'I'm sorry, there's no excuse for scoring eight goals in seven home games, six of them losses, or for losing consecutive games by a 4-1 score. They're not deep or fast enough; the defense isn't nearly good enough, and the Sabres don't play with enough of an edge, regardless of where they are in their development.' … [Read more...] about Injuries matter, but no excuse for slovenly Sabres
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Injuries have Murray thinking cap
'NHL teams don’t benefit from the cap-relieving device known as long-term injured reserve until they need to exceed the ceiling, so every injured player is on Buffalo’s cap. That includes forward Cody McCormick, who hasn’t played in almost two years because of blood clots, and defenseman Dmitry Kulikov, who is day-to-day. Jack Eichel, Tyler Ennis, Ryan O’Reilly, Zach Bogosian … [Read more...] about Injuries have Murray thinking cap
Ristolainen may switch sticks; turkey drive
'Ristolainen practiced with a Bauer Nexus after using a Warrior Covert for the opening 17 games. He broke a white Warrior during the morning skate Thursday, then snapped another at night against Tampa Bay. It’s happened often, usually during a power play.' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen may switch sticks; turkey drive
Sabres’ Josh Gorges takes pride in facing opposition’s best
'“He just does things no one else can do,” Gorges said Friday after the Sabres prepared for the Stanley Cup champions. “You know you’re in for a long night. There’s just no easy shift. There’s no time to relax or even take a breath. He’s going to push your best.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Josh Gorges takes pride in facing opposition’s best
Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly still sidelined
'Top center Ryan O’Reilly, out of the last three games with a mid-body injury, didn’t practice today or even skate on his own, coach Dan Bylsma said. O’Reilly is day-to-day but is doubtful for Saturday’s game against Pittsburgh.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly still sidelined
Saturday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Crosby, Pens aim to continue winning ways vs. Sabres (AP) Preview: Penguins at Sabres (NHL.com) Game Preview: Pens-Sabres (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Evander Kane: ‘Joke floating around the league’ about Sabres offence
'“It must be a joke floating around the league: You score two goals against the Buffalo Sabres and you’re going to win the hockey game,” Kane said.' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane: ‘Joke floating around the league’ about Sabres offence
Sabres' Girgensons needs to get more scoring chances
'Girgensons isn’t executing that plan yet, but he is listening to it, “It all has to start from the D side of the puck making sure that we don’t make mistakes and let them keep coming at us. If you’re tired at the end of a shift, then you can’t get to the O-zone.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Girgensons needs to get more scoring chances
Report: Kane trade chatter starting to die down
'McKenzie did confirm that Vancouver and Buffalo talked about a possible trade, but have since stopped those talks.' … [Read more...] about Report: Kane trade chatter starting to die down
Sabres send Baptsite & Rodrigues back to AHL
'Buffalo will likely call Baptsite, Rodrigues or both, back Saturday when the Sabres take on the Pittsburgh Penguins at home. Less than 80 miles separate the Sabres and their AHL affiliate, making constant roster moves like this all the more common.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Baptsite & Rodrigues back to AHL
Sabres look to get back to playing shutdown hockey
'"We talked today about concentrating on playing the right way, limiting the other team's chances," forward Matt Moulson said after practice at KeyBank Center. "It seems like we're giving up a lot of odd-man rushes to some pretty skilled groups the last couple games so I think that's the focus. Playing the right way will lead to offensive chances and scoring chances."' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to get back to playing shutdown hockey
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks lose shootout to St. John’s (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks Edged By IceCaps In Shootout (Amerks.com) Photo gallery (Amerks.com) IceCaps Edge Amerks in Shootout (StJohnsIceCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Belief in short supply as Sabres' slide continues
'For those scoring at home, that's eight goals in seven games downtown. The NHL's worst offense has scored one goal or less nine times in 17 games overall. The per-game average is down to a paltry 1.82.' … [Read more...] about Belief in short supply as Sabres’ slide continues
Sabres GM Murray: 'A lot of vague talk' on trade market
'"I've made some calls just to see what's going on and what's out there. It's very hard to make a trade because it has to be money for money," Murray said Thursday night during his weekly appearance on WGR Radio. "We've had 27 guys on our roster right now and we're right up against the cap so it's a daily grind.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Murray: ‘A lot of vague talk’ on trade market
Bolts show Sabres how to succeed without superstar
'How refreshing it would be if the Sabres adopted the same mentality after moping through most of the first 18 games. Sure, they had tough luck. It cannot be disputed and should not be overlooked. Eichel’s high-ankle sprain left them physically shorthanded and emotionally shaken, a fragile team to be sure.' … [Read more...] about Bolts show Sabres how to succeed without superstar