'The Sabres scored on two of their five power plays and out-shot Montreal, 39-27, to respond from their first bout with adversity under coach Ralph Krueger, However, the uneven performance illustrated how his players are still grappling with new systems.' … [Read more...] about Power play propelling Sabres through ‘beginning of a hard, long season’
Archives for October 10, 2019
Especially in their division, Sabres need to keep finding a way
'Eichel's four-point night included a roof-raising rush from end to end that was completely Perreault-esque. Rasmus Dahlin had two more assists -- and leads all NHL defensemen in scoring -- but also had a frustrating game with the puck, especially in the neutral zone.' … [Read more...] about Especially in their division, Sabres need to keep finding a way
NHL rule forcing Ralph Krueger to think twice before using coach's challenge
'The first failed coach's challenge will result in a minor penalty for delay of game and any unsuccessful review that follows will be a double-minor penalty.' … [Read more...] about NHL rule forcing Ralph Krueger to think twice before using coach’s challenge
The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Canadiens 4 (OT)
'The Sabres (3-0-1) have won each of their first two home games for the first time since 2008-09, and they have earned at least one point in their first four games of the season for the first time since 2009-10.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Canadiens 4 (OT)
WGR's Paul Hamilton no longer travels with Sabres; opener for team gets strong rating
'However, Hamilton has told many people who have covered the Sabres that he has been pulled off the road because of a corporate Entercom edict to save expenses and he will work away games from the station’s studio.' … [Read more...] about WGR’s Paul Hamilton no longer travels with Sabres; opener for team gets strong rating
Roth: It's Jack Eichel's team and his town, but he doesn't have to do it alone
'Krueger hasn’t just created a “free-flowing’’ style on the ice, off it he’s created free-flowing lines of communication between not just himself and the captain, but everyone down to the stick boys. Got something to say? Say it.' … [Read more...] about Roth: It’s Jack Eichel’s team and his town, but he doesn’t have to do it alone
Dynamic power play helps Sabres beat Canadiens in overtime
'But right now, the Sabres’ power play is downright lethal. It can keep them in any contest and has been perhaps the biggest factor in their best start in years.' … [Read more...] about Dynamic power play helps Sabres beat Canadiens in overtime
Sabres’ Ralph Krueger, Canadiens’ Claude Julien share mutual respect
'“He proved himself with Team Europe and he’s off to a good start here,” he said. “I’m not surprised he’s an NHL coach again, because he’s a very knowledgeable and capable guy of coaching in this league, and I’m sure he’s going to keep showing it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ralph Krueger, Canadiens’ Claude Julien share mutual respect
The year of the revival
'"We have a good complicity on the ice rink," he said. The chemistry is good and that explains our success in the attack. It's also very rewarding to play in special teams."' … [Read more...] about The year of the revival
Ralph Krueger: "A hiring of the left field"
'"I knew very little about him. It was a hiring of the left field, admitted the captain of Sabers, Jack Eichel, after the training of yesterday. Then I talked to guys who knew him in Edmonton and they all had very good things to say about him. I was assured that I would love him. I made up my own mind by spending time with him. And everything was great."' … [Read more...] about Ralph Krueger: “A hiring of the left field”
Thursday's Montreal Coverage
Never-say-die Canadiens salvage another road point in defeat (Montreal Gazette) In the Habs' Room: 'We have to be better on a the penalty kill,' Julien says (Montreal Gazette) Sunk by punishment (Journal de Montreal) The year of the revival (Journal de Montreal) Doubtful decisions of the arbitrators (Journal de Montreal) "I must be better" - Keith Kinkaid (Journal de … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Montreal Coverage
Johansson scores 1:30 into OT; Sabres beat Canadiens 5-4
'“He can be so dominant. He can take over the game,” Johansson said of Eichel. “What he can do with the puck with the size he’s got, it’s impressive to watch. It’s fun to watch up close.”' … [Read more...] about Johansson scores 1:30 into OT; Sabres beat Canadiens 5-4
Johansson plays hero in Sabres' 5-4 OT win over Canadiens
'Four seconds after Buffalo's powerplay expired, Marcus Johansson dropped the curtain on Montreal as he desposited the game-winning goal past Kinkaid off a cross-ice pass from defenseman Colin Miller. Johansson's clutch goal pushed the Sabres' record to 3-0-1 through four games in 2019-20, meaning they've attained seven out of a possible eight points on the young season.' … [Read more...] about Johansson plays hero in Sabres’ 5-4 OT win over Canadiens
The Sabres prevail in a game that never stopped going back and forth
'If you’re looking for a positive in this game look no further that the line of Johan Larsson, Zemgus Girgensons and Kyle Okposo. They spent almost every shift in the offensive zone and gave the Montreal defense fits.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres prevail in a game that never stopped going back and forth
Krueger: The players are 'all-in' with our principles
'"We really went to training camp in a heavy teaching process, where we were splitting sessions and half so we could teach between and after 30 minutes, go back on the ice. Now, we're just deepening the core principals and the concepts, and every game is an opportunity for us to learn from, and we'll be doing that right through the season."' … [Read more...] about Krueger: The players are ‘all-in’ with our principles