Archives for December 29, 2017

'The Sabres simply lack sniping ability. They have scored on 80 of their 1,145 shots, good for just 7.0 percent. Since 1997-98, only one team has been worse.' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue to let their chances slip by

'"I will invite anybody to find a blade of grass," Mayer said. "We cover every inch of the stadium and transform the stadium so that when people do walk in and they have their ticket – and even if they come to 50 Mets games a year – they are watching something that is completely different than anything that they have experienced at Citi Field."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Winter Classic update; Housley ill; Devils hot

'"I think most hockey people are a little surprised that the Sabres aren't doing better than this," said Flood. "You didn't expect the Sabres to be where they are right now. In the same breath, there is something about a big stage that makes people play a little bit better. And it will create better competition hopefully and the Sabres will want to step up and want to show they … [Read more...] about As Winter Classic nears, how much have Sabres’ struggles affected TV ratings?