Penguins turn around and play Sabres again (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Penguins preview (NHL.com) Game Preview: Pens-Sabres (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Pittsburgh Coverage (Part II)
Archives for December 2, 2017
Sabres set franchise record after suffering third straight shutout
'"It's quite embarrassing," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "Our coaching staff comes up with a game plan and I just don't think we're executing our game plan. Obviously we go into Montreal and we're up against a good goaltender. Vasilevskiy is one of the best goaltenders in the league but in playing a backup goaltender, I didn't think we took advantage of that tonight. We came … [Read more...] about Sabres set franchise record after suffering third straight shutout
Mike Harrington: There's no end in sight for this embarrassment
'There is no passion, not nearly enough effort, less thinking and an all-out malaise that makes you wonder if losing is preferred.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: There’s no end in sight for this embarrassment
Sabres Notebook: Ristolainen admits to costly game; Jarry calm in shutout; Kane hits, gets earful
'There was plenty of blame to go around after Buffalo made history by getting blanked for the third straight game, but Ristolainen shouldered his share. Aside from the turnover, he quarterbacked a power play that totaled one shot on four inept chances.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Ristolainen admits to costly game; Jarry calm in shutout; Kane hits, gets earful
The Wraparound: Pittsburgh 4, Sabres 0
'Buffalo has just one win in its last 11 games and just four points in that span.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Pittsburgh 4, Sabres 0
WGR Sabres beat reporter loses 80 pounds to save his life
'Fourteen months after surgery, Hamilton continues to work out regularly, doing a mix of high intensity cardio and resistance training exercises that stretch 20 seconds, with 10 seconds of rest in between. Byer looks to have Hamilton standing through many of them, using his body weight to build strength.' … [Read more...] about WGR Sabres beat reporter loses 80 pounds to save his life
Reeling Sabres blanked again, set franchise record for futility
'“There’s a group of guys in that room that have to make a choice to turn it around,” Housley said. “It’s not going to be easy, it’s probably going to be one of the mentally tough things they’re going to have to deal with in their careers. Hopefully we’ll look back at this stretch and learn from it."' … [Read more...] about Reeling Sabres blanked again, set franchise record for futility
Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons mired in scoring slump
'“It’s definitely tough, especially when you’re in those slumps, it’s in your mind and it’s not easy to get out,” Girgensons said. “You just stick with it, you do the system, you play the right way and it will come.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons mired in scoring slump
Saturday's Pittsburgh Coverage (Part I)
'Locked in' Jarry shines in first NHL shutout (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Only the Sabres? Nah. This stuff transfers. (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Sidney Crosby, Tristan Jarry carry Penguins past lowly Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins notebook: Riley Sheahan's experiment on 2nd line goes well (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Snap Shots: Pens 4, … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Pittsburgh Coverage (Part I)
Jarry makes 34 saves for 1st shutout, Pens beat Sabres 4-0
'“It’s quite embarrassing,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “We’re playing a backup goaltender. I think we didn’t take advantage of that tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Jarry makes 34 saves for 1st shutout, Pens beat Sabres 4-0
Crosby, Jarry combine to lift Penguins past Sabres
'"Guys are going to make mistakes," Housley said. "They're making them at critical times at the start of the game and it's unfortunate because it puts us on our heels right away."' … [Read more...] about Crosby, Jarry combine to lift Penguins past Sabres
Sabres blanked again, Penguins win 4-0
'Much of the crowd has already left and missed Buffalo again fail to get a shot on goal on a power play. To call the PP anemic is being kind.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blanked again, Penguins win 4-0
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Penguins
'Lack of mental prep, cont.: "It's hard to say what would happen, but it's mentally and physically tough when you make mistakes and you're down right away. I think we will fix that against them tomorrow and start working so that it looks better."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Penguins
5 Observations: Penguins blank Sabres 4-0
'More often than not the Sabres opponent is the more talented team. As expected, that was the case on Friday as the Penguins dominated the Sabres in almost every aspect of the game. As each game passes it becomes more and more obvious that the Sabres are one of, if not the worst team in the NHL. Only room for improvement, right?' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Penguins blank Sabres 4-0
Sabres blanked for 3rd straight game, fall to Pens 4-0
'The Sabres were booed off the ice at the end of the first period as they trailed 3-0 after 20 minutes of action.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blanked for 3rd straight game, fall to Pens 4-0