'On the power play you would think the Sabres would be up and ready to go. They’re only down a goal and are pressing and skating well. Forget the fact they are 1-for-31 lately on the power play, just show desperation and take the game back. What happened instead were careless passes and a team that played like a losing team. Cedric Paquette scored a shorthanded goal on a … [Read more...] about The Sabres implode in Tampa Bay
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Sabres defeat Panthers 5-2 in Florida
'The Sabres found themselves down a man early in the 3rd period and it helped the Panthers bring things within two goals again. Brett Connolly had a nice pass fed from Aaron Ekblad and he was able to get it by Linus Ullmark to make it 4-2 Buffalo. The Sabres would regain their three goal lead later in the period off a nice breakout from Jimmy Vesey. He found Zemgus Girgensons … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Panthers 5-2 in Florida
Sabres' Ullmark steals the show in Florida
'The Sabres were certainly opportunistic in Florida, but they needed Linus Ullmark to stand on his head and make 43 saves to get the win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ullmark steals the show in Florida
Chris Taylor is going back to being the head coach in Rochester
'Taylor will resume being the Amerks head coach next week.' … [Read more...] about Chris Taylor is going back to being the head coach in Rochester
Sabres place Gilmour on waivers
'With the Sabres activating defenseman Zach Bogosian from injured reserve on Thursday, the Sabres are in need of a move to create some roster space for the veteran blue liner. Bogosian is finally ready to return to action after undergoing offseason hip surgery and suffering a setback during the summer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Gilmour on waivers
Dreger: Botterill is 'open to just about anything' to acquire forward help
'"The problem that Botterill and other general managers who are also interested in making trades are having right now is that so many teams have players on long-term [injured reserve] that that gums things up from a cap perspective. Not just from a Buffalo's standpoint. But with a team that you're dealing with, it gets really snarly. I think there are 10, maybe 12 who are in … [Read more...] about Dreger: Botterill is ‘open to just about anything’ to acquire forward help
Sabres fall to Boston 3-2
'The biggest save of the game was made by Rask on Evan Rodrigues partway through the third period. The B's netminder was able to use his blocker to lunge and knock down the Rodrigues shot on goal. At the time, the save kept the score 3-1 in favor of the home team. Buffalo had several chances to tie the score, but failed to get the game-tying goal before the end of regulation.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Boston 3-2
The Sabres played their very best, but get no points in Boston
'Buffalo was playing well, but went into the third period trailing by a goal. One of your veteran players and alternate captains in Jake McCabe can’t take a penalty 32 seconds into the third period. You know what happens when you do that in Boston? Pastrnak scores his 20th and puts the game away.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres played their very best, but get no points in Boston
Sabres assistant coach Don Granato is back
'Chris Taylor has been filling in, but he isn’t immediately going back to Rochester. Krueger said, “Donnie’s going on the trip and then we’re going to take the transition for Chris Taylor day-to-day here, but right now he’s coming on the trip and we’re just going to see how things go.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres assistant coach Don Granato is back
Krueger: 'We feel there's an upside to the group'
'"There's always multiple things you can look at. When he had the winning streak going, there were things we were working on that we weren't happy with and we tried to change. Now, the things we're not happy with and we're working on and trying to change are magnified. It comes down to details. There's little moments in games where we're giving up what we were good at, slight … [Read more...] about Krueger: ‘We feel there’s an upside to the group’
Sabres' misery continues
'Jeremy tweeted Wednesday about how at one point last spring, the Sabres had lost 17-of-20 games, yet the only player from the last of those games that they've moved off the roster since is Alexander Nylander.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ misery continues
Sabres stiffed on home ice by Wild, 4-1
'Visiting Minnesota jumped out to a 3-0 lead after two periods of play, and it wasn't until a Brandon Montour goal late in the third period with Buffalo's net empty, that the blue and gold were able to solve goaltender Alex Stalock.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stiffed on home ice by Wild, 4-1
Sabres' Botterill has been talking to teams about a forward
'The reality of the Sabres trading for players is it has to be money in and money out. Botterill agreed, “Yes, because eventually we have to be cap compliant and we understand that these players will be coming back and we don’t want to be put in a situation where we have to make a move.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Botterill has been talking to teams about a forward
Sabres' Okposo has suffered another concussion
'A call up from Rochester isn’t easy because C.J. Smith is out 4-to-6 weeks while Remi Elie and Scott Wilson are week-to-week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo has suffered another concussion
Do something Jason
'We all know how that turned out. Months went by with no move and now here we sit. The Sabres have won only 2 of their last 10 after a really nice start to the season. Injuries up front are mounting and one of the prizes of the summer, d-man Colin Miller, has been a healthy scratch the last 2 games because they have too many bodies back there. The most recent forward recall, … [Read more...] about Do something Jason