'Bad puck management. Bad decisions. Shoddy defense. An ill-timed mistake from a goaltender. Deer-in-the-headlights coaching. It was all there.' … [Read more...] about With Pegulas in the house, fragile Sabres collapse again in loss to Panthers
Archives for February 20, 2019
Sabres say there's no timetable for Kyle Okposo after his latest concussion diagnosis
'"It's one of those cases where our doctors had constant contact with Kyle," coach Phil Housley said prior to Tuesday's game against the Florida Panthers in BB&T Center. "Obviously he was diagnosed with a concussion and we have no timetable for that. It's unfortuntate, but that's the status of Kyle."' … [Read more...] about Sabres say there’s no timetable for Kyle Okposo after his latest concussion diagnosis
The Wraparound: Florida Panthers 4, Buffalo Sabres 2
'The Sabres continue to struggle to score. They have three goals or less for six straight games and only have five goals in the last three.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Florida Panthers 4, Buffalo Sabres 2
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo diagnosed with concussion
'Okposo, 30, has a concerning history of concussions. This is at least his third in less than two years. After suffering one late in 2016-17, he was hospitalized in intensive care.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo diagnosed with concussion
Opinion: Botterill's time to shine
'Things have changed since then. With the trade deadline looming on Feb. 25, it is an excellent time for general manager Jason Botterill to give the Sabres the spark they need to secure their first playoff appearance since the 2010-11 season.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Botterill’s time to shine
Wednesday's Florida Coverage
Panthers scratch out a win against Sabres (Miami Herald) Photo gallery (Miami Herald) Photo gallery (NHL.com) 5 Takeaways: Huberdeau Leads Panthers Past Sabres in 3rd Period (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Florida Coverage
Huberdeau scores 2 as Panthers beat Sabres 4-2
'“I think right now we’re a fragile group for sure,” Eichel said. “It’s been a tough stretch for us, without a doubt. It just seems like things are going the opposite way they were. It’s an uphill climb for us right now.”' … [Read more...] about Huberdeau scores 2 as Panthers beat Sabres 4-2
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo diagnosed with another concussion
'This is the latest in string of concussions for the 12th-year player.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo diagnosed with another concussion
Sabres' Kyle Okposo diagnosed with another concussion after fight, medical evaluations
'Less than a year after inking a seven-year deal with Buffalo and earning first-time All-Star honors, Okposo missed the final two weeks of the 2016-17 season with what the Sabres called a "very concerning" illness. The issue actually resulted from a concussion suffered at practice, as The Athletic later reported, and left Okposo hospitalized in a neurosurgical intensive care … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo diagnosed with another concussion after fight, medical evaluations
Kyle Okposo injury update: Sabres winger diagnosed with concussion
'Housley did not give an estimated timetable for Okposo's return, or discuss future career implications.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo injury update: Sabres winger diagnosed with concussion
Panthers ride big third period to 4-2 win over Sabres
'The roles were reversed in the final period, with Florida striking early and often. The Panthers scored three goals in a span of 2:35 to start the 3rd, taking a commanding 3-1 lead. Jonathan Huberdeau was left all alone on the far side, took a pass from Frank Vatrano and walked in on Linus Ullmark for Florida's first goal of the evening. Jayce Hawryluk put the Panthers on top … [Read more...] about Panthers ride big third period to 4-2 win over Sabres
The Sabres seem too fragile to be able to achieve their goals
'This is a group that does not respond to coaching whether it’s Phil Housley, Dan Bylsma or Ted Nolan. It just never seems to matter who the coach is. This is a group that sometimes follows the game plan and when they do, they’re successful.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres seem too fragile to be able to achieve their goals
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Panthers
'"Just a couple lapses; mistakes. They ended up in their net. We're a fragile group right now. Things seem to be going the opposite of how they were. It's an uphill climb for us."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Panthers
Housley: We had good looks, but 'couldn’t get that second goal'
'“I thought we had a tremendous push in the third period. We couldn’t get that second goal and we had a lot of good looks," said Sabres head coach Phil Housley, reflecting on the Sabres game against New Jersey with Howard Simon and Jeremy White on Tuesday morning. "Larsson hits his shoulder and Mittelstadt’s really in a good prime scoring area, and we don’t get that goal.”' … [Read more...] about Housley: We had good looks, but ‘couldn’t get that second goal’
Okposo diagnosed with another concussion
'Okposo was signed to a seven-year, $42 million contract back on July 1, 2016. He has four years remaining on his contract after the 2018-19 season.' … [Read more...] about Okposo diagnosed with another concussion