'“There was lack of effort, lack of urgency and coming off a back-to-back, you just have to know where to simplify things and make them overwork and then you win one or two puck battles and they’re over back checking, they’re over forechecking and then you have odd man rushes for and then you have chances for and O-zone time because you can make them overwork, but we weren’t … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch speaks honestly after another Sabres loss
The Sabres Report - Oct 18, 2024
Sabres allow dozen goals on 2-game skid
'The Sabres’ highest goals-against average in a single season was 3.76 in 1986-87, when Ruff was a team captain. Their highest with Ruff as coach was 2.98 in the 2007-08 season. Buffalo gave up six or more goals in 59 of the 1,165 games Ruff coached in his previous 15-year stint as coach. Only once before, in March, 2000, had teams scored six in consecutive games against a … [Read more...] about Sabres allow dozen goals on 2-game skid
Blue Jackets score 6 in victory against Sabres
'“Rough night by our D,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “Some of the puck play, probably four goals."' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets score 6 in victory against Sabres
Sabres unable to overcome slow start in loss to Blue Jackets
'“They won more battles,” Ruff said when asked about the start of the game. “I talked to the team about that after the first period. They were quicker, they were stronger on pucks. So, it’s a will. The [50-50 battles are] a will, the will to hang onto it in the O-zone. I think when we got going in the second period, we saw what it looked like. But the start of the game like … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to overcome slow start in loss to Blue Jackets
The Sabres Report - Oct 17, 2024
Thursday's Columbus Coverage
Buffalo visits Columbus after Peterka’s 2-goal game (AP) Preview: Columbus continues homestand vs. Buffalo (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Columbus Coverage
Sabres stunned in OT as Pens' Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby forge NHL history
'The Sabres had a late 5-4 lead but couldn't hold on as a Malkin shot leaked through Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Rickard Rakell dumped it into an empty net with 46 seconds to forge OT with the score tied at 5-5.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stunned in OT as Pens’ Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby forge NHL history
WNYer Dennis Gilbert wasn't overwhelmed by first game with Sabres
'“It was great,” Gilbert said. “I’ve been working hard, thought I had a good camp, just trying to stay ready and looking to help any way I can. So it was really nice to get in and play a bit and just feel the atmosphere of the arena with this team and get that first one out of the way.”' … [Read more...] about WNYer Dennis Gilbert wasn’t overwhelmed by first game with Sabres
Sabres blow leads as Sidney Crosby and Penguins spoil JJ Peterka’s return
'Still, the setback surely stings. The Sabres led 2-0 led by the 2:08 mark, 3-1 just 11:33 into the contest and 5-4 with less than a minute left in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow leads as Sidney Crosby and Penguins spoil JJ Peterka’s return
Sabres notes: Sam Lafferty trades in youngster status for veteran role
'“It’s honestly a little bit weird,” Lafferty said of being one of the team’s older players. “(I’ve) kind of adjusted to it now, but at first, it’s just like, ‘Did this just happen overnight? What’s going on here?’”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Sam Lafferty trades in youngster status for veteran role
Hollidaysburg's Sam Lafferty offers veteran presence for Sabres
'“It’s honestly a little bit weird,” Lafferty guffawed after the Sabres’ optional morning skate Wednesday at PPG Paints Arena. “(I’ve) kind of adjusted to it now, but at first, it’s just like, ‘Did this just happen overnight? What’s going on here?’ But, no, obviously, the summer, choosing Buffalo, knew the situation and knew this was a young, up-and-coming team with a ton of … [Read more...] about Hollidaysburg’s Sam Lafferty offers veteran presence for Sabres
Thursday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Evgeni Malkin, Sidney Crosby shine in milestone-filled Penguins win over Sabres (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Jason Mackey: Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin carry imperfect Penguins, reminding us once more how spoiled we've been (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins' Evgeni Malkin scores 500th career goal (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins send top prospect Rutger McGroarty to American … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Crosby, Malkin lead Penguins past Sabres 6-5 in OT to cap milestone night
'The Sabres nearly won consecutive games for the first time this season. Buffalo lost its first three by a combined 10-3 margin, but were unable to protect leads of 3-1 and 5-4.' … [Read more...] about Crosby, Malkin lead Penguins past Sabres 6-5 in OT to cap milestone night
Buffalo Sabres Have Prime Chance To Improve – No Excuses After 1-3-0 Start
'Buffalo needs to take advantage of these next games and get some power-play goals on the board – they're 0-for-14 ahead of Wednesday night's game and average more than two goals-for per game. They also need to capitalize on more of their many scoring chances – they have the fifth-highest scoring chances-for rate at 5-on-5, per naturalstattrick.com – and shut the door on more … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Have Prime Chance To Improve – No Excuses After 1-3-0 Start
Sabres lose overtime thriller in Pittsburgh
'Despite holding multiple leads, it was the Pittsburgh Penguins who got the last laugh at PPG Paints Arena by a final score of 6-5 in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose overtime thriller in Pittsburgh
Opinion: Sabres blow two leads in overtime loss to Pittsburgh
'Defensively the Sabres were too weak to handle the Penguins inside and it cost them the game. You can’t win giving up two power play goals and almost a third, a shorthanded goal, rarely get a big save and turn the puck over on a regular basis.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres blow two leads in overtime loss to Pittsburgh