'Lehner, 26, has often been the Sabres’ backbone and lone bright spot, earning 10 of their victories. Still, he hasn’t won since Dec. 29. In his last five games, he has allowed 19 goals and has an awful .833 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Robin Lehner frustrated by Sabres’ struggles
Archives for January 2018
Sabres coach Phil Housley emotional over Jim Johannson’s passing
'The Sabres, who just hosted the World Junior Championship and have close ties to USA Hockey, released the following statement from owners Terry and Kim Pegula: “When we heard of JJ’s passing, we are reminded of what an enjoyable person he was to be around, and also what he meant to USA Hockey and hockey worldwide. We should all strive to do our jobs and treat people as JJ did. … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Phil Housley emotional over Jim Johannson’s passing
Monday's Calgary Coverage
GameDay: Sabres at Flames (Calgary Sun) Sabres, young star Eichel invade Calgary (The Sports Xchange) Three stats to know before the Flames host the Sabres (Sportsnet) Sabres at Flames preview (NHL.com) 5 things - Flames vs. Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Calgary Coverage
Housley keeps his promise of a tough practice
'For 45 minutes on Sunday, Phil Housley skated his team hard, but it was drills done with pucks. It was a definite punishment for the lack of effort shown Saturday against Dallas.' … [Read more...] about Housley keeps his promise of a tough practice
Sabres hold high-intensity practice before leaving for Western Canada
'"We don't deserve anything else," goaltender Robin Lehner said. "It's frustrating for a lot of people, because we have a structure in place, we have a game plan in place and we're just not doing it. So, we've got to practice until we learn."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold high-intensity practice before leaving for Western Canada
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks lose to Charlotte on goal in OT (Buffalo News) The goal was big, but another play was key Sunday for the Charlotte Checkers (Charlotte Observer) Amerks erase three-goal deficit, fall in overtime to Checkers (Amerks.com) Valentin Zykov leads Checkers to overtime win over Rochester (GoCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
And the bottom drops out, again, for the Sabres
'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
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