'The Buffalo Sabres once again outshot their opponent on home ice, but were only able to score one goal in their 3-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues on Saturday afternoon at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall behind, unable to come back in loss to St. Louis
The Sabres Report - Feb 11, 2024
Opinion: The Sabres didn't put the work in and it spelled another loss
'Here the Sabres are playing a game on Feb. 10 when they started the day 10 points out of a playoff spot and they didn’t work hard enough.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres didn’t put the work in and it spelled another loss
Power play woes continue as Buffalo Sabres drop 3-1 contest to St. Louis Blues
'The Buffalo Sabres are still searching for not only their first win following the All-Star break. But also, any consistent power play production.' … [Read more...] about Power play woes continue as Buffalo Sabres drop 3-1 contest to St. Louis Blues
4 check: More of the same from Sabres on home slide
'In consecutive losses since All-Star break, 3-1 against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday at KeyBank Center and 2-1 against the Dallas Stars on Tuesday, the Sabres repeated self-defeating patterns.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: More of the same from Sabres on home slide
Hofer, Blues defeat Sabres for 6th win in 7 games
'"I'm surprised," said Okposo, the Buffalo captain. "I mean, it wouldn't have been where I thought we would be going into the season. Hindsight is 20-20, but I can sit back and look at things that we did, or we didn't do and there's a lot of things that go into where we are. That's going to have a ripple effect, for sure, on our team. We just have to try to find another gear … [Read more...] about Hofer, Blues defeat Sabres for 6th win in 7 games
Okposo scores lone goal for Sabres in loss to Blues
'“This game is different than the other night certainly in many respects and all of them from the foundation of just working and not working hard enough tonight and not working toward the front of the net enough tonight,” Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Okposo scores lone goal for Sabres in loss to Blues
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Crunch sneak by Amerks in overtime again (Amerks.com) Crunch defeat Amerks, 3-2, in overtime (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Feb 10, 2024
With trade deadline looming, ace penalty killer Erik Johnson not looking to move on from Sabres
'“I don’t pay attention to rumors or social media during the season. I just tune it all out and focus on playing,” Johnson told The Buffalo News this week. “I assumed where we’re at (in the standings) my name would be out there, just with my experience. But really, my focus is here, and I don’t want to leave. I don’t really want to abandon the guys midseason. I care about these … [Read more...] about With trade deadline looming, ace penalty killer Erik Johnson not looking to move on from Sabres
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen playing at elite level, could be Sabres’ long-coveted franchise goalie
'Linus Ullmark might’ve become that guy if he had re-signed here. Robin Lehner enjoyed some success but battled personal issues. Others have seen their performance – remember how well Jonas Enroth and Michal Neuvirth played? – get in the way of the Sabres’ grand plans.' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen playing at elite level, could be Sabres’ long-coveted franchise goalie
Saturday's Saint Louis Coverage
St. Louis brings road win streak into matchup with Buffalo (AP) Preview: Blues at Sabres (StLouisBlues.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Saint Louis Coverage
Despite bumpy road this season, Eric Comrie trying to stay in moment
'"It was difficult for a little while there," said Comrie. "It was hard getting sent down, it was an unfortunate event, and it is what it is. But for myself, I went down there and just tried to find the love, and really tried to enjoy the game as much as I could."' … [Read more...] about Despite bumpy road this season, Eric Comrie trying to stay in moment
Hamilton Take 2: The Sabres continue to struggle at home
'Buffalo just had its most important homestand of the season and came out .500. Add in the 2-1 loss to the Dallas Stars and they’re 3-4-0 in their last seven home games. Overall, the Sabres are 27th in the NHL at home with a points percentage of .460. Last season, they were also 27th with a points percentage of .463.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: The Sabres continue to struggle at home
Cozens, Benson, and Peterka look to continue playing with confidence as a line
'“[Jack] worked so hard to get back and to see him go down again, it was really sad to see, and everyone feels really bad for him,” Cozens said. “He was a huge part in this room. He’s [got] great energy, great vibes around here, so we definitely miss him lots when he’s not here. But there’s lots of guys that can step in, lots of great players on this team. So, you know, right … [Read more...] about Cozens, Benson, and Peterka look to continue playing with confidence as a line
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks unable to hold lead in overtime loss to Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch rally past Amerks, 3-2, in overtime (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Feb 9, 2024
Sabres' Dylan Cozens goes back on the attack to try to reach another level
'“He’s not looked like himself; he’s looked like a better version of himself at any point in his career, really, just in the last month,” Sabres coach Don Granato said after Cozens totaled eight shots and 13 shot attempts against Dallas. “All the different things in life that were presented to him at the start of the year, he’s a different, more mature hockey player right now. … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dylan Cozens goes back on the attack to try to reach another level