'I really like Julien and think he'll find a job sooner rather than later, but It's not time to give up on Bylsma just yet.' … [Read more...] about Bove: Claude Julien isn’t coming to the Sabres
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5 Observations: Sabres fall to Devils 2-1
'The Sabres just can't seem to figure out the second period. On Tuesday the Devils out-shot the Sabres 19-11 in the middle frame, but really controlled play and limited Buffalo's chances in the first 15 minutes of the period.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres fall to Devils 2-1
Signing Falk now gives the Sabres expansion draft options
'Falk has played well when called upon. He's not flashy and he doesn't provide much offensively, but he's played a solid game in his own end, especially for someone who didn't start the year in the N.H.L. Falk has been asked to do a lot with so many injuries on the blue line and he's done a nice job.' … [Read more...] about Signing Falk now gives the Sabres expansion draft options
5 Observations: Sabres shutout Senators 4-0
''Robin Lehner has stopped 79 of the last 81 shots he's faced. You're not going to lose many games when you get that kind of goaltending.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres shutout Senators 4-0
5 Observations: Rangers top Sabres in OT 2-1
'If the injury is something that lingers I'd imagine the Sabres will recall Casey Nelson from Rochester yet again.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Rangers top Sabres in OT 2-1
Report: Sabres in market for fourth line center after waiving Cal O'Reilly
'If claimed, O'Reilly will become a member of whatever team claims him. However, if he clears waivers, the 30-year-old will return to the Rochester Americans (AHL), where he has spent the majority of the season.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres in market for fourth line center after waiving Cal O’Reilly
5 Observations: Canadiens take down Sabres 5-2
'Sabres defenseman Zach Bogosian (-5) was on the ice for all five of Montreal's goals. Bogosian, along with his partner Cody Franson (-3) finished the night with a combined -8 plus/minus rating. By no means is plus/minus a perfect stat -- but that's unheard of.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Canadiens take down Sabres 5-2
Make or break time for the Sabres
'When you add the teams from the Metropolitan division into the mix things get really messy. Basically, every team in the Eastern Conference has a chance at a playoff spot -- so the Sabres best opportunity will come within the division.' … [Read more...] about Make or break time for the Sabres
5 Sabres named as NHL's 100 Greatest Players
'Goaltenders Grant Fuhr and Dominik Hasek were selected along with Gilbert Perreault, Tim Horton and Pat LaFontaine.' … [Read more...] about 5 Sabres named as NHL’s 100 Greatest Players
5 Observations: Stars beat Sabres 4-3
'Here's what I should've written: On Thursday the Buffalo Sabres scored five goals, but that wasn't enough to knock off the Dallas Stars who scored four goals. Math is hard sometimes.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Stars beat Sabres 4-3
5 Observations: Sabres top Predators 5-4 in OT
'Major props to the Sabres for coming back and getting the win. This may be their most impressive win of the season. No, that doesn't mean it was their best game by any stretch, but to score two late goals and tie things up late like they did, then win in overtime, that is really impressive.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Predators 5-4 in OT
Sabres' Kulikov nearing return to injury-plagued blue line
'Kulikov's effectiveness will be the major question when he finally returns -- in 20 games this season the first year Sabre has only one assist and a -10 plus/minus rating. Kulikov has battled injuries almost all season, so it will be interesting to see how the 26-year-old defensemen performances this time around.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kulikov nearing return to injury-plagued blue line
5 Observations: Sabres top Canadiens 3-2 in OT
'We just have to start with this. In less than ten minutes we saw two save of the year candidates from both goaltenders.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Canadiens 3-2 in OT
5 Observations: Sabres top Red Wings 3-2 in OT
'*Side note* Kudos to Rasmus Ristolainen -- he logged a career-high 35:24 in ice time, including 4:28 during overtime.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Red Wings 3-2 in OT
Sabres continuing to search for consistency
'Time to start walking the walk. The Sabres have admitted that need to be more consistent but now they have to prove that they can be. At times, like against Dallas earlier in the week, the Sabres look like a very competitive hockey team. Then, they collapse during a ten-minute span it costs them an important game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres continuing to search for consistency