'This was arguably the worst I've seen the Sabres play this season. There really wasn't a whole lot to like.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Islanders top Sabres 5-1
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Islanders defeat Sabres for second straight win
'"Start to finish, we couldn't generate anything," Sabres captain Brian Gionta said. "We have to do a better job of figuring out what type of a team we want to be. We're the type of team that has to be direct, using our forecheck."' … [Read more...] about Islanders defeat Sabres for second straight win
Sabres struggle to execute in loss to Islanders
'"We're the type of team that needs to be direct, north, using our forecheck," Gionta said. "You watch the games that we're good at and where we have success, we're a simple team that gets the puck and uses our forecheck and we're a good team creating offense from the offensive zone."' … [Read more...] about Sabres struggle to execute in loss to Islanders
Friday's New York Coverage
Isles host Sabres in battle of basement (AP) Preview: Sabres at Islanders (NHL.com) Preview: Islanders vs. Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage
Sabres hang a stinker in their stocking
'The Sabres fell behind, 2-0, in the first period and never caught up in losing their third straight game. They were outshot, 34-23 -- giving up the first seven shots of the second period and the first eight in the third. The crowd of 18,863 booed en masse after each stanza and during several stages when Buffalo was bottled up in its own end.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hang a stinker in their stocking
Sabres Notebook: Stempniak continues to contribute for Carolina
'"There are people who get a couple chances and sort of wash out of the league where I feel like I’ve been able to contribute everywhere I’ve played," Stempniak said. "Last year I went on a tryout to New Jersey and I ended up having one of the best years of my career. That really forced me to take ownership of my confidence. That’s something that’s never come extremely easy for … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Stempniak continues to contribute for Carolina
Quick Hits: Hurricanes 3, Sabres 1
'The Sabres gave up the first eight shots on goal in the third period and were being outshot, 27-12, before they finally woke up. Johan Larsson broke the shutout of Carolina's Cam Ward with 14:28, banging home a shot from the edge of the crease after a neat pass from behind the goal from Sam Reinhart.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Hurricanes 3, Sabres 1
Sabres' Jack Eichel, Bills' Kyle Williams to speak at AGR Awards
'“I’ve always felt that high school athletes work extremely hard and set good examples for other students in their communities," Eichel said. "I’m looking forward to being part of the prestigious AGR event this summer."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel, Bills’ Kyle Williams to speak at AGR Awards
Jack Eichel briefly benched, Sabres lose to Hurricanes
'“It’s not my decision, it’s the coach’s,” a perturbed Eichel said twice when a reporter pressed him on the move. “Obviously, Moulson’s had a lot of power-play goals this year and he’s helped our team. Just switching up looks.”' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel briefly benched, Sabres lose to Hurricanes
Sabres notes: Marcus Foligno showcasing toughness
'“He’s a tough competitor,” Foligno said. “Shawn Thornton, I got a lot of respect for that guy. He’s been through a lot of fights in his career. So it was good. The boys were very pumped after.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Marcus Foligno showcasing toughness
Friday's Carolina Coverage
Postponed at home, Canes win on the road (Raleigh News and Observer) Recap: Canes Hold On to Edge Sabres (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Carolina Coverage
Skinner, Faulk score for Hurricanes in 2-1 win over Sabres
'"This game should've been a desperation game for us," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "It's disappointing we come out and play that way in the first."' … [Read more...] about Skinner, Faulk score for Hurricanes in 2-1 win over Sabres
Ward, Hurricanes prevail over Sabres
'Bylsma said was intended to send both Eichel and the team a message. "What we need to see is what we saw on the first shift of his game that he had tonight," Bylsma said. "I thought he did have tonight, at times, that speed and electricity with the puck."' … [Read more...] about Ward, Hurricanes prevail over Sabres
Sabres fall flat, Hurricanes win 3-1
'What is wrong with these Sabres? I don't have any answers, it does not make sense to me. They are being outshot and outchanced this period by Carolina. It is now 8-1 in favor of the 'Canes in shots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall flat, Hurricanes win 3-1
From The Locker Room: Sabres-Hurricanes
'"What haven't I seen? What we need to see is what we saw in the first shift of his game that he had tonight. I thought he did have at times tonight for us that speed and electricity with the puck."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Hurricanes