‘The good vibes created during a remarkable October are a distant memory.’
Archives for November 28, 2019
Sabres sending no messages on the scoreboard or on the ice
‘More than eight years after Milan Lucic’s unanswered plummeting of Ryan Miller, the Sabres remain about as soft as Grandma’s homemade pumpkin ice cream sitting out on the Thanksgiving Day countertop.’
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin out indefinitely with concussion
‘In a video released as part of the suspension announcement Tuesday, George Parros, who is in charge of the department of player safety, explained that Tampa Bay thought Dahlin caused the high hit by driving Cernak’s elbow upward. Cernak explained to reporters Wednesday in Tampa, Fla., that he “didn’t mean to hurt Dahlin” and called the incident an “unlucky situation.”‘
The Wraparound: Flames 3, Sabres 2 (OT)
‘Jimmy Vesey and Victor Olofsson scored for the Sabres, who took the lead 1:55 into the third period. Linus Ullmark made 26 saves in goal, and Buffalo had 36 shots on net. Calgary, meanwhile, also received goals from defenseman TJ Brodie and winger Matthew Tkachuk.’
Lack of finish dogs Sabres again in OT loss to Flames
‘Sure, the Sabres do some things well for stretches.’
Sabres notes: Team focused on winning following hit on Rasmus Dahlin
‘“We’re just going to accept the result as it is,” coach Ralph Krueger said inside KeyBank Center. “Again … you would always rather have the five minutes in the game because the suspension doesn’t do us any good.”’
Thursday’s Calgary Coverage
Amid off-ice controversy, Flames defeat Sabres in 3-2 overtime victory (Calgary Sun)
Flames try to stick with routine as controversy swirls around coach (Calgary Sun)
Questions loom for Flames management and owners about Peters racial, physical allegations (Calgary Sun)
Bill Peters issues statement addressing use of racial slurs (Calgary Sun)
Geoff Ward the obvious choice for Flames head coach (Calgary Sun)
Where does GM Treliving stand with Flames amid Peters trouble? (Calgary Sun)
Flames coach apologizes for language used with black player (AP)
Bill Peters pens apology letter to Flames GM Treliving (TSN)
Flames try to keep focus on ice as Bill Peters leaves the picture (Sportsnet)
Flames head coach Bill Peters apologizes for Akim Aliu incident (Sportsnet)
Flames coach Bill Peters admits to using racial slur toward ex-player, issues apology (CBS Sports)
Akim Aliu says Bill Peters used racial slur: What to know about investigation into Calgary Flames coach (The Sporting News)
Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters issues statement, apology for racial slur: ‘There is no excuse’ (The Sporting News)
In the midst of off-ice distractions, Flames and Sabres try to maintain focus on the game ahead (The Hockey News)
Update: Flames Coach Bill Peters releases statement, apologizes ‘for offensive language’ (The Hockey News)
Photo gallery (NHL.com)
Another wild finish (CalgaryFlames.com)
Infographic – 27.11.19 (CalgaryFlames.com)
Photo gallery (Buffalo News)
Lightning’s Erik Cernak texted Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin about hit
‘“(Dahlin) said he would be okay, that it’s just hockey,” Cernak said. “He knew I probably didn’t mean to hurt him and put a target on his head.”’
Lindholm scores in OT, Flames beat Sabres 3-2
‘“We definitely had the chances to put it away after 2-1, and the inability to do that and then have a D-zone breakdown to allow them back into the game is really, really disappointing,” Krueger added. “It’s a painful situation that we have to manage and use in the right way.”’
Sabres defenseman Dahlin out indefinitely with concussion
‘With Dahlin’s addition, the Sabres have five regulars on the injured list as they prepare to host the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night.’