'It may not be the Hub of the Universe or the Athens of America, but it’s a hockey market that proved for years that it can thrive. No palm trees required. Just a better eye in the front office to identify player talent, and the vision behind the bench to lead them to better days.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have had a lot go wrong over the years. Fan support has never been one of them.
The Sabres Report - Dec 22, 2024
Sunday's Boston Coverage
Morgan Geekie breaks tie late in third period as Bruins beat slumping Sabres in return to TD Garden (Boston Globe) Bruins bruiser Mark Kastelic has always thrown his weight around. Now he’s also throwing pucks on net. (Boston Globe) Sabres have had a lot go wrong over the years. Fan support has never been one of them. (Boston Globe) Morgan Geekie late goal lifts Bruins to … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage
Morgan Geekie scores go-ahead goal as Bruins send Sabres to 13th straight loss with 3-1 win
'Sabres: After losing at home to Toronto on Friday, they probably should have been the more tired team, but they took the play to the Bruins for lengthy stretches, especially in the second.' … [Read more...] about Morgan Geekie scores go-ahead goal as Bruins send Sabres to 13th straight loss with 3-1 win
Sabres Extend Losing Streak to 13 Games After Conceding Brutal Late Goal vs. Bruins
'The mistake that led to the go-ahead goal late into the third period was a costly one, and it just about sums up the team's fortunes during their extended losing streak.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Extend Losing Streak to 13 Games After Conceding Brutal Late Goal vs. Bruins
Sabres lose in Boston for 13th winless game in-a-row
'A low-event third period looked to be leading to a 3-on-3 overtime, but Boston had other plans. Sam Lafferty took a costly tripping penalty with 3:45 to play, and again at the twilight of a man advantage the Bruins made the Sabres pay.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose in Boston for 13th winless game in-a-row
Unlucky 13: Sabres’ skid equals playoff drought
'JJ Peterka had a power-play goal in the second period and James Reimer made 16 saves for the Sabres, who have gone 0-10-3 since their last victory on Nov. 23. The Sabres had a 20-19 advantage in shots on goal, but were outshot 8-3 in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Unlucky 13: Sabres’ skid equals playoff drought
Marchand extends point streak to 9, Bruins edge Sabres
'“I thought we deserved better,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “We didn’t quite make the ‘next’ play offensively. … I think when it’s going bad, it goes bad.”' … [Read more...] about Marchand extends point streak to 9, Bruins edge Sabres
Late tiebreaker spoils strong Sabres effort in Boston
'“A lot of guys were playing for one another and we hadn’t had that in a long time. Guys were blocking shots, guys were backchecking hard and I think we had a more complete game than we’ve had in the past. Those are a few of the positives to take away.”' … [Read more...] about Late tiebreaker spoils strong Sabres effort in Boston
The Sabres Report - Dec 21, 2024
Saturday's Boston Coverage
Sabres head into matchup with the Bruins on losing streak (AP) Need To Know: Bruins vs. Sabres (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage
Sabres' habit of straying from game plans cost them in 12th straight loss: 3 takeaways
'The Sabres’ winless streak reached 12, the longest in the NHL this season, and their 0-9-3 run of futility has them sitting at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. They’ve allowed five or more goals in three consecutive games, and they have a negative-26 goal differential in second and third periods since this skid began Nov. 27.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ habit of straying from game plans cost them in 12th straight loss: 3 takeaways
Mike Harrington: There's no holiday spirit downtown as Sabres' skid deepens
'What a miserable way to spend a Friday night in KeyBank Center. A crowd of 18,267 -- the largest since the Opening Night sellout against Los Angeles -- saw a 6-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs but, of course, most of them were happy. The bet here is the building was 80% Leafs fans.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: There’s no holiday spirit downtown as Sabres’ skid deepens
Sabres notes: James Reimer, Devon Levi are options to start against Bruins
'The Sabres would need to assign a waivers-exempt player to Rochester to make room on the roster for Levi. NHL teams cannot place anyone on waivers during its holiday roster freeze, which began Friday at 12 a.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: James Reimer, Devon Levi are options to start against Bruins
Sabres don’t get breaks against Maple Leafs, lose 12th straight game
'After unraveling in the second period and falling behind 5-1, the Sabres kept chipping away. Defenseman Mattias Samuelsson scored late in the second period. Defenseman Owen Power 11:56 into the third period, making things really interesting.' … [Read more...] about Sabres don’t get breaks against Maple Leafs, lose 12th straight game
Sabres coach Lindy Ruff wants Zach Benson to take fewer penalties
'Benson’s penchant for taking penalties – he had 30 minutes entering Friday’s 6-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Sabres’ second-highest total behind center Dylan Cozens’ 37 – forced Ruff to sit down with the youngster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Lindy Ruff wants Zach Benson to take fewer penalties
Saturday's Toronto Coverage
Matt Murray's winning return to Leafs aided by video reviews and a sharp-eyed linesman (Toronto Sun) For the Leafs, Matt Murray’s longshot win might be the feel-good story of the season. Poor old Sabres (Toronto Star) Matt Murray makes 25 saves for 1st NHL win in nearly 21 months as Maple Leafs beat Sabres 6-3 (AP) Maple Leafs' Matt Murray victorious in emotional return to … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage