'Two weeks after Nolan was fired in April 2015, a glossy brochure arrived in the mail for Sabres season-ticket holders. The 16-page sales pitch was titled "Buffalo Sabres 2015-16: The Next Chapter." It proudly noted that ESPN and Hockey's Future said Buffalo possessed the No. 1 prospect pipeline in the NHL. Sports Illustrated listed Buffalo at the top, too.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: ‘Next Chapter’ is scary story
Archives for December 2017
Inside the NHL: Seattle on the fast track to expansion
'One thing the NHL has to be concerned about compared to Las Vegas is that Seattle is already a crowded sports market. The Seahawks and Mariners are long-entrenched franchises dating to the 1970s and the Sounders are perennially one of the top clubs in Major League Soccer. The likely return to the NBA could push hockey further down the pecking order, so this will be no … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Seattle on the fast track to expansion
Sunday's Saint Louis Coverage
Blues vs. Sabres preview (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Blues likely sans Schwartz heading into tilt with Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Blues preview (NHL.com) Gameday Guide: Dec. 10 vs. Buffalo (StLouisBlues.com) Projected Lineup: Dec. 10 vs. Buffalo (StLouisBlues.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Saint Louis Coverage
Sabres' Girgensons blames himself for his benching
'The coaching staff has told Girgensons that he needs to be better. Phil Housley has liked what he’s seen in practice, “I thought this was one of his best practices in a long time, so we’ll make that decision tomorrow, but it’s good to see him with a little jump in his step and controlling the play in the small game area and he brought some good energy today.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Girgensons blames himself for his benching
Sabres view matchup with Blues as opportunity for a successful trip
'"We have an opportunity to take five out of six points against a really good opponent tomorrow and that's the way we should look at it," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "If we look back and look at this road trip as an opportunity to get better and improve, I think we would be happy with that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres view matchup with Blues as opportunity for a successful trip
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks extend point streak to eight games but fall in shootout to Pack (Amerks.com) Holland tallies two, Pack win in shootout (HartfordWolfPack.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
After OT crusher, Eichel frets over Sabres' inability to win for Lehner
'But in a game that saw them get outshot, 51-28, the Sabres blew two major chances to win: Jack Eichel was stopped by Corey Crawford on a penalty shot with 3:29 left in OT and, worse yet, Buffalo gave up Tommy Wingels' short-handed goal with 3:22 to go in regulation when a power-play goal would have almost certainly wrapped up a stunning victory to snap an 11-game losing streak … [Read more...] about After OT crusher, Eichel frets over Sabres’ inability to win for Lehner
Sabres Notebook: Franson parlays PTO deal to Hawks' first pair
'"It's not a comfortable feeling after playing many contracts out in other types of status and then going into the summer that way," Franson said in United Center. "I thought I could do well here and carve a role out and it's been growing into that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Franson parlays PTO deal to Hawks’ first pair
The Wraparound: Blackhawks 3, Sabres 2 (OT)
'And the Sabres were less than 3 1/2 minutes away from stealing the game in regulation until Tommy Wingels scored a short-handed goal to get Chicago even at 2-2 with 3:22 to play. Wingels slid through the slot to deflect home a shot by Gustav Forsling after the Sabres had spent several seconds fumbling the puck around in their own zone, instead of pushing for the clinching … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Blackhawks 3, Sabres 2 (OT)
Saturday's Chicago Coverage
Blackhawks halt 5-game skid with 3-2 OT triumph over Sabres (Chicago Tribune) Vinnie Hinostroza vows different approach in latest stint with Blackhawks (Chicago Tribune) Photo gallery (Chicago Tribune) Gustav Forsling’s overtime goal lifts Blackhawks to much-needed win (Chicago Sun Times) Vinnie Hinostroza bumps Ryan Hartman from Blackhawks lineup (Chicago Sun … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Chicago Coverage
Forsling’s goal late in OT lifts Blackhawks over Sabres, 3-2
'“We sit back and we have leads,” Eichel said. “We did it today, too. We’re all guilty of it."' … [Read more...] about Forsling’s goal late in OT lifts Blackhawks over Sabres, 3-2
Blackhawks slip by Sabres in OT to end winless streak
'"I've been feeling good lately," Lehner said. "It's tough when we're not getting wins, but I work hard in practice to try to improve my game, and I think everyone is. That's all that matters right now."' … [Read more...] about Blackhawks slip by Sabres in OT to end winless streak
Sabres fall to Blackhawks in OT
'Benoit Pouliot does a great job out skating Brent Seabrook. Seabrook was forced to take an interference penalty, sending Buffalo to the powerplay with just under 5 minutes to play. However, Chicago scored shorthanded on a great tip in front to tie the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Blackhawks in OT
From the Locker Room: Sabres - Blackhawks
'"I don't think it was what they (Chicago) did, I thought our puck management and placement wasn't good, we turned it over too many times, they love to feed off transition, we didn't handle that well."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres – Blackhawks
5 Observations: Blackhawks top Sabres 3-2 in OT
'Jack Eichel had a pretty solid game but he needs to score on that penalty shot in overtime. With the game on the line, Eichel was denied by Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford as he attempted to go five-hole.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Blackhawks top Sabres 3-2 in OT