'"The last few weeks we've had chances to win games and we haven't gotten it done," Sabres defenseman Zach Bogosian said. "So that's the disappointing part. Really not much else to say other than that."' … [Read more...] about Gudas powers Flyers past Sabres
Archives for March 2017
Flyers double up Sabres 6-3
'There are some games where I wish there was a running clock, this is one of them. The stands are emtpying out and the Flyers know this game is in the bag. Despite a minor penalty, the visitors are firmly in control.' … [Read more...] about Flyers double up Sabres 6-3
Do the Sabres play O'Reilly too much?
'O’Reilly has been here for two seasons and he has led all forwards in the NHL in ice time. Last season he was number one with 21:44 and this season he is number one at 21:43.' … [Read more...] about Do the Sabres play O’Reilly too much?
Bylsma: NHL should create more offense by making teams play more defense
'"You feel like you could call four penalties against Jack every night, and you don't get the calls," Bylsma said of his second-year center. "Consistency is really the thing as coaches you really get hoarse about on the bench. If you know nothing is going to get called, you're fine with it. If you have a referee that calls three penalties a game and you know that referee, … [Read more...] about Bylsma: NHL should create more offense by making teams play more defense
5 Observations: Flyers take down Sabres 6-3
'It's amazing how quick things can change. Less than two weeks ago the thought of a playoff push was a long shot, but not impossible. Since returning from the bye week the Sabres have lost six of seven games [1-4-2], including three games where they had the lead entering the third period.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Flyers take down Sabres 6-3
Sabres running out of time
'The only bright spot for the Sabres has been the play of both Jack Eichel and Ryan O'Reilly. Eichel is currently rolling and has the longest current point streak in the N.H.L. [10-games], while O'Reilly has six points [3G, 3A] in the Sabres last three games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres running out of time
Six Flyers score in win against Sabres
'"It's frustrating to go through this. We all got to do better. It's not one guy or two guys. It's a team game with a lot of different things. I got to come up with another save. You're going to have games like this, and it's terrible timing. … I've been through stuff like this before. It's tough. We want to be better for our fans. It's tough. We could clearly hear the … [Read more...] about Six Flyers score in win against Sabres
Sabres upset with effort from start in loss to Flyers
'"We weren't ready right from the start," captain Brian Gionta added. "The first period they took it to us. "We were lucky to come out tied."' … [Read more...] about Sabres upset with effort from start in loss to Flyers
Rough beatings take toll as Sabres don't learn lessons
'“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
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