'Last season they probably would’ve left both those games with no points instead of picking up three. The Sabres are 4-1-2 in their last seven games and have gotten points in six out of seven games. They also have no regulation losses in their last four games going 3-0-1.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: The Sabres keep finding ways to pick up points
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Buffalo Sabres' Reinhart 'day-to-day'; Hall practices on second line
'"We're monitoring [Reinhart's] situation, upper body, and we'll make that call tomorrow morning," Krueger said.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ Reinhart ‘day-to-day’; Hall practices on second line
Devils coach Lindy Ruff still loyal Bills Mafia member
'"I've always been a fan ... a Canadian kid, as a CFL fan. Buffalo was my first team that I really cheered for in the NFL, and they had some, some really great years there in the late 80s while I was playing," Ruff said Friday.' … [Read more...] about Devils coach Lindy Ruff still loyal Bills Mafia member
Hamilton: Keys to Sabres recent success
'It’s really amazing that the Sabres are 3-3-1 and tied for fifth in the East with New Jersey considering Eichel, Hall and Jeff Skinner have combined for two goals. Hall scored in his first game and hasn’t hit the back of the net since. Skinner gets chance after chance after chance and still can’t score goals. Most fans want to blame Ralph Krueger for this, but considering the … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Keys to Sabres recent success
3 Observations: First win streak, Eichel finally scores as Sabres top Rangers 3-2
'I get it. There's a taxi squad for a reason and sometimes you've gotta see what other guys like Mittelstadt bring to the lineup. That being said, Cozens belongs and shouldn't be moved for the time being.' … [Read more...] about 3 Observations: First win streak, Eichel finally scores as Sabres top Rangers 3-2
Hutton day to day; Caps will be without Ovechkin and three others
'The Washington Capitals will be without Alex Ovechkin and three other prominent players for at least the next four games because of COVID-19 protocols, coach Peter Laviolette said.' … [Read more...] about Hutton day to day; Caps will be without Ovechkin and three others
Sabres game time moved, avoids conflict with AFC championship game
'That change, announced by the NHL on Sunday afternoon, was made to avoid a conflict with the AFC championship game, which will start at 6:40 p.m. next Sunday. The Bills will play either the Cleveland Browns or the Kansas City Chiefs, which is the No. 1 seed and last year's Super Bowl champion.' … [Read more...] about Sabres game time moved, avoids conflict with AFC championship game
Hamilton Take2: Keys to Sabres ending the playoff drought
'They must improve their special teams. Being ranked 30th on the penalty kill and 20th on the power play isn’t going to cut it.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: Keys to Sabres ending the playoff drought
'Look, mom! I'm on TV!': Buffalo Sabres selling fan cutouts
'While the cutouts will not be visible during gameplay, the Sabres say the cutouts may be featured during other parts of the TV broadcast, as well as on the Sabres social media pages and on the Sabres official website.' … [Read more...] about ‘Look, mom! I’m on TV!’: Buffalo Sabres selling fan cutouts
Buffalo Sabres' Zemgus Girgensons has surgery, Jack Eichel returns
'"We all can feel the hole that Zemgus leaves with his injury. The character, the work ethic, the role that he has in our group is something that makes him unique," Head Coach Ralph Krueger said.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons has surgery, Jack Eichel returns
Former Sabres head coach John Muckler dies at 86
'Muckler also spent several seasons here in Buffalo working as head coach from 1991-1995 and GM from 1993 -1997. Sabres legend Marty Biron remembered his former coach in a tweet early Tuesday morning. He said in part that Muckler changed his life forever and thanked him for making his dreams of playing in the NHL come true.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres head coach John Muckler dies at 86
Hamilton: Mittelstadt needs to show new strength on the ice
'Jason Botterill finally had to admit how he had botched this kid’s development and sent him to Rochester. Things didn’t go any better down there until Chris Taylor seemed to finally get through to him. Mittelstadt has not been one to keep himself in top physical condition and Taylor got him on the right path. When the AHL season paused, Mittelstadt had 18 points in his last 22 … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Mittelstadt needs to show new strength on the ice
Hamilton: Former teammates in Carolina, Skinner and Staal start out as linemates in Buffalo
'Skinner said, “Any team would take a guy with 1,200 games, and any guy that’s been in the league that long has had success. He’s seen a lot of situations, and he has that experience to draw off of, and he can relate to other guys going through situations.”' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Former teammates in Carolina, Skinner and Staal start out as linemates in Buffalo
Krueger on Eichel: "He will be fine"
'"All is under control. Jack is day to day. He will be fine. We are being just cautious in the process... we expect Jack here in the next couple of days."' … [Read more...] about Krueger on Eichel: “He will be fine”
Hamilton: Veteran additions poised to make impact with Sabres
'Taylor Hall and Eric Staal showed off their new royal blue uniforms and neither looked at all out of place. Hall couldn’t wait to get out there with his new teammates, “I think no matter if you’ve been in the league one year, five years or 10 years, it’s always exciting to get out there with new teammates and coaches.”' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Veteran additions poised to make impact with Sabres