'The Sabres took nine penalties during a 3-0 loss to Toronto, giving them 18 in the last two games. While a few calls were part of the officials' crackdown on slashing, the rest were a result of flat-footed play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ short-handed unit has too much time to kill
Archives for September 23, 2017
Sabres Notebook: Ullmark focused on growing in Rochester; Scandella returns
'"It feels like I can play there," Ullmark said of the NHL. "I'll just make an effort down there. I just have to be very professional every day, go 100 percent and no 50s or anything because then you have guys coming underneath that want to take your spot. I've got to do the same thing. I've got to earn my spot."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Ullmark focused on growing in Rochester; Scandella returns
The Wraparound: Maple Leafs 3, Sabres 0
'Evan Rodrigues avoided one hit. The next one landed and ended his night. The Sabres left winger departed with an injury midway through the second period of Friday's 3-0 loss to Toronto.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Maple Leafs 3, Sabres 0
Inside the NHL: A year later, Eichel revels in World Cup memories
'"It was a great experience to be on a team with all those great players," Eichel told The Buffalo News after a recent practice in HarborCenter. "The excitement around the tournament made for a great time. In the end, a lot of us felt our tournament was cut a little bit short but it was a great way to start a hockey season and create a lot of excitement right from the … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: A year later, Eichel revels in World Cup memories
Sabres set Party in the Plaza for prior to team's season opener Oct. 5
'The Sabres announced plans for a Party in the Plaza on Oct. 5 that will run from 5 to 7 p.m. in Alumni Plaza directly outside KeyBank Center, which leads up to the team's season opener against the Montreal Canadiens at 7 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres set Party in the Plaza for prior to team’s season opener Oct. 5
Sabres’ Jacob Josefson shootout star
'The Sabres, of course, need Josefson’s scoring prowess badly. They performed atrociously in shootouts last season, going 2-6 and scoring only six goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jacob Josefson shootout star
Sabres won’t see Leafs for months after weekend set
'After this weekend’s home-and-home preseason set with the Maple Leafs – the Sabres play tonight in Toronto – the fierce rivals don’t meet again until March 5.' … [Read more...] about Sabres won’t see Leafs for months after weekend set
Saturday's Toronto Coverage
Marleau sees time on PP with Matthews in Maple Leafs win over Sabres (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs' Marner preparing to give second season his best shot (Toronto Sun) Leafs blank Sabres at home of Marlies (Toronto Star) Leafs' new power-play unit needs room to grow (TSN) Josh Leivo faces uphill climb to make Leafs despite strong showing (Sportsnet) Sabres’ Jack Eichel talks … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage
Rielly scores game-winner as Maple Leafs shut out Sabres
'Ullmark played the whole game for Buffalo. He made 32 saves on 33 shots.' … [Read more...] about Rielly scores game-winner as Maple Leafs shut out Sabres
Leafs top the Sabres 3-0
'The third again was a lot of pressure by the Leafs. The Sabres had just 4 shots on goal down 1 for most of the period. Finally in the final minutes, the Leafs got two empty net goals to end the game.' … [Read more...] about Leafs top the Sabres 3-0
Sabres need more offense, better defense to return to playoffs
'For a player who was a first-round pick (No. 17) of the Montreal Canadiens in the 2011 NHL Draft, Beaulieu appears to have the cleanest slate of anyone on the roster. Acquired in a trade from the Canadiens on June 17 for a third-round pick in the 2017 NHL Draft, Beaulieu figures to instantly plug into the top six on defense, and with Housley's aggressive puck-moving style, the … [Read more...] about Sabres need more offense, better defense to return to playoffs
Housley wants Sabres to be aggressive, creative
'"We want to be an aggressive team," Housley said. "I think everybody we've talked about playing aggressive offensively but we need to play aggressive defensively. I think defense gives you a chance to win every night and they'll understand that we want to be fast and aggressive. The days are gone when a guy wants to make a breakout pass and the [defense] just watched the rush … [Read more...] about Housley wants Sabres to be aggressive, creative
Slow start, penalty trouble plagues Sabres in loss to Leafs
'"You're looking at a team, and I know it's early in preseason, but they lost two games, scored four goals and they gave up 11 against," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "You know they were going to come out with some hair on their back, and we weren't ready for that."' … [Read more...] about Slow start, penalty trouble plagues Sabres in loss to Leafs