'The Sabres are getting next to no offense from their blue line, and there really aren’t many players that are capable of adding it. Their best player, and one of the core players of the rebuild, is Rasmus Ristolainen, a first-round draft pick by the team in 2013 and a fairly polarizing player. On one hand, he is the one player on the blue line that is at least a threat to do … [Read more...] about How not to rebuild: Inside the missteps of a Sabres tank gone horribly wrong
Archives for January 2018
Sabres hold on for 3-1 win over Columbus
'The biggest difference in Ullmark's game this year is he's so calm and composed no matter what is happening in front of him.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold on for 3-1 win over Columbus
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Blue Jackets
'"I thought he was really compact and calm in net. That was the first game I've ever seen him play live. Obviously, though, we don't want to give up 45 shots."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Blue Jackets
Botterill - You have to be prepared for a call to come in tomorrow"
'"Our situation that we're looking at mainly, when you're talking with teams that are buyers at the deadline, most of them want to keep their team intact. We all would like to bring young NHL players into our organization right now. But, they're buyers, they just want to add to their group. That's where you're looking at it more that it's draft picks... or prospects who we feel … [Read more...] about Botterill – You have to be prepared for a call to come in tomorrow”
5 Observations: Ullmark shines as Sabres top Blue Jackets 3-1
'Before we start drawing up plans for the Linus Ullmark statue outside KeyBank Center let's remember this was only one game. Just kidding, get that thing going!' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Ullmark shines as Sabres top Blue Jackets 3-1
Ullmark makes 44 saves to lead Sabres past CBJ
'“He did a great job. A lot of good saves and we also had a lot of good shot blocks,” Brendan Guhle added.' … [Read more...] about Ullmark makes 44 saves to lead Sabres past CBJ
Eichel on making All-Star Game: “It’s special”
'“Earlier in the year maybe I wasn’t getting breaks or getting my shots,” he said. “Statistically it wasn’t showing but ,you’re just trying to work shift in and shift out. It’s a simple game if you think about it. Maybe these few games it’s been a little more simple for me. Just trying to get close to the net and create chances.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel on making All-Star Game: “It’s special”
Sabres top Blue Jackets, end five-game losing streak
'"It's been my dream ever since last summer to get it all together and come up and play," Ullmark said. "I'm very humble and happy about the win tonight."' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Blue Jackets, end five-game losing streak
Ullmark makes 44 saves in win over Blue Jackets
'"He looked really calm back there," Okposo said. "That was the first game that I've seen him play live in the regular season so I thought he did a really good job. Obviously we don't want to be giving up 45 shots too many nights, but he'll take that win."' … [Read more...] about Ullmark makes 44 saves in win over Blue Jackets
Emotions spill over at Sabres practice
'"Well, it's good to see some emotion," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "It was a battle practice out there focusing on some areas we need to improve on. Tempers flared up but it was more about being in the heat of the battle and guys being frustrated with where we are and sometimes emotions get high."' … [Read more...] about Emotions spill over at Sabres practice
Sabres Notebook: Jack Eichel named to the NHL All-Star Game
'Eichel leads the Sabres in goals (17), assists (22) and points (39). He will be part of the 2018 NHL All-Star Weekend scheduled for Jan. 27-28 at Amalie Arena in Tampa which again will feature a three-game tournament, played in a 3-on-3 format. Teams are competing for a $1 million winner-take-all prize pool.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Jack Eichel named to the NHL All-Star Game
Sabres’ Justin Falk yells at, shoves Evander Kane during practice
'“It’s just spur of the moment, emotions are running high,” an agitated Falk said in the dressing room. “This time of year, where we’re at, everyone’s got a situation they’re in, just heat of the moment, boiled over.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Justin Falk yells at, shoves Evander Kane during practice
Sabres notes: Jack Eichel earns first NHL All-Star Game appearance
'Since recording his first hat trick Dec. 15, Eichel has scored nine times in 11 games, tying him with Boston’s Patrice Bergeron for the most goals in that span. Eichel’s 15 points are tied for fourth.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jack Eichel earns first NHL All-Star Game appearance
Thursday's Columbus Coverage
Sabres get testy ahead of game against Blue Jackets (The Sports Xchange) Blue Jackets at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Preview: Jackets hunt for third straight win in series finale vs Buffalo (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Columbus Coverage
Tempers flare between Sabres’ Kane, Falk during practice
'Falk called the altercation “spur of the moment,” and says it might be good for players to show more passion given that Buffalo sits last in the Eastern Conference standings.' … [Read more...] about Tempers flare between Sabres’ Kane, Falk during practice