'The Blue and Gold went 33-37-12 for 78 points, three fewer than last year. With their front office, coaching staff and fan base thinking playoffs all summer, the Sabres were a complete flop much of the winter and spring.' … [Read more...] about Slide to division cellar an ugly way for Sabres to finish
Archives for April 10, 2017
Sabres Notebook: Nylander, Ullmark make an impact
'"It feels better and better every game," said Nylander, who got in four NHL games at the tail of end of his first pro season after being taken by the Sabres in the first round last June in KeyBank Center. "Unfortunately we didn't the get 'W', which was more important but I was able to play my game, which is to skate and make plays."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Nylander, Ullmark make an impact
Quick Hits: Lightning 4, Sabres 2
'The Sabres lost both games of their Florida road trip as the Lightning got the game-winner with 1:24 left on a fluke goal by Brayden Point.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Lightning 4, Sabres 2
Sabres lose season finale vs. Tampa, 4-2
'Buffalo (33-37-12 overall – 78 points) had goals from William Carrier and Evander Kane.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose season finale vs. Tampa, 4-2
Monday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Lightning ends season with win (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning blames early season complacency for playoff miss (Tampa Bay Times) Bolts Close Season With 4-2 Win Over Buffalo (WDAE-AM) Mishkin: Lightning 4, Sabres 2; hightlights (TampaBayLightning.com) Burns: 3 Things from a season finale victory (TampaBayLightning.com) Photo gallery (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Will Dan Bylsma survive after disappointing season with Buffalo Sabres?
'The job future of the 46-year-old from Grand Haven is considered shaky as the Sabres finish the season Sunday at Tampa Bay. They best they can do is 80 points, or one point fewer than last year.' … [Read more...] about Will Dan Bylsma survive after disappointing season with Buffalo Sabres?
Point scores twice to lead Lightning past Sabres 4-2
'"Mentally, it's been very difficult," Kane said. "The last three weeks, we have known we were out of it. Some of us were hoping that this game would mean a little more than it did (Sunday), but, obviously, that wasn't the case. It's another year of not being where we want to be."' … [Read more...] about Point scores twice to lead Lightning past Sabres 4-2
Point leads Lightning to season-closing win vs. Sabres
'"We're down by a goal, we're all professionals and we're paid to do a job regardless of the situation you are in," Kane said. "We knew we had to make a push, we tied up and then it was kind of a bounce that summed up our season."' … [Read more...] about Point leads Lightning to season-closing win vs. Sabres
Sabres drop season finale to Lightning 4-2
'The Sabres finish the 2016-17 season with a 33-37-12 record, 78 points, and have finished in last place in the Atlantic Division. The Sabres finish as the fifth worst team in the NHL this season, and currently hold the sixth pick in the 2017 NHL Draft before the Draft Lottery takes place later this month. Buffalo will have a 7.615-percent chance at winning the first overall … [Read more...] about Sabres drop season finale to Lightning 4-2
5 Observations: Lightning bolt past Sabres 4-2
'Despite allowing three goals, Sabres goaltender Linus Ullmark was exceptional in his first start of the season. Lightning forward Jonathan Drouin could've realistically had three or four goals on Sunday evening, but instead Ullmark was there to turn him away.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Lightning bolt past Sabres 4-2
Lightning end season with third straight win
'Point's game-winning goal came with 1:24 left in the third period. His centering pass deflected off of Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen and caught Ullmark out of position to give the Lightning a 3-2 lead.' … [Read more...] about Lightning end season with third straight win
Sabres conclude season with loss in Tampa
'Sunday, too, was a busy day for Ullmark, who made his first NHL start in exactly one year as the Buffalo Sabres concluded their season on the road in Tampa. He faced 37 shots and let in three, the last of which Evander Kane succinctly described in the dressing room after the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres conclude season with loss in Tampa
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks can’t catch Marlies (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Holl scores winner, Marlies beat Americans (CP) Amerks can't hang onto to lead in 4-3 loss to Marlies (Amerks.com) Marlies Defeat Americans (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage