'Both the NHL and the NHL Players Association issued statements that logistics just don't make it feasible to have a tournament 20 months from now, but that they're working toward a framework for future international play.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: No 2020 World Cup a bummer, but labor outlook is upbeat
Archives for January 2019
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Alex Lyon has career night as Phantoms edge Rochester in shootout (Allentown Morning Call) Amerks edged by Phantoms in shootout (Amerks.com) Alex Lyon Makes Career-High 49 Saves in Win (PhantomsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' mistakes add up in 4-3 loss to cap western Canada road trip
'Though the Sabres have the offensive firepower to keep up with the NHL's best, they make too many makes in their own zone. A remarkable effort to beat Calgary Wednesday was not a magical elixir, either.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ mistakes add up in 4-3 loss to cap western Canada road trip
Sabres' Sam Reinhart returns to Vancouver amid career year
'In these parts, Reinhart is no longer known only as the top prospect from North Vancouver whose father played for two seasons for the Canucks. Now, he's an established NHL player.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sam Reinhart returns to Vancouver amid career year
The Wraparound: Canucks 4, Sabres 3
'After getting the first goal of the game and twice tying the score, Buffalo made too many mistakes in a 4-3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks. The Sabres enter the extended All-Star break with a 24-17-6 record and four points back of Pittsburgh for the second wild-card playoff spot.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Canucks 4, Sabres 3
Patrik Berglund explains to Swedish newspaper why he left the Sabres
'"Personally, Patrik is a terrific guy," Housley said. "He meant well. He was a team player. Great teammate and just an unfortunate incident occurred. I wish him nothing but the best. All these situations can work out differently. It’s unfortunate that we had to let Patrik go, but [General Manager Jason Botterill] and the management handled that correctly. I just wish him the … [Read more...] about Patrik Berglund explains to Swedish newspaper why he left the Sabres
Ed Willes: Sabres' long trip down rebuild road is a cautionary tale for Canucks
'The Sabres, in short, have been gifted resources of which the Canucks and every other NHL team could only dream. But here’s the cautionary tale provided by this franchise and everyone else who ventures down rebuild road. They haven’t made the playoffs in those six seasons, their highest point total is 81 and, in this, the seventh season of the rebuild, they currently sit in … [Read more...] about Ed Willes: Sabres’ long trip down rebuild road is a cautionary tale for Canucks
Saturday's Vancouver Coverage
Canucks 4, Sabres 3: Demko's season debut a hard-working gem (Vancouver Province) Canucks at Night: A win is a win is a win (Vancouver Province) Ed Willes: Sabres' long trip down rebuild road is a cautionary tale for Canucks (Vancouver Province) Five Takeaways: Canucks vs Sabres (TSN) Demko withstands siege to carry Canucks to win over Sabres (Sportsnet) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Vancouver Coverage
Berglund feels at peace a month after quitting Sabres
'Berglund says his emotions had nothing to do with playing in Buffalo, and he apologized to the Sabres for betraying them.' … [Read more...] about Berglund feels at peace a month after quitting Sabres
Demko wins season debut as Canucks edge Sabres
'“For a large majority of the game we played the way we wanted to, but those mistakes we’re making are just a little too big,” Reinhart said. “I’m sure we can correct and we are going to.”' … [Read more...] about Demko wins season debut as Canucks edge Sabres
Sabres, Eichel in search for consistency after overtime win over Flames
'"But you can also create your own bounces by doing the right things. So I think that’s kind of the lesson that we should take from it. The more positive, the more good things we can do as a group, play our game, maintain our identity, the better we’ll be."' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Eichel in search for consistency after overtime win over Flames
Sabres stumble in Vancouver 4-3
'Rasmus Dahlin nearly tied it on the power play late in regulation, but ripped a one-timer off Demko's helmet. Dahlin was kept off the scoresheet, ending his point streak at five games. Jeff Skinner had an up-close backhand chance moments after Dahlin's chance, but was also denied by Demko.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stumble in Vancouver 4-3
The Sabres blow another chance for points losing two of three on the road
'Buffalo finished with pressure, but it’s hard to win, even if you dominate with the huge errors that cost them.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres blow another chance for points losing two of three on the road
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Canucks
'"That's kind of the way it's gone the last week-and-a-half. It's about limiting mistakes. I thought we played well tonight, but those mistakes cost us."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Canucks
Patrik Berglund speaks out about his time in Buffalo
'Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported back in December that when Berglund was traded on July 1, his full No Trade Clause had expired and his limited No Trade list was not updated before the trade was finalized. Friedman also added that it had been difficult for Berglund to adjust to the whole situation in Buffalo since the trade.' … [Read more...] about Patrik Berglund speaks out about his time in Buffalo