'Foligno and Reinhart added empty net goals for the final two goals of the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres snap 4-game losing skid, top Arizona 6-3
Archives for March 2017
Friday's Arizona Coverage
Arizona Coyotes get result they 'deserve' in lopsided loss to Buffalo Sabres (Arizona Republic) Coyotes feel there's plenty of reasons to stay sharp (Arizona Republic) 'Yotes Notes: Pulkkinen Scores Goal in Arizona Debut (ArizonaCoyotes.com) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Photo gallery (buufalo News) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Arizona Coverage
Kane's goal sparks Sabres' 6-3 win over Coyotes
'Ryan O'Reilly had a goal and two assists, including a no-look backhand pass to set up Kane's goal. Marcus Foligno scored twice, including an empty-netter, and Jack Eichel had a goal and two assists in helping Buffalo snap an 0-3-1 skid.' … [Read more...] about Kane’s goal sparks Sabres’ 6-3 win over Coyotes
Late surge rescues Sabres in win over Coyotes
'Buffalo outshot Arizona 41-22 overall but was in danger of losing its fifth game in a row after surrendering the lead on three separate occasions.' … [Read more...] about Late surge rescues Sabres in win over Coyotes
Sabres dump Coyotes 6-3
'The Sabres have announced that Kyle Okposo is out for the remainder of the night with an upper-body injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres dump Coyotes 6-3
Murray: "I have to improve the team"
'"I have to improve the team. We have to get better on the blue line, there's no question about it. That's on me. That's not on the coaches. That's not on the players," Murray expressed. "We have what we have right now. I think we go into the off season our number one goal is to, and I hate saying this because it becomes the theme...The theme within the offseason will be to do … [Read more...] about Murray: “I have to improve the team”
5 Observations: Sabres take down Coyotes 6-3
'It wasn't pretty, but they got the job done.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres take down Coyotes 6-3
Jack Eichel, Sabres end four-game losing streak
'Eichel gave the Sabres a 3-2 lead with a power-play goal 11:08 into the second period. Eichel received a backhand pass from Sam Reinhart and took a shot from the circle that beat Smith for his 15th goal. Reinhart also had an empty-net goal with four seconds left in the third.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel, Sabres end four-game losing streak
Kane's goal snaps skid with win over Coyotes
' "You can feel good about yourselves that you found a way to win a game. With that being said, we still gave our lead away so I don't know what it is," Eichel said. "I don't know if we stop making plays, I don't know if we start skating backwards, if we're not putting enough pressure on them, but it seems like they took the play to us for a little bit.' … [Read more...] about Kane’s goal snaps skid with win over Coyotes
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Scotty Nichol, writer Kevin Oklobzija to enter Amerks Hall of Fame (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Murray: "I have to improve the team" (WGR-AM) Amerks home twice this weekend (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Quiet deadline for Sabres is 'speed bump'
'“Today was a small little speed bump,” Buffalo General Manager Tim Murray said. “I’m excited about the direction we’re going in, but it takes time. I’ve given my plan to ownership and our scouting staff. We know our timeline, and it’s not an exact timeline. There are things that come up and make it quicker, slow it down, but those are just little things every day.' … [Read more...] about Quiet deadline for Sabres is ‘speed bump’
Deadline dud adds to Murray's disappointment over lost weekend
'There's no way to paint this as anything but a disappointment. The Sabres aren't making the playoffs and Murray figured he could pick up some extra draft picks for the likes of Cody Franson and Dmitry Kulikov. There was simply no goalie market around the league so Anders Nilsson wasn't in play much. And Murray honored Brian Gionta's wish to stay, even though it seemed there … [Read more...] about Deadline dud adds to Murray’s disappointment over lost weekend
As Sabres sell, they need to buy their next Briere
'This edition of the Sabres needs another young player who can make a difference. Jack Eichel can hold his own on the ice and in the dressing room. Other players are having trouble embracing the role.' … [Read more...] about As Sabres sell, they need to buy their next Briere
Sabres make no deals on deadline day
'Several defensemen with expiring contracts have switched teams in recent days, but interest was minimal on Kulikov and Franson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make no deals on deadline day
On trade deadline day, the Sabres look for answers to losing skid
'The Sabres are a combined 4-9-3 against teams with fewer points and that’s inflated by their 2-0-1 mark against Detroit.' … [Read more...] about On trade deadline day, the Sabres look for answers to losing skid