Archives for February 16, 2019

'Buffalo dominated much of the third period, but failed to capitalize and get the game-tying goal. Instead, Buchnevich's 11th goal of the season doubled the New York lead to 4-2 with four minutes to go in regulation. Just seconds later the puck bounces off of Linus Ullmark's stick and right to Namestnikov to make it 5-2. He would also add an empty net goal to secure the 6-2 … [Read more...] about Rangers defeat Sabres 6-2

'After the game Phil Housley called his team soft, he said they didn’t work and the players need to understand that they didn’t manage the puck and when they don’t have the puck they have to have total urgency. He is absolutely right, he is coaching a very soft and fragile team that is much better than last year, but probably not good enough to stay in this playoff race too … [Read more...] about The Sabres blow their homestand getting only seven out of 14 points

'"Plays are going to break down and I think that we have to do a better job of working from the inside out and keeping them to the outside. At times, we did it, but not consistent enough."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres – Rangers

'"I don't get the sense that there's a rush [to get a deal signed]," Dreger said with Andrew Peters and Martin Biron on The Instigators on Friday. "The trade deadline always makes sense to get your pending unrestricted free agents signed by, but, in saying that, as long as there's a healthy dialogue back and forth and there's a mutual interest, a meaningful attempt to get … [Read more...] about Dreger: Sabres and Skinner both ‘comfortable that they are going to get something done’