'Olofsson, the 23-year-old recalled one day earlier, had a team-high five shots on goal and recorded his first career NHL point by assisting on Jack Eichel's third-period goal, which erased their second two-goal deficit of the night. Yet, one mistake sent the Sabres (31-36-10) to their fifth consecutive loss and they are 3-15-3 over their last 21 games.' … [Read more...] about Victor Olofsson, young Sabres ‘bring a spark,’ but comeback falls short in OT loss
Archives for March 29, 2019
Sabres Notebook: Tage Thompson sent to Rochester to play 'meaningful minutes'
'"I think it’s all part of his development and his plan," Housley explained. "He got some meaningful games up here, did a really good job, but it gives him a chance to get acquainted with his new teammates, get some meaningful minutes and get ready for the playoffs.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Tage Thompson sent to Rochester to play ‘meaningful minutes’
The Wraparound: Red Wings 5, Sabres 4
'Buffalo has the league's fewest points (36) since it sat atop the NHL standings Nov. 28.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Red Wings 5, Sabres 4
Sabres’ youngsters stand out in overtime loss to Red Wings
'Olofsson’s presence clearly helped ignite the Sabres, who had been shut out four times in the previous nine outings. “He brought a really good spark to our team,” Eichel said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ youngsters stand out in overtime loss to Red Wings
Sabres notes: Victor Olofsson earns spot beside Jack Eichel
'“I feel like I’ve developed throughout the season,” an excited Olofsson said prior to Thursday’s 5-4 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings inside KeyBank Center, his NHL debut. “Just to adjust a little bit to the North American style, I feel a lot more confident.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Victor Olofsson earns spot beside Jack Eichel
Friday's Detroit Coverage
Bertuzzi scores twice, including winner in OT; Red Wings continue hot streak (Detroit News) Perseverance of Red Wings' Kronwall key to Masterton nomination (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Dylan Larkin hits 30-goal mark in Detroit Red Wings win over Sabres (Detroit Free Press) Photo gallery (Detroit Free Press) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Trending: Red Wings skewer … [Read more...] about Friday’s Detroit Coverage
Bertuzzi’s OT winner leads Red Wings to 5-4 win over Sabres
'The Sabres have lost 12 of their last 13 games.' … [Read more...] about Bertuzzi’s OT winner leads Red Wings to 5-4 win over Sabres
Buffalo Sabres demote center Tage Thompson to minors
'Thompson is being sent down to AHL Rochester while in the midst of a 23-game goal drought. The 22-year-old has just seven goals and five assists for 12 points in 65 games this season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres demote center Tage Thompson to minors
Sabres comeback falls short, 5-4 in OT against Detroit
'Mittelstadt scored two minutes later to bring Buffalo back within a goal, 4-3. The goal was the forward's 12th of the season. Jeff Skinner and Jason Pominville assisted on the goal. Less than a minute later Jack Eichel was able to use a strong wrist shot in the slot to beat Howard and tie the game 4-4 in the third period. Victor Olofsson recorded his first career NHL point on … [Read more...] about Sabres comeback falls short, 5-4 in OT against Detroit
Sabres' Olofsson has a succesful NHL debut
'Olofsson has done a nice job of improving his game this season in Rochester. It was very obvious in the preseason that he wasn’t near NHL ready and Chris Taylor and his staff have helped him learn the North American and the pro game. Olofsson along with Will Borgen are a perfect examples of what proper development looks like. In my opinion Tage Thompson’s development is the … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Olofsson has a succesful NHL debut
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Red Wings
'"I think it was important for us to fight back, like I said, it was tough, tough to give up those two and then obviously it was a good job by us to fight back, keep going, and like I keep saying [we> gotta finish it off in overtime."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Red Wings
5 Observations: Sabres lose fifth straight, fall to Red Wings 5-4 in OT
'One game is of course too small of a sample size to make an opinion of the rookie winger but it's hard not to like the shooting mentality Olofsson brings. It wasn't the best debut I've ever seen but Olofsson looks like a player who should be with the Sabres to start the 2019-2020 season.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres lose fifth straight, fall to Red Wings 5-4 in OT
Red Wings recover, top Sabres in OT
'"Go down two, have a great, strong second period, showed some good resiliency," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "In the third period, just some young mistakes. It's unfortunate, but I like the way we came back. We fought until the end."' … [Read more...] about Red Wings recover, top Sabres in OT
Olofsson helps spark comeback, but Sabres fall to Red Wings in OT
'"I really like the way our young guys played," Housley said. "[Olofsson] had a really good, strong game. He made some plays, had some opportunities, hit the crossbar in the third. Will Borgen continued (to be) steady back there. Casey Mittelstadt, it was good to see he has some jump in his step."' … [Read more...] about Olofsson helps spark comeback, but Sabres fall to Red Wings in OT
Sabres recall Tennyson
'Tennyson (6'2", 205 lbs., 4/23/1990) joins the Sabres for the fourth time this season, having skated in four games with the club in total. The Minneapolis, Minnesota native has recorded 20 points (4+16) in 45 games with the Americans this season, including an assist in each of his last two games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Tennyson