'Pittsburgh is a team that can be scored on, but the Sabres showed very little urgency in the offensive zone and had very little interest of being around the net.' … [Read more...] about As the losses pile up, the Sabres can’t score even one goal
Archives for March 2019
From the locker room: Sabres-Penguins
'"You look at the game, right, zero zero after one, chances are even. I mean, they get a power play, they're a very oportunitstic team, they don't need many opportunities to capitalize. We get a power play, we're outshooting them nine to two, and we have our opportunities to tie the game up, or get it within one on both of those power plays and that's just where we're at as a … [Read more...] about From the locker room: Sabres-Penguins
Sabres Shutout Again
'The game was scoreless heading into the second period when Pittsburgh scored 3 goals and cruised to a 5-0 win at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Shutout Again
Penguins keep pace in Metropolitan with shutout against Sabres
'"We gave up two power-play goals and a point shot with an unbelievable screen by them," Buffalo forward Jason Pominville said. "That's winning hockey. That's what we've got to get back to. We've got to have more pride to get to that area, get our nose dirty. I mean, it's a tough league to score in. You've got to pay a price to get to the net, and we've got to get pucks there. … [Read more...] about Penguins keep pace in Metropolitan with shutout against Sabres
Sabres continue to lack offense in loss to Pens
'"That's just where we're at as a group right now," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We continue to talk about getting to zone one, getting in front of the net. I think we didn't do that, whether it was off the rush, we didn't drive and stop there and play the puck. We could've created our own chances more by getting to the net. We got to scrape and claw. We got to get dirty … [Read more...] about Sabres continue to lack offense in loss to Pens
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks meet Checkers in possible Calder Cup playoff preview: 5 things to know (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
As Sabres' slide continues, Jeff Skinner trying to 'work through' recent slump
'Now, Skinner is only three weeks away from continuing his run as the league's longest-tenured player yet to appear in a Stanley Cup playoff game and will carry a 12-game goalless drought into Thursday night's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.' … [Read more...] about As Sabres’ slide continues, Jeff Skinner trying to ‘work through’ recent slump
Sabres Notebook: Defenseman Zach Bogosian day to day with upper-body injury
'Bogosian, 28, has three goals among 17 points with a minus-2 rating in 61 games this season. He has missed eight games because of injury, including the Sabres' 4-3 loss to Edmonton on March 4, and was one of three Sabres to not record a shot on goal against Dallas.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Defenseman Zach Bogosian day to day with upper-body injury
Sabres’ Jeff Skinner battling first slump of season
'But Skinner been stuck on 36 goals for 27 days. The NHL All-Star has a 12-game goal drought entering Thursday’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner battling first slump of season
Thursday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Penguins surging ahead of visit to Eichel-less Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Penguins at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Game Preview: Pens-Sabres (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Sabres' Sobotka is trying to get through the tough times
'Sobotka has been treated the same way on social media because he didn’t score for 42 games, and he was part of a trade for Ryan O’Reilly. Some of the things said about him are vicious and he's the whipping boy for many fans and media. Sobotka is fully aware of it, “I don’t care what they say. You have to ignore that. If you read that you have to deal with that, so I read … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sobotka is trying to get through the tough times
Sabres' young trio to skate as linemates vs. Pens
'"I think, obviously, I got to know them pretty well being the young guys," Mittelstadt said after practice on Tuesday. "It's good to see Nyls up here, I haven't gotten to see him in a while. I'm pretty good buddies with him and obviously me and Tage are really good buddies, being up here all year."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ young trio to skate as linemates vs. Pens
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Lawrence Pilut adjusting nicely after being sent back to Rochester (Buffalo News) Comets’ winless streak at 5 games after road loss (Utica Observer Dispatch) Amerks blank Comets for fourth straight win (Amerks.com) Amerks sign Gosselin for 2019-20 season (Amerks.com) Comets shutout in divisional battle with Rochester (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Second consecutive shutout loss leaves Sabres searching for answers
'"I think throughout the whole game we had our fair share of opportunities to score," Thompson said. "It’s just one of those nights where the puck’s not bouncing your way sometimes. ... I thought our effort was there, I thought our compete was there. As long as you’re getting those chances, I think you’re doing things right."' … [Read more...] about Second consecutive shutout loss leaves Sabres searching for answers
Sabres Notebook: Casey Mittelstadt back at center after left-wing experiment
'"I think it’s important to just keep progressing," Mittelstadt added. "I’ve made good progress in areas I’ve needed to. Keep moving forward and getting better. ... I think that will put me in a good spot for next season."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Casey Mittelstadt back at center after left-wing experiment