'Time is bleeding off of the clock, and playing right up into the hands of the Leafs, who are just looking to keep the game as is. The teams went a solid seven minutes without a whistle.' … [Read more...] about Toronto defeats the Sabres 5-2
Archives for March 2018
Nelson and Guhle trying to make their marks
'There have been at least three plays were Guhle has gotten behind the defense and a good pass would’ve been a tap in goal. Since this team can’t pass, the pass has been miles behind him each time. Guhle says he has a good feel for when to get up ice, “The main thing that I find is who you’re on the ice against, are they tired? Have they been into a long shift? Are we tired? … [Read more...] about Nelson and Guhle trying to make their marks
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Maple Leafs
' "You could tell that we'd been off for a few days. Slow start got us behind the eight-ball. Never recovered, especially in our 5-on-5 play."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Maple Leafs
5 Observations: Maple Leafs stomp Sabres 5-2
'Despite their rest, the Sabres fell behind 2-0 less than halfway through the first period while Toronto dominated play at both ends of the ice. When these two teams met 11 days ago, the Sabres start propelled them to a win. Replicating their start from last week would've gone a long way for the Sabres. Instead, they played catch up all game. The only problem, they never … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Maple Leafs stomp Sabres 5-2
Maple Leafs top Sabres, advance in Atlantic Division
'"Obviously, it looked like we were off five days," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "I didn't think we were anticipating how fast they were going to come out. In saying that, first goal was unfortunate, second was missed coverage."' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs top Sabres, advance in Atlantic Division
Sabres unable to overcome slow start in loss to Leafs
'"It was a tale of two games," Housley said. "Last game we played them here, same thing happened, we got that two-goal lead. It was just a reversal tonight."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to overcome slow start in loss to Leafs
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Sound Tigers come from four down — again — to top Amerks (Connecticut Post) Despite jumping out to early lead, Amerks fall 6-4 to Sound Tigers (Amerks.com) St. Denis' Five Points Help Tigers to Big Comeback (SoundTigers.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Eichel won't play Thursday but his return inches closer
'"I mean I think you always want more practice time," Eichel said. "Four and a half weeks it's been now. As much as you skate and you do everything you can, it's a lot different than being on the ice with these guys competing and battling. ... I'm just going to try and take the right steps forward to get back as soon as I can but I don't obviously want to rush it. I want to get … [Read more...] about Eichel won’t play Thursday but his return inches closer
Sabres Notebook: Bailey call-up delays AHL suspension
'"I think there's a lot of emotions down in Rochester," Bailey said. "That's a team that we can see ourselves potentially playing in the playoffs. ... Obviously my intent was not to hit him like that at all. I don't wish that on anybody. I think it was just a quick play. I was in desperation mode with a guy in front of the net."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Bailey call-up delays AHL suspension
With goalie Linus Ullmark up, Sabres have crowded net
'But soon or later, Ullmark, the only Sabres goalie with a contract for next season, will play. When they summoned him Jan. 11, he responded with a 44-save effort in a 2-1 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets, his only NHL appearance this season.' … [Read more...] about With goalie Linus Ullmark up, Sabres have crowded net
Sabres’ Jack Eichel out Thursday; Kyle Okposo doing well
'“He felt really good today,” Housley said this afternoon inside KeyBank Center. “It’s one of those things we’re trying to ease him back into things. He’s been out a long time, he’s got to get some practices in.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel out Thursday; Kyle Okposo doing well
Thursday's Toronto Coverage
Game Day: Maple Leafs at Sabres (Toronto Sun) Thursday game preview: Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres (Toronto Star) Sabres would like to repeat recent history vs. Maple Leafs (The Sports Xchange) Maple Leafs at Sabres preview (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Toronto Coverage
Sabres' Eichel continues to progress, but he won't play Thursday
'Eichel might play on Saturday, but Housley said, “That could be a possibility, but I don’t want to put a timeline on it, I just feel that his progression is all that matters to us and he’s got to feel comfortable, but we’ll continue to evaluate it every day.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel continues to progress, but he won’t play Thursday
The Sabres bring back Bailey
'He has four goals and six points in his last six games with the Amerks, but is currently suspended in the AHL for one game. The suspension was for a check to the head of a Syracuse player last Sunday. Bailey was supposed to sit out Thursday’s game.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres bring back Bailey
Eichel takes another step forward, but will not play Thursday
'"He felt really good today," the Sabres coach said. "It's one of those things, we're trying to ease him back into things. He's been out a long time, he's got to get some practices in. He won't be playing tomorrow."' … [Read more...] about Eichel takes another step forward, but will not play Thursday