'Even though the Sabres have just 26 points, they have hardly been terrible of late. They enter Tuesday night's game against the Los Angeles Kings in KeyBank Center with a 5-3-2 record in their last 10 games, but their main problem is that teams in the East are dominating the West and playing at an astounding pace overall.' … [Read more...] about Playoff race slipping away as Sabres’ East foes stay hot
Archives for December 13, 2016
Sabres Notebook: Kings open brutal road trip
'The Kings are just 4-7-1 on the road this year, compared to 10-4-1 at home. Their trip continues Thursday in Detroit, Friday in Pittsburgh, Sunday in Boston, Dec. 20 in Columbus, Dec. 22 in Nashville and Dec. 23 in Dallas before the Kings get their Christmas break. They head back out on the road for games Dec. 28 in Vancouver and Dec. 29 in Edmonton before hosting San Jose on … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Kings open brutal road trip
Sabres’ Cody Franson enjoying heavier workload
'Franson, 29, has skated 17 or more minutes in 18 consecutive games entering tonight’s home tilt against the Los Angeles Kings. Eleven times in that stretch he has surpassed the 20-minute mark.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cody Franson enjoying heavier workload
Sabres’ standing still weak
'The Sabres have just a 10.5 percent chance of making the playoffs, according to sportsclubstats.com.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ standing still weak
Tuesday's Los Angeles Coverage
Kings hope to end futility in snowy Buffalo (Los Angeles Times) Kings open nine-game road swing in Buffalo (AP) Preview: Kings at Sabres (NHL.com) The annual reminder that the Kings have not fared well in Buffalo (LAKings.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Eichel, Kane hopeful for new dynamic alongside Okposo
'"Obviously when I was hurt I got to watch him a lot and learned a lot about how he plays," Eichel said. "I think he's probably one of the most underrated players in our league, just how good he is with the puck, without the puck, in all areas of the game. He's strong on it, he's very skilled, and he can make passes."' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Kane hopeful for new dynamic alongside Okposo