Sens sticks it to the Sabres to snap road skid (Ottawa Sun) Snapshots: Senators send out details for town hall sessions with owner Eugene Melnyk (Ottawa Sun) Photo gallery (Ottawa Sun) Who wins loses (Le Droit) Crawford remembers Sedin kids (Le Droit) Senators’ Bobby Ryan leaves game after huge hit from Jack Eichel (Sportsnet) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Photo gallery 1 … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Ottawa Coverage
Archives for 2018
Sabres clinch 31st following 4-2 loss to Senators
'Three years after bottoming out, the Buffalo Sabres found a way to achieve a new low.' … [Read more...] about Sabres clinch 31st following 4-2 loss to Senators
Sabres drop home finale 4-2 to Ottawa
'Buffalo was looking to avoid finishing in last place in the NHL standings with a win, but with the loss, the Sabres will officially finish in in last place. The Sabres are the first team in NHL history to finish in 31st place during the regular season, and have now finished in last place for the third time in five seasons. For finishing in last place, the Sabres now have the … [Read more...] about Sabres drop home finale 4-2 to Ottawa
Sabres try to salvage one last game at home for the fans
'Many times Ryan O’Reilly has come on the postgame show and said he’s embarrassed by a performance at home. If he could talk to the fans he said it would go like this, “I would apologize, I mean I’m sorry, it’s not what we expected, we wanted to do a lot better, but it’s a lot more than that and we’re going to find the answer here.' … [Read more...] about Sabres try to salvage one last game at home for the fans
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Senators
'Despite scoring just 30 seconds into the contest, Buffalo was bested from that point on as Ottawa responded just over two minutes later, and added three more tallies in the aftermath.' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Senators
Botterill on young core: "There's a lot of potential there"
'"It's been imperative that this game learn to win games. That was the disappointing thing with Jack's injury. Our group is a young group. Have to learn how to get some confidence and win together. There's no value in losing. Look at Colorado. Worst team last year, picked fourth, now they're in the playoffs."' … [Read more...] about Botterill on young core: “There’s a lot of potential there”
Pierre LeBrun points to Ryan O'Reilly trade as a potential Sabre move
'"It's not something they really want to do, but it's something they should at least listen. Tavares will only end up on one team, what will all these others do? I can tell you other teams love O'Reilly. If someone can put together a package to help Jack Eichel, who knows? He's a guy that would be in high demand."' … [Read more...] about Pierre LeBrun points to Ryan O’Reilly trade as a potential Sabre move
Sabres lock up last place finish with 4-2 loss to Senators
'Calling this season a disaster would be putting it lightly. With just 11 wins at KeyBank Center, the Sabres tie a franchise record for the fewest wins on home ice in a season. What's even worse -- that stat includes seasons shortened by the lockout(s). It's safe to say the 2017-2018 team will go down as one of the worst teams in franchise history.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lock up last place finish with 4-2 loss to Senators
Sabres finish 31st, fall to Sens 4-2 in home finale
'Home ice has not been kind the Blue and Gold all season. Despite a tally 30 seconds in from Ryan O'Reilly, the Sabres lost for the 30th time at Keybank Center. The 11 home wins are tied for the fewest in franchise history.' … [Read more...] about Sabres finish 31st, fall to Sens 4-2 in home finale
Sabres secure best Draft Lottery odds with loss to Senators
'"I believe in our system, I believe in our structure, I believe we do play a brand of game that's the right way; we're on top of people, we're not cheating the game, and we're doing things for the better part of the team, you can see we're a good hockey team," Buffalo coach Phil Housley said. "This is just where we are as a group. Let's be honest, we have a long way to go."' … [Read more...] about Sabres secure best Draft Lottery odds with loss to Senators
Sabres fall to Senators on Fan Appreciation Night
'The Sabres have now clinched 31st place in the standings, a far cry from where Jason Pominville thought they would be when he rejoined the organization in the summer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Senators on Fan Appreciation Night
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Blackwell's two goals lead Amerks to win (Buffalo News) An eighth setback for the Rocket (Laval Courier) Blackwell stays hot with two goals in 3-2 win over Laval (Amerks.com) Lindgren shines with 30 arrest in a death of 3 to 2 (RocketLaval.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres Notebook: Nylander, Porter recalled from Rochester
'After an injury sidelined Nylander for training camp and the first month of the season, the former first-round pick found his groove with the Amerks. His point production has picked up lately, including eight points (two goals, six assists) in his last eight games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Nylander, Porter recalled from Rochester
What's next for Buffalo's aging KeyBank Center?
'Approaching 22 years old, it's in middle age in arena years and has fallen behind the other facilities constructed during the NHL's building boom in the 1990s. Virtually all 17 of those venues have undergone major renovation projects in recent years or are about to. Just last month, a $250 million renovation was announced for Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The home of the … [Read more...] about What’s next for Buffalo’s aging KeyBank Center?
A look at what's been done at other hockey arenas
'Bell Centre, Montreal (1996) – Ongoing $100 renovation project for replacement of all seats, upgrades to concourses, addition of restaurants, conversion of Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal into pedestrian-only street.' … [Read more...] about A look at what’s been done at other hockey arenas