'"We’ve had our chances, but we definitely need to generate more offense," said left wing Evander Kane, who scored his 11th goal. "A lot of that has to do with execution, a lot of that has to do with taking the puck to the net instead of playing along the perimeter. I think we play along the perimeter way too much."' … [Read more...] about With few players doing their jobs, Sabres’ plummet continues
Archives for November 19, 2017
Mike Harrington: Twenty games in, Sabres have to get out of their own way
'Through 20 games of their season, it is utterly baffling to comprehend where this team is. If Jason Botterill and Phil Housley thought over the summer they had the answers that Tim Murray and Dan Bylsma didn't, they've quickly learned otherwise.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Twenty games in, Sabres have to get out of their own way
Sabres Notebook: Tributes for Hockey Fights Cancer; Nylander hit in return; Bogosian skating
'"Cancer affects everyone," Sabres defenseman Marco Scandella said. "I'm no exception. I lost my dad a couple years ago. It's a special night for me."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Tributes for Hockey Fights Cancer; Nylander hit in return; Bogosian skating
The Wraparound: Hurricanes 3, Sabres 1
'The puck bounced off the stick of Sabres defenseman Justin Falk near his blue line, and the Hurricanes took advantage. Sebastian Aho swooped in for a breakaway, and he fired past goaltender Chad Johnson to make it 2-1 with 4:45 remaining.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Hurricanes 3, Sabres 1
Inside the Sabres: Moulson, Leino duke it out for title of worst contract
'As fans know and Pegula's accountants can attest, a ridiculous amount of money has been wasted in Sabreland since 2011. The long and inglorious contract list features Moulson and the bought-out trio of Leino, Cody Hodgson and Christian Ehrhoff. But which contract is the worst? It's really, really close.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Moulson, Leino duke it out for title of worst contract
Inside the NHL: Homecoming beckons for Wild's Foligno and Ennis
'"It's going to be really weird," Foligno said. "It will hit me when we land in Buffalo. You go down the highway to downtown and instead of living there and going to your place, we're going to be going to the Marriott. That might be the biggest thing that will be weird but I'm excited to get to Buffalo and see all the familiar faces. It's been home to me and meant a lot to me … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Homecoming beckons for Wild’s Foligno and Ennis
Reeling Sabres generate little early, lose to Hurricanes
'It was another surly night inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Reeling Sabres generate little early, lose to Hurricanes
Sabres’ Jason Pominville moving around lineup
'“They can put me in any situation and I’ll go out there and try to work and battle do what I can do to help the team in any situation,” he said. “So I’m fine with playing wherever with whoever. I’ll bring the same thing I always do.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jason Pominville moving around lineup
Sunday's Carolina Coverage
Photo gallery (NHL.com) Recap: Aho Scores Late to Lift Canes Over Sabres (CarolinaHurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Carolina Coverage
Aho scores late to lift Hurricanes over Sabres
'Evander Kane scored for the Sabres, who have lost five straight. Chad Johnson stopped 30 shots.' … [Read more...] about Aho scores late to lift Hurricanes over Sabres
Aho's late goal lifts Hurricanes past Sabres
'Kane appeared to give Buffalo a 2-1 lead 10 seconds later but had a goal overturned after officials deemed he kicked the puck into the net. Kane was going hard to the net and kicked the puck after Darling initially made a pad save.' … [Read more...] about Aho’s late goal lifts Hurricanes past Sabres
Sabres fall 3-1 to Carolina
'This game is the definition of vanilla. Almost nothing happening this period, and both teams seem content.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall 3-1 to Carolina
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Hurricanes
'"We had some momentum in the third period, then we took too many penalties to start. That doesn't help. We did a good job to kill them off, but they still got momentum off that, kind of like the other night. We had our opportunities to score, and we didn't. When they [Carolina] had their opportunities, they buried them."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Hurricanes
5 Observations: Hurricanes top Sabres 3-1
'For the second straight night, the Sabres best player was their goaltender and for the second straight night, they lost. This time Chad Johnson was between the pipes, turning away 31 of 33 shots faced. Both Carolina goals came on odd-man rushes as Johnson was left basically out to dry. For as much criticism as both Johnson and especially Lehner get on social media, they hardly … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Hurricanes top Sabres 3-1
Sabres lose 5th straight, fall to Hurricanes 3-1
'The Sabres, who began the night with the second fewest goals in the league, have now scored one goal in five on their last seven games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose 5th straight, fall to Hurricanes 3-1