'"That's on all of us. It's on me for seeing it and not saying something before the game," Okposo said. "You could see it coming. It was just not being ready to go. We weren't engaged early. They were. We weren't making passes. We iced the puck a bunch and we weren't ready to go."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ bad habits snowball in loss to Avalanche
Archives for 2018
Sabres Notebook: Larsson gets his season opener
'"He's been out for over two weeks now, worked his way back in and we want to get him a game," coach Phil Housley said of Larsson. "He can help out on the faceoffs, he can help out on the penalty kill. He's playing with Casey and Tage Thompson, which will bring some stability to that line."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Larsson gets his season opener
The Wraparound: Avalanche 6, Sabres 1
'The Sabres had gone 3 for 6 on the power play in their last two games, wins over the New York Rangers and Vegas Golden Knights. But despite 13 shots on goal, the man-advantage units were stymied on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Avalanche 6, Sabres 1
Sabres implode early, get blown out by Avalanche
'“If there’s anything we can take out of it, (it’s) that we can’t take anything for granted and everybody’s got to be pulling on the rope each and every day, especially in our games,” Housley said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres implode early, get blown out by Avalanche
Sabres notes: Casey Mittelstadt focusing on defensive side
'“He’s really worked on that part of his game,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “He’s made some steps in that area, coming back and supporting down low in the defensive zone. His reads are really good. Those other things will take care of themselves, he’s a very talented and skilled player.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Casey Mittelstadt focusing on defensive side
Friday's Colorado Coverage
Avalanche pounces on goalie Carter Hutton, Buffalo Sabres (Denver Post) The Morning After: A 50-percent power play and 100 percent penalty kill carries the Avalanche to victory at Buffalo (Denver Post) Why Colin Wilson is a bust no longer (BSN Denver) Avs-Sabres player grades: Domination (BSN Denver) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Postgame Wrap-Up: MacKinnon Streaking to Start … [Read more...] about Friday’s Colorado Coverage
MacKinnon ups goal streak to 4, Avalanche beat Sabres 6-1
'“I think it would’ve been nice to get out of there 3-1, but we deserved to be down 3-0,” he said. “We didn’t play well in the first period. Like, it was bad.”' … [Read more...] about MacKinnon ups goal streak to 4, Avalanche beat Sabres 6-1
Colorado dominates in 6-1 win over Sabres
'Buffalo thought they had trimmed the deficit to 3-1 with just :21.5 seconds to go in the first period. However, a coach's challenge by the Avs reversed the score after it was determined that Kyle Okposo interfered with Semyon Varlamov on the chance.' … [Read more...] about Colorado dominates in 6-1 win over Sabres
Colorado's Compher appreciates the fact that the Sabres drafted him
'In 93 NHL games the 23-year-old has 18 goals and 12 assists for 30 points. He is a high motor guy that never gives up on a battle and players hate playing against him.' … [Read more...] about Colorado’s Compher appreciates the fact that the Sabres drafted him
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Avalanche
'"We weren't engaged early; they were. We weren't making passes, iced the puck a bunch. Just flat out not prepared."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Avalanche
5 Observations: Sabres fall to Avalanche 6-1
'Despite what the score indicates, Sabres goaltender Carter Hutton had another solid evening, at least in my opinion. He made some nice saves to keep the Sabres within striking distance early and was beat by a redirection and three shots where his teammates failed to give him any help. That said, I'd imagine Linus Ullmark gets his first start of the season early in the Sabres … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres fall to Avalanche 6-1
MacKinnon scores twice in Avalanche win against Sabres
'"We weren't crisp, and I thought all year we've been really dialed in and really ready to go, everybody's been focused," Sabres forward Kyle Okposo said. "Tonight, it was just a little bit feeling a little bit good about ourselves I think."' … [Read more...] about MacKinnon scores twice in Avalanche win against Sabres
Sabres unable to overcome slow start in loss to Avs
'"Truthfully," added goaltender Carter Hutton, "I think the game's over in the first period there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to overcome slow start in loss to Avs
Sabres look for first three-game win streak since January
'The Sabres haven’t won three games in a row since Jan. 22-25, when they notched their only three-game winning streak of the 2017-2018 season with victories at Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. They haven’t won three consecutive games at home since Jan. 7-20, 2017, when they won four in a row at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look for first three-game win streak since January
Zach Bogosian, Vladimir Sobotka back on ice for Sabres
'"I just had a shift where something happened and I wasn't feeling right, and instead of making it worse and powering through, I just tried to be smart about it," Bogosian said.' … [Read more...] about Zach Bogosian, Vladimir Sobotka back on ice for Sabres