'Missing the chance to face his old team was another low in a rough season for Beaulieu. Acquired from the Habs to provide offense, the defenseman has one goal and nine points in 54 games. He's also minus-20 and has been prone to defensive lapses and turnovers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Beaulieu takes seat; no help for Ullmark
Archives for 2018
The Wraparound: Canadiens 3, Sabres 0
'The Sabres completed their six-game homestand with a 1-4-1 record -- and scored just one goal in losing the final three games. It's reminiscent of a stretch earlier in the season that saw Buffalo get shut out three straight times for the first time in franchise history. That run opened Nov. 25 with a 3-0 loss in Montreal and continued with home losses against Tampa Bay (3-0) … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Canadiens 3, Sabres 0
At 47 and 'with a bullet in his head,' Clint Malarchuk shares his heartbreaking story
'Malarchuk shared his story of suicide attempts, depression and injury, already shared in his vivid autobiography in 2014. The first-person article for the Players' Tribune is titled "Bleeding Out," a reference to the 1989 night when he took a skate blade to his jugular vein in Memorial Auditorium and nearly died on the ice.' … [Read more...] about At 47 and ‘with a bullet in his head,’ Clint Malarchuk shares his heartbreaking story
Phil Housley calls out Sabres’ leadership group following loss to Canadiens
'“I think it’s about time our leadership group stood up now. I challenged them yesterday, definitely wasn’t the response I was looking for.”' … [Read more...] about Phil Housley calls out Sabres’ leadership group following loss to Canadiens
Sabres notes: Nick Deslauriers thriving with Canadiens
'“I liked it here, I wanted to stay here,” he said. “Just from my last season, I didn’t play much, I didn’t produce at all. Everything was going the opposite way. If I stayed here, would I have had the same season? I don’t know.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Nick Deslauriers thriving with Canadiens
A message to Beaulieu
'"I'm still looking for my game," said Beaulieu. I had a difficult start with two injuries. Lately, I think I play better, especially offensively. I had ups and downs this season, just like the team. The only thing I can do is finish on a good note."' … [Read more...] about A message to Beaulieu
Jack Eichel and the Sabers have morale in their heels
'"Days like this, it's never easy to come to the arena. Everyone is feeling good on their heels. That sucks. We continue to make the same mistakes very often. I do not know what to add."' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel and the Sabers have morale in their heels
The return of Nicolas Deslauriers to Buffalo
'"I give credit to the organization. This is where I played my first game. I played more than 200 games here. With the changes, I did not know much [general manager] Jason Botterill, but it allowed me to go to the ballot, it did not work. And then he exchanged me. Since then, it's another lifestyle. I'm lucky he exchanged me here."' … [Read more...] about The return of Nicolas Deslauriers to Buffalo
Saturday's Montreal Coverage
About last night ... Canadiens beat hapless Sabres 3-0 (Montreal Gazette) In the Habs' Room: 'A win is a win,' Alzner says after beating lowly Sabres (Montreal Gazette) Game Report: Canadiens' win over Buffalo bad news for draft positioning (Montreal Gazette) The Canadiens snatch a win at the Sabers (Journal de Montreal) "Victory is good" - Claude Julien (Journal de … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Montreal Coverage
Niemi stops 35 shots in Canadiens’ 3-0 win over Sabres
'Nothing is going right for the NHL’s last-place Sabres, who closed their six-game homestand at 1-4-1. The Sabres’ league-worst home record dropped to 11-22-5, and they must win their final two home games to avoid setting a franchise low for fewest wins in an 82-game season (13-21-7, in 2012-13).' … [Read more...] about Niemi stops 35 shots in Canadiens’ 3-0 win over Sabres
Sabres shut out by Montreal 3-0
'Linus Ullmark made 21 saves for the Sabres, but it was not enough as the Montreal Canadiens shut out Buffalo 3-0 on Friday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out by Montreal 3-0
The Sabres try to erase the bad games at home
'The Sabres made one of the worst goaltenders in the NHL looks like Carey Price, but that’s normal.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres try to erase the bad games at home
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Canadiens
'"To a man, we have to look at ourselves and see if we're really truly working at things or just assuming we're getting better each day."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Canadiens
5 Observations: Sabres shut out by Canadiens 3-0
'In three games played this week the Sabres have only one goal [one goal in nine periods]. Friday proved to be another glorious example of why the Sabres have found the back of the net fewer than any other team. For those keeping track at home, the Arizona Coyotes, who have also spent the entire season in the league basement, now have 11 more goals than the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres shut out by Canadiens 3-0
Sabres homestand ends with another loss
'The offense was ineffective, the effort was inconsistent, and the outcome was incredibly predictable.' … [Read more...] about Sabres homestand ends with another loss