'The referees whistled Sabres center Johan Larsson for the most flagrant foul in KeyBank Center. After an extended pushing and trash-talking session between Buffalo's Jake McCabe and Florida's Vincent Trocheck, Larsson cross-checked Trocheck in the side of the jaw.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fight losing battle as suspensions could loom
Archives for February 2, 2018
Mike Harrington: Empty seats get another empty result
'We're at the point of the season where the natives are throwing up their hands and not bothering anymore. Tickets are flying around StubHub for $6, and you want to hand out crying towels to the poor season subscribers who have performed a complete money flush yet again this season.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Empty seats get another empty result
Sabres Notebook: Johnson still winless at home for the Sabres
'"I thought it was pretty even right off the bat and then penalties killed us," Johnson said. "From the first period on we were just chasing. I thought we responded in the second and third with a good push when we had the puck. It was just, we took a lot of penalties in the first and it killed us."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Johnson still winless at home for the Sabres
The Wraparound: Panthers 4, Sabres 2
'Florida is 14-3-1 in the last 18 games versus the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Panthers 4, Sabres 2
Tempers erupt in Sabres’ loss to Panthers
'The melees became so intense some Sabres could be suspended today.' … [Read more...] about Tempers erupt in Sabres’ loss to Panthers
Sabres’ Nathan Beaulieu remaining confident through rough season
'“It’s been rocky,” Beaulieu said of his play. “I still know what I’m capable of. I still believe in myself, which is the biggest thing. Once I get back out there and bring some games together, not a doubt in my mind I’ll be back to playing Nathan Beaulieu hockey.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nathan Beaulieu remaining confident through rough season
Friday's Florida Coverage
Florida Panthers top host Buffalo Sabres 4-2 for first win streak in more than a month (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Photo gallery (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Photo gallery (NHL.com) 5 Takeaways: Panthers Beat Sabres, Sweep Road Trip (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Florida Coverage
Yandle has goal, 2 assists in Panthers’ 4-2 win over Sabres
'Yandle took exception to Kane’s hit, accusing the forward of “kind of running around and being stupid.” Kane defended himself by saying he couldn’t have avoided Barkov, who was already falling backward. “I didn’t really see them,” Kane said.' … [Read more...] about Yandle has goal, 2 assists in Panthers’ 4-2 win over Sabres
Eichel’s dominance is a beacon of light in another dark season for Sabres
'Barring the ability to win games singlehandedly for the Sabres, Eichel has been everything Buffalo could have asked for this season. After two seasons of playing second fiddle to Ryan O’Reilly as the Sabres’ top center, Eichel has taken the mantle this season. He has a higher average ice time than any other Buffalo forward, skates more even-strength ice time than any other … [Read more...] about Eichel’s dominance is a beacon of light in another dark season for Sabres
Panthers double up Buffalo 4-2
'The Panthers look like the fresher team early. They are trying to take the play to Buffalo and forcing the play in the Sabres' zone.' … [Read more...] about Panthers double up Buffalo 4-2
The Sabres need an identity to get their fans back
'If you look at that quote, that’s the problem here in Buffalo. The Sabres are not a good team, but they also rarely entertain. Fans and visiting players comment all the time how quiet it is here and that’s because there’s nothing to cheer about.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres need an identity to get their fans back
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Panthers
'"Those couple penalties that we let them capitalize on sort of broke open the game there in the first. We can't take that many penalties."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Panthers
Botterill - "Its tough to predict, there is a lot of discussion right now"
'Botterill's biggest challenge will be building the team to be competitive as fast as possible going forward, which has been done recently by other teams, "You seen situations in Colorado and New Jersey where they've been able to turn it around fairly quickly. It's something that were certainly striving for. How our younger players come through the ranks here, how quickly they … [Read more...] about Botterill – “Its tough to predict, there is a lot of discussion right now”
5 Observations: Panthers take down Sabres 4-2
'Another home game, another home loss for the Sabres who still only have six wins at KeyBank Center this season. From the looks of it, Thursday was one of the most poorly attended games in years. Judging by the crowd you would think this was a preseason game but with the way things have been going can you blame fans for staying home?' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Panthers take down Sabres 4-2
Sabres continue to struggle at home, fall 4-2 to Panthers
'They have won just one time at KeyBank Center since the year began and six times all season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue to struggle at home, fall 4-2 to Panthers