worked around that, but I know being a smaller guy I have to be able to compete with those guys if I want to play in the NHL, so I’ve had that mindset," Bryson said following Friday's practice in Uniondale. "I can knock guys off the puck because it’s a low center of gravity, and I’ve been working on my strength for four or five years. That’s what I … [Read more...] about Jacob Bryson has shown coaches he can handle the NHL

'You’ve all seen that this current team has no life and player after player calls them out for their lack of compete. The only reason Adams stayed in the NHL for 10 years is the way he competed and went to work every day on the ice. Adams mentioned that he doesn’t see that here, “Competitiveness and passion are a really important part of being a successful team. At the end of … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams thinks the state of the Buffalo Sabres is unacceptable

'Adams on Jack Eichel: He has not asked for a trade. ... Are people going to make a phone call and ask? Of course, but that's the extent of it.' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams says he has authority to fire Ralph Krueger

'Another rebound opportunity helps create a goal for the Sabres in the third period to bring the team back within two goals, 4-2. Ristolainen scored on what was a delayed penalty situation, and Buffalo having an extra skater on the ice. The defenseman's third goal of the year was unassisted.' … [Read more...] about Islanders never trail in first game against Sabres

'Goaltender coaches teach their goaltenders to be down on one knee and it drives me crazy. If Johansson is up and hugging the post, Matt Martin has no chance to bank a puck in off his mask from below the goal line.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres show very little in a 5-2 loss to the Islanders

'The Sabres allowed the New York Islanders to dominate them in the shot department as well as the scoreboard. The Isles got off to a 2-0 start in the first period, outshooting Buffalo 18-6 in that period alone.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres come out flat, lose to Islanders 5-2