'While the Sabres' offense had a successful night – especially after scoring just one goal in seven of the previous 12 games – subpar goaltending, team defense, puck management and penalty killing contributed to a seventh straight setback.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ season feels over by Thanksgiving after another loss
Archives for November 23, 2017
Mike Harrington: Okposo knows Sabres are desperate for return on their investment
'He's the guy the Sabres signed to the biggest free agent contract in their history in the summer of 2016. Okposo got seven years and $42 million. With five years left on the deal, that $6 million cap hit sure looks like an albatross these days.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Okposo knows Sabres are desperate for return on their investment
Sabres Notebook: Jordan Nolan speaks on the need for accountability
'"I think we've got to start holding guys accountable. Start being honest with ourselves and our teammates," Nolan said after the Sabres 5-4 loss to the Minnesota Wild in KeyBank Center Wednesday. "When we're turning pucks over and not working hard, it kinda (gets) swept under the rug and we've got to, if someone does turn it over, if they don't chip it in at the red line or … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Jordan Nolan speaks on the need for accountability
The Wraparound: Wild 5, Sabres 4
'Ennis scored 2:04 after Eichel to tie it, 1-1. Foligno and Wild center Charlie Coyle outworked the Sabres along the boards to get the puck to Ennis. The winger spun and sent a no-look backhand to the net that fooled Johnson.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Wild 5, Sabres 4
Tyler on Tyrod: Former Sabres forward Ennis happy to hear the news on Bills' Taylor
'"I think it's the right choice," Ennis said in KeyBank Center, where he joins former Buffalo teammate Marcus Foligno in playing the Sabres Wednesday night as members of the Minnesota Wild. "I didn't know too much about Peterman. I like Tyrod. I think Tyrod is a good quarterback, the best one on the roster in my opinion. I'd like to see Tyrod in there. It was an unfortunate day … [Read more...] about Tyler on Tyrod: Former Sabres forward Ennis happy to hear the news on Bills’ Taylor
The thoroughly modern marriage of Phil and Karin Housley
'If Housley positions herself as a visible member of the Buffalo community, it won’t be an unfamiliar position. She is recognizable already in her Minnesota Senate district and around the state Capitol. In her five years as a legislator, she has satiated her hyperactive attention with an array of projects, from turning a private plot on the St. Croix into a public park to … [Read more...] about The thoroughly modern marriage of Phil and Karin Housley
Reeling Sabres lacking accountability among players
'Twenty-two games into the season, the Sabres have completely fallen apart. A season expected to be filled with excitement and progress has turned into another dud. Right now, they might be the NHL’s worst team.' … [Read more...] about Reeling Sabres lacking accountability among players
Former Sabres Tyler Ennis, Marcus Foligno happy with Wild
'“If we put forth a good effort, it was OK,” Foligno said. “Looking at the teams that we had, there were some great players on it, but in this league it’s so hard to win. You need to always have the depth and we didn’t really have that. We always just kind of relied on two lines. Here, you can see the depth is four lines deep.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres Tyler Ennis, Marcus Foligno happy with Wild
Sabres unveil Winter Classic uniform
'The uniform “combines design concepts from the franchise’s early years with modifications of the team’s current logo and elements from the team’s 40th anniversary jersey to create a unique look that recalls the Sabres’ 48 years of history,” according to the Sabres, who released the first images today.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unveil Winter Classic uniform
Former Wild player Jason Pominville, back with Sabres, sees better days ahead for Buffalo
'“We started believing and started getting confidence as a team and just had that feeling that we weren’t going to be denied no matter what happened and kept pushing to play better,” Pominville recalled. “We found a way to dig ourselves out of a pretty big hole.”' … [Read more...] about Former Wild player Jason Pominville, back with Sabres, sees better days ahead for Buffalo
Jason Pominville, Marco Scandella enjoying new roles in Buffalo
'With a fresh start and ample opportunity in Buffalo, Pominville has 13 points in 21 games entering Wednesday’s game against the Wild. Scandella has five assists and has arguably become the Sabres’ top defenseman.' … [Read more...] about Jason Pominville, Marco Scandella enjoying new roles in Buffalo
Pominville, Scandella (re)adjusting to life in Buffalo
'Pominville said the return to Buffalo has been great for both him and his family. His wife and two children, who were also with him here during his first stint, were able to find a house in the same neighborhood they lived in before. They've been able to re-connect with several different friends who they stayed in touch with during the Minnesota years.' … [Read more...] about Pominville, Scandella (re)adjusting to life in Buffalo
Thursday's Minnesota Coverage
Wild wins by being less 'ugly' than Sabres (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Former Wild player Jason Pominville, back with Sabres, sees better days ahead for Buffalo (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Wild-Buffalo game recap (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Wild capture a thrilling 5-4 win over the Buffalo Sabres (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) Jason Pominville, Marco Scandella enjoying new roles … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Minnesota Coverage
Niederreiter extends scoring streak in Wild win
'“We just have to start holding guys accountable, start being honest with ourselves and our teammates,” said Nolan, the former L.A. King. “This team hasn’t been too successful in years and it needs to change. It’s going to be a long, long season and a few seasons to come if that’s the way it is.”' … [Read more...] about Niederreiter extends scoring streak in Wild win
Wild hand Sabres seventh straight loss
'"Three goals in the first period with how things are going, it's obviously not good enough," Johnson said. "We're not in a situation where we can let in three goals in a game, let alone a period. I want them all back, to be honest."' … [Read more...] about Wild hand Sabres seventh straight loss