'“Especially with how close the playoff race is, it’s frustrating,” defenseman Jake McCabe said. “We could be right there. We could be knocking on the door. We’re still not out of it, and that’s what’s frustrating.' … [Read more...] about Rough beatings take toll as Sabres don’t learn lessons
Archives for March 7, 2017
Sabres Notebook: Second thoughts; Carrier not skating
'Buffalo has allowed 71 goals in the second period, tied for the second-highest total in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Second thoughts; Carrier not skating
Jay Skurski's Power Take: 'Highest paid' Bills and Sabres not earning their money
'The Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly signed a seven-year, $52.5 million contract before the 2015-16. He currently ranks tied for 59th in NHL scoring, with 44 points. Last year, he finished tied for 41st.' … [Read more...] about Jay Skurski’s Power Take: ‘Highest paid’ Bills and Sabres not earning their money
Reeling Sabres still learning to win
'“I’m hoping that maybe we’ve had enough pain and enough anguish to maybe turn a corner in learning how to play and win these hockey games,” he said Monday following a team meeting.' … [Read more...] about Reeling Sabres still learning to win
Tuesday's Philadelphia Coverage
Five things to know today about the Flyers (Philadelphia Inquirer) Sputtering Sabres aim to get back on track vs. Flyers (AP) Flyers-Sabres 5 things: Season-altering road trip? (CSN Philadelphia) Preview: Flyers at Sabres (NHL.com) 5 things: Flyers vs. Sabres (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Sabres' coach is quite happy with Eichel's latest streak
'“We’re imploring Jack to develop his shot as a weapon and to use it and I think he’s done a better job of doing that.” Bylsma added, “It’s something he can continue to do better and I think for him, the progression is to decide if he’s going to be a 35 or 40 goal scorer or a guy who gets 30 goals and 50 assists and he can be either one of those players and he has been for us … [Read more...] about Sabres’ coach is quite happy with Eichel’s latest streak
Sabres still seeking to solve struggles with leads
'"It's hard to say one exact reason as to why," Gorges said. "I believe sometimes when you get a lead, you start to play a little safe. And that's not how our team is successful. I'm not saying we should go out there and take chances; we don't need to score another goal to win. We just need to not let them score.' … [Read more...] about Sabres still seeking to solve struggles with leads
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks home for two more this week (Amerks.com) Goalie by day, entrepreneur by night (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage