'Although the Sabres came away with a loss, they are now 4-1-2 in seven December games, earning a possible 10 out of 14 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make comeback, lose to Islanders in overtime
Archives for December 2019
Eichel pushes point streak to 16, Sabres fall to Isles in OT
'“I thought we competed our hearts out,” Eichel said. “I thought we played really well. Special teams was great, penalty kill was was good for us, power play stepped up for us twice, Linus made some good plays and I thought we just competed really, really hard. That’s a good hockey team. It’s an unfortunate turnover by me in overtime there. They obviously capitalized. It’s … [Read more...] about Eichel pushes point streak to 16, Sabres fall to Isles in OT
Eichel extends point streak to 16, Sabres fall to Islanders in OT
'Eichel has 29 points (15 goals, 14 assists) during his NHL career-high streak, which is the longest in the League this season.' … [Read more...] about Eichel extends point streak to 16, Sabres fall to Islanders in OT
Late goal by Eichel earns Sabres point against Islanders
'The Sabres' power play went 2-for-2 and the penalty kill didn't allow a goal on four New York Islanders' opportunities with the man advantage in their 3-2 overtime loss at NYCB Live.' … [Read more...] about Late goal by Eichel earns Sabres point against Islanders
At the Horn: Sabres 2 - Islanders 3 (OT)
'Victor Olofsson also scored for the Sabres. Eichel tallied an assist in addition to the tying goal, extending his NHL-best point streak to 16 games. Linus Ullmark made 23 saves.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 2 – Islanders 3 (OT)
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester finishes road sweep of Laval (Buffalo News) Rocket match to forget (Laval Courrier) Amerks complete sweep with 5-0 win in Laval (Amerks.com) The Rocket shutout 5-0 by the Rochester Americans (RocketLaval.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
After Zach Bogosian's snit, Ralph Krueger issues reminder about who's in charge
'Many of these players – Bogosian near the front of the line –- ran Dan Bylsma out of town in 2017. Phil Housley didn't get much support in the dressing room last year either. Krueger wasn't going to let the blame-the-coach charade get any momentum.' … [Read more...] about After Zach Bogosian’s snit, Ralph Krueger issues reminder about who’s in charge
It's a red-hot Buffalo offense against Islanders' staunch defense
'"They've basically been doing it a year and a half now," said Sabres winger and former Islander Kyle Okposo. "You look at their style of play, their coach they have and their buy-in, they're obviously doing a good job at it. We know we're in for a tough game because we know how good they are defensively. It will be a tough test for us."' … [Read more...] about It’s a red-hot Buffalo offense against Islanders’ staunch defense
Sabres’ Zach Bogosian mum on if he requested trade
'“There’s not much I can do other than just work hard and show up and put a smile on my face like I always do,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian mum on if he requested trade
Islanders present stiff challenge for Sabres
'“There’s a lot of what they’re doing that we’re still striving for,” Krueger said. “The first period (Nov. 2) was actually one of the best in the season until then. Then we got away from our game.”' … [Read more...] about Islanders present stiff challenge for Sabres
Saturday's New York Coverage
Eichel and the Sabres visit the Islanders (AP) Sabres, Islanders ride momentum into New York matchup (Field Level Media) Sabres at Islanders preview (NHL.com) Game Preview: Islanders vs Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage
Bogosian not forthcoming on rumors of requesting a trade
'"Any conversation between myself, [general manager> Jason [Botterill] and my agent will stay with me personally," Bogosian said. "I'm going to let everything stay in house."' … [Read more...] about Bogosian not forthcoming on rumors of requesting a trade
The 3-2-1
'Far too many Sabres games have blended together these last few seasons. While the product on the ice remains primarily important, treating these games as events is a big step. I know it’s not realistic to expect the Sabres to have 41 fantastically planned theme nights per-year, but can we ask for 10? They’ve managed to dress up weekday games with the New York Islanders, New … [Read more...] about The 3-2-1
Bogosian focused on working hard to get back into Sabres lineup
'Bogosian has hasn't played more than 65 games in a season since playing 71 with the Atlanta Thrashers in 2010-11. He made his debut this season Nov. 24 while recovering from offseason hip surgery. He has three assists in 10 games and is averaging 18:45 of ice time per game, fourth-highest among the nine defensemen used by the Sabres this season.' … [Read more...] about Bogosian focused on working hard to get back into Sabres lineup
Jokiharju has become a dependable presence with help from Ristolainen
'"... You have a bad shift or a bad period, just keep going. I think that's the biggest thing. I think during this season it's been better for me than last year. Last year, I made a mistake, it was pretty much a big thing for me and I would stay on it."' … [Read more...] about Jokiharju has become a dependable presence with help from Ristolainen