‘So heading into Game 30 on the schedule, he’s on pace for 51 goals and 110 points. Those are numbers in Pat LaFontaine and Alexander Mogilny territory, circa 1993.’
The Sabres Report - December 7, 2019
Saturday's Vancouver Coverage ★
Eichel and Buffalo take on Vancouver (AP)
Sabres look to bounce back vs. well-rested Canucks (Field Level Media)
Canucks vs Sabres Game Day Preview (TSN)
Sabres at Canucks preview (NHL.com)
Game Notes: Canucks vs. Sabres (Canucks.com)
Asplund earns opportunity alongside Skinner, Johansson ★
‘”We think that he’s shown a grit to the game that’s really interesting and we think he’s improving every single day and learning more and more what it takes to play in the National Hockey League,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said.’
Saturday's Rochester Coverage ★
Andrew Oglevie developing into one of Sabres’ top forward prospects (Buffalo News)
Johansson gets 100th career win, records first shutout with Amerks (Buffalo News)
Johansson earns first AHL shutout in 4-0 win over defending champs (Amerks.com)
Second-period barrage sinks Checkers (GoCheckers.com)
The Sabres Report - December 6, 2019
Punchless power play is a crisis for the Sabres ★
‘The Sabres were 0 for 7 until Jack Eichel scored with 47 seconds left and Linus Ullmark on the bench for an extra attacker. That was Buffalo’s third chance at a two-man advantage on the night. The first two were feeble.’
As Team Canada camp looms, Sabres No. 1 pick Dylan Cozens grinds through schedule ★
‘”He’s one of the most competitive guys I’ve ever seen. Not just hockey. Everything,” said Addison, whom Cozens rates as one of his best friends on the team. “Every single thing in the world, he’s the most competitive guy. Hates to lose. Always wants to be the best of everything. It shows.”‘
The Wraparound: Calgary Flames 4, Buffalo Sabres 3 ★
‘The power play managed just four shots on goal during its bunch of attempts. It failed to score on a two-man advantage that lasted 24 seconds and two other chances in the first period where a goal would have created a 2-0 lead. It also failed on another 5-on-3 chance in the third period.’
Friday's Calgary Coverage ★
Coach throws Flames lines into blender and finds right mix (Calgary Sun)
Conroy gets the call for brief coaching gig with Flames (Calgary Sun)
Flames’ Gaudreau shows plenty of fight after demotion to third line (Sportsnet)
Photo gallery (NHL.com)
Puttin’ on a show (CalgaryFlames.com)
‘I’m just happy’ (CalgaryFlames.com)
Infographic – 05.12.19 (CalgaryFlames.com)
Lucic scores 1st goal with Flames in 4-3 win over Sabres ★
‘“We really came out strong in the first and it got away from us a little bit in the second,” Reinhart said. “We got away from our game plan a little bit. I think our forwards didn’t do a good enough job of recognizing when we were turning pucks over in the offensive zone and our gaps weren’t as good as a result, which gave them more time and space.”’
Flames hold on to beat Sabres 4-3 ★
‘The Sabres’ struggles continued into the third period, as the Flames ran the score to 4-1 just four minutes in. On a broken play, Calgary found themselves with a 3-on-1 chance in front of Ullmark. Forwards Dillon Dube and Derek Ryan freed up some space in front with quick passes, and found an uncovered Milan Lucic in front of the Buffalo net. Lucic deposited his first goal of the year past Ullmark as Calgary continued to punish Buffalo for their sloppy play.’