'The Sabres gave up two power-play goals in a 27-second span early in the first period Thursday night and a third one midway through the third. They were a disheveled mess while going 0 for 5 on their own man advantage chances.' … [Read more...] about Special teams disasters piling up for Sabres
Archives for October 19, 2018
Sharks' Erik Karlsson raves about Rasmus Dahlin, who lists Swedish star as his idol
'"I wasn't very good when I was 18. A lot smaller. It took me a lot longer to find my stride," the San Jose Sharks defenseman said prior to going against Dahlin and the Buffalo Sabres Thursday night in SAP Center. "For him, it's like he's ready to play right now and obviously doing a great job at it. That's something that I didn't have at that age. Comparing the two of us from … [Read more...] about Sharks’ Erik Karlsson raves about Rasmus Dahlin, who lists Swedish star as his idol
Sabres Notebook: Patrik Berglund takes a seat
'The Sabres made Berglund a healthy scratch for Thursday night's game against the San Jose Sharks after the veteran badly dropped coverage on Vegas' first goal Tuesday night and continued to go without a goal on the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Patrik Berglund takes a seat
The Wraparound: Sharks 5, Sabres 1
'It was Buffalo's fourth straight loss to San Jose over the last three seasons, the first time they have ever dropped so many in a row against the Sharks since the men in teal entered the NHL in 1992. Before this stretch, the Sabres had been 10-0-1 against the Sharks.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sharks 5, Sabres 1
Jack Eichel defends Evander Kane’s tenure with Sabres
'“I’ve always had good experiences with Evander,” Sabres captain Jack Eichel said. “Since I came into the NHL, he was always nice to me. He took care of me, always brought me out to dinner with him, invited me to things. I can’t say anything bad about Evander because I go off of my relationship and experiences."' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel defends Evander Kane’s tenure with Sabres
Friday's San Jose Coverage
Couture’s hat trick, power play charge Sharks win over Sabres (San Jose Mercury News) Jack Eichel defends Evander Kane’s tenure with Sabres (San Jose Mercury News) Takeaways: the fuss over the Sharks power play was overblown (San Jose Mercury News) Logan Couture’s hat trick helps Sharks top Sabres (San Francisco Chronicle) Sharks overcome late game struggles with 'best … [Read more...] about Friday’s San Jose Coverage
Logan Couture has hat trick to lead Sharks past Sabres 5-1
'“When special teams are struggling as much as it is and power plays are struggling, you’ve got to go back to work and go back to simplicity,” McCabe said. “Look at their power play — it was nothing special, they’re getting pucks to the net and bodies to the net and it creates chaos and it’s tough to defend."' … [Read more...] about Logan Couture has hat trick to lead Sharks past Sabres 5-1
Couture's hat trick leads San Jose to 5-1 win
'Back at even strength, Buffalo had chances to got on the board later in the period, but Casey Mittelstadt ripped a shot off the crossbar. The Sabres finally got on the board at 1:35 of the 2nd on Jake McCabe's 1st goal of the year. McCabe took advantage of Martin Jones being screened by his own defenseman, picking the top corner on a shot from the far wall, cutting San Jose's … [Read more...] about Couture’s hat trick leads San Jose to 5-1 win
The Sabres can't win without Eichel playing well
'This is another game where all the Sabres skill players could not come through, Buffalo can’t have Eichel, Skinner, Reinhart, Mittelstadt and Sheary all in slumps and expect to win. It may not be fair to put this on Eichel, but if the Sabres want to be a good team, he can’t go into prolonged slumps. He is now their leader and their captain. He has to show the way game in and … [Read more...] about The Sabres can’t win without Eichel playing well
5 Observations: Sharks topple Sabres 5-1
'Despite what seemed like countless opportunities the Sabres once again couldn't convert with the man advantage. After a pretty solid start to the season, the Sabres power play has gone ice cold, going 1-for-21 in their last four games [4.7%].' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sharks topple Sabres 5-1
Couture scores hat trick for Sharks in win against Sabres
'"I think we're going to evaluate everything. I think we had key times in the game that our power play could've shined and we didn't execute. I think one of the things we have to get back to is just shooting pucks and keeping it simple." -- Sabres coach Phil Housley' … [Read more...] about Couture scores hat trick for Sharks in win against Sabres
Sabres seek simplicity on power play following loss to Sharks
'"We had key times in the game where our power play could have shined, and we didn't execute," Housley said. "I think one of the things that we have to get back is just shooting pucks and keeping it simple. I mean, that's really all they did. They just tried to get the puck to the net."' … [Read more...] about Sabres seek simplicity on power play following loss to Sharks
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Olofsson opening eyes early on with the Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage