'"I think we wanted to come out and show the fans what it’s going to be like this year and the type of product we want to put on the ice," Eichel said. "Get them excited for the season, and I think we did a pretty good job of that tonight. It’s all about consistency in this league. We just want to keep doing it every night and make this a hard place to try to come in and … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel joins circle of Sabres captains, delivers signature performance in win
Archives for October 6, 2019
Everything old and new was golden for Sabres in home opener
'Old sure met new Saturday night. It was 5-1 through two periods and this baby was history. The Sabres had three power-play goals. They have 10 goals and 77 shots on goal while starting 2-0 for the first time since 2013. This isn't the French Connection or the Scary Goods but there were times they made you wonder.' … [Read more...] about Everything old and new was golden for Sabres in home opener
The Wraparound: Sabres 7, Devils 2
'The Sabres went almost four months last season without winning consecutive games.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 7, Devils 2
Former Sabres Stu Barnes, Gerry Meehan see bright future for NHL in Seattle
'"They have a long history there with the Thunderbirds and the Everett Silvertips just north of there," Barnes, who was hired as a pro scout by Seattle's expansion team last month, said. "It’s a good hockey state. Not one that probably pops to mind when you talk about hockey nationwide, but it is. There’s an interest there. They love their Seahawks, love their sports teams. I … [Read more...] about Former Sabres Stu Barnes, Gerry Meehan see bright future for NHL in Seattle
Sabres honor past captains, annihilate Devils before raucous crowd
'But on Saturday, it rocked from the moment Jeanneret walked on the ice until the final buzzer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres honor past captains, annihilate Devils before raucous crowd
Sabres at 50: Danny Gare stole spotlight from Rick Martin to reach 50 goals
'“Those guys are like iconic to me,” Gare said. “To be named amongst them in the 50-goal club, you’re grateful.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres at 50: Danny Gare stole spotlight from Rick Martin to reach 50 goals
Sunday's New Jersey Coverage
Devils blitzed by Sabres in ugly road loss (Newark Star Ledger) Why have Devils stumbled out of gate to start 2019-20? ’We’re playing like we want to have an easy game’ (Newark Star Ledger) NJ Devils routed by Sabres in ugly 7-2 loss (Bergen Record) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Game story: Sabres 7, Devils 2 (NewJerseyDevils.com) Photo gallery 1 (Buffalo News) Photo gallery 2 … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New Jersey Coverage
Olofsson scores 2 in Sabres home-opening 7-2 win over Devils
'“It was good that we came out and had a good start,” he added. “It sparked the crowd and I think they were tremendous from there. I thought we used them to our advantage.”' … [Read more...] about Olofsson scores 2 in Sabres home-opening 7-2 win over Devils
Former Sabres captains help kick off franchise’s 50th season
'Perreault joked about how tight-fitting his No. 11 jersey was by saying it’s been a while since he was at his playing weight.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres captains help kick off franchise’s 50th season
Final: Sabres Dominate Devils 7-2
'Buffalo got out to an early power play after a holding call to New Jersey's Will Butcher. The Sabres went to work on the power play and Victor Olofsson was allowed free at the top of the circle to fire a wrist shot right by Mackenzie Blackwood. Jack Eichel scored toward the end of the period on the power play as well. The Sabres controlled play all period and it showed.' … [Read more...] about Final: Sabres Dominate Devils 7-2
Sabres put on a show for the home fans
'The Sabres did all of this in front on many of their former captains including Gil Perreault. The first player ever drafted by the Buffalo Sabres was back for the captains’ celebration. The team is honoring its 50th anniversary this year and Gil Perreault is a huge part of the history. He said, “It’s great, 50 years in Buffalo and the first few years the fans were great, … [Read more...] about Sabres put on a show for the home fans
Sabres top Devils 7-2, start season 2-0 for first time since 2012-2013
'One of the biggest things we saw when the Sabres opened up the season a few nights ago was their energy all game long. Saturday brought a different game and different opponent but that energy was nearly the exact same.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Devils 7-2, start season 2-0 for first time since 2012-2013
Sabres shutdown Devils in 7-2 win in home opener
'“Everybody will remember the goals, but the physicality, the way we stood up for each other in that respect, was really team, sacrificial like,” head coach Ralph Krueger said. “The noise was loud and the building had a lot of fun and we’re going to work hard to get this in here very often this year.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres shutdown Devils in 7-2 win in home opener
The boys are back in town; Fans celebrate 50 years of hockey in the Queen City
'“I’m excited. The team looks a lot better than it has in the last couple of years,” said Sabres fan William Perry. “I’m looking forward to a great season.”' … [Read more...] about The boys are back in town; Fans celebrate 50 years of hockey in the Queen City
4 Observations: Sabres beat Devils 7-2
'Ok, that might be a stretch considering the Blue & Gold have only played two games. However, this year’s Sabres squad is a far cry from the teams that have skated around aimlessly the last few seasons…and it’s not by accident they’re playing well.' … [Read more...] about 4 Observations: Sabres beat Devils 7-2