'He was by far Buffalo’s best offensive player in 2017, and projects to be that again next year. As Tim mentions, he’ll be 30 next season, and the market for running backs of that age isn’t going to be big. My plan for McCoy would be to bring him back for 2018, then draft a player to groom behind him this year, similar to how the Colts used Marlon Mack behind Frank Gore this … [Read more...] about And the bottom drops out, again, for the Sabres
Archives for January 21, 2018
Bucky Gleason: Pretty good hockey, Phil? You've got to be kidding
'It tells you something about the standards in Buffalo when that passes for pretty good hockey, but Housley wasn't kidding the sellout crowd in KeyBank Center or anyone watching from home. It was that bad, an utter waste of time and energy spent on a listless team and a first-year coach who appears to be over his head.' … [Read more...] about Bucky Gleason: Pretty good hockey, Phil? You’ve got to be kidding
Sabres Notebook: Team-first mentality benefits Dallas
'"I don’t know where this is going by the end of the year, there’s just so many good teams, not only in the Central but in the West, so many dynamic teams," said Hitchcock, who returned to the Stars this season after coaching Dallas from 1996-2002. "All we have to do to give ourselves a chance is to keep playing well and act as a group and that’s exactly what we’re doing. We’re … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Team-first mentality benefits Dallas
The Wraparound: Dallas 7, Sabres 1
'It was the fifth time this season the Sabres have allowed six or more goals and the second time in four games they've given up seven.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Dallas 7, Sabres 1
Inside the NHL: Botterill right to shoot for the moon on Evander Kane
'Here's what teams have to ponder with Kane: Can he help them win when he's never played in a single playoff game? How much does he add to the offense? Does he add anything to their power play, when he's only scored five power-play goals the last two years for the Sabres? Will he keep his nose clean in the dressing room and out on the town?' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Botterill right to shoot for the moon on Evander Kane
Hapless Sabres embarrassed by Stars
'Just when you think they’ve hit it again, they implode, give another effort more feeble and embarrassing than the last one.' … [Read more...] about Hapless Sabres embarrassed by Stars
Sabres’ Sam Reinhart seeing net results
'“That’s been my mentality all year,” Reinhart, 22, said of getting to the net. “I actually think I’ve felt, over last two games especially, I’ve been better away from it as well. Maybe that’s led to a couple more bounces for me.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sam Reinhart seeing net results
Sunday's Dallas Coverage
'The last game got our attention': Stars rebound from shootout loss to playing a much-needed complete game (Dallas Morning News) How rookie defenseman Dillon Heatherington keeps impressing with each game (Dallas Morning News) Cold facts: Stars never lose control as they dominate Sabres 7-1 (Dallas Morning News) Easy does it: Stars crush Sabres to wrap up road trip … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Dallas Coverage
Janmark, Stars beat Sabres 7-1 to finish 3-0-1 trip
'Housley called the effort on home ice “very disappointing and quite embarrassing.”' … [Read more...] about Janmark, Stars beat Sabres 7-1 to finish 3-0-1 trip
Stars rout Buffalo 7-1
'The building is pretty quiet, despite being packed today for the kid's day matinee. There were very few empty seats when this game started, and with so many young fans here today it would have been a good opportunity for Buffalo to really get this place excited early. Unfortunately this game has gone the way many have before.Now it feels like there should be a running clock … [Read more...] about Stars rout Buffalo 7-1
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Stars
'"I'm sure we'll come to work tomorrow and have one of those practices that are going to be about battle and compete. But yeah, we should know at this point. I mean, c'mon, guys have been around. It's the way it is. Every coach will take pride in telling us if we competed or if we didn't. Tonight, it's pretty easy to see that we didn't and they just outplayed us."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Stars
5 Observations: Stars stomp Sabres 7-1
'Just when we didn't think this season could get any worse the Sabres told us to hold their beer. Pick any synonym for terrible and that applies perfectly to the Sabres efforts on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Stars stomp Sabres 7-1
Stars score seven, defeat Sabres
'"It's a broken record," Sabres forward Kyle Okposo said. "It's frustrating. We've got to find a way to work. It shouldn't be a hard thing to do, to come to work and work. That's it. That's what we needed to do and we just didn't do that tonight."' … [Read more...] about Stars score seven, defeat Sabres
Sabres unhappy with lack of work in loss to Stars
'"If anything, I think we should take example of the way they compete, the way they play, the way they don't give up much," Jason Pominville said. "A typical example of a [Ken] Hitchcock team, playing in arguably the toughest division in the league."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unhappy with lack of work in loss to Stars
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks end losing streak, win in Charlotte (Buffalo News) Amerks speed by Checkers with 4-1 win (Amerks.com) Rochester tops Checkers on Domestic Violence Awareness Night (GoCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage