'The 24-year-old center has one goal with the Sabres this season in eight games played. He's been up with Buffalo three times this year after signing as a free agent on July 1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Lazar to Amerks
Archives for December 2019
Rasmus Ristolainen using lessons from the past to improve with Sabres
'"What Risto’s done is he’s bought in big time to what the entire staff is selling," said Sabres assistant coach Steve Smith, who works with the team's defensemen. "He has come in with an incredible attitude this year. No one ever questioned his work ethic and it’s even at a new level where I think mentally he’s working harder."' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Ristolainen using lessons from the past to improve with Sabres
Victor Olofsson could enjoy one of Sabres’ greatest rookie seasons
'Olofsson, 24, has been the NHL’s hottest rookie, piling up points and morphing into the Sabres’ top offensive threat not named Jack Eichel.' … [Read more...] about Victor Olofsson could enjoy one of Sabres’ greatest rookie seasons
Monday's Ottawa Coverage
Game Day: Buffalo Sabres at Ottawa Senators (Ottawa Citizen) Eichel and Buffalo take on Ottawa (AP) Sabres bid for second straight win, visit Senators (Field Level Media) Sabres at Senators preview (NHL.com) Game Day Notes: Game #38 - Sens vs. Sabres (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Ottawa Coverage
Sabres look to take positives from win into Monday's game at Ottawa
'"What we love about their game is how connected they are defensively and how hard they work to do the right things without the puck to get it back," Krueger said after practice on Sunday at KeyBank Center. "That's the goal of course: When you don't have it, get it back."' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to take positives from win into Monday’s game at Ottawa
Sabres defensemen continue to ignite offense in come-from-behind win
'“I think our forwards are really working two ways," Ristolainen said. "It’s really easy to trust them, they’re coming back. I saw maybe one forward was changing there, so I felt a little chance to go down to the net and the puck got to me and I put it in.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres defensemen continue to ignite offense in come-from-behind win
After Sabres' holiday break, GM should start takin' care of business
'Job one for Botterill might be to do what the Devils did to Cory Schneider earlier this month and put Hutton on waivers to get him some work in Rochester. Or he could simply call up Amerks standout Andrew Hammond and go with three goalies. Hammond would play and give Ullmark some respite and Hutton would keep working in practice and off-ice with goalie coach Mike Bales.' … [Read more...] about After Sabres’ holiday break, GM should start takin’ care of business
The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 3, Los Angeles Kings 2
'The Sabres (17-13-7) snapped a three-game losing streak and won their fifth consecutive game at home to keep pace in the Atlantic Division. Victor Olofsson scored an empty-net goal with 1:33 remaining for his 24th point in 22 games.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 3, Los Angeles Kings 2
Critical goal from Rasmus Ristolainen’s ‘office’ helps Sabres beat Kings
'Ristolainen said: “Our forwards are really working two ways. It’s really easy to trust them, they’re coming back. I saw maybe one forward was changing there, so I felt a little chance to go down to the net and the puck got to me.”' … [Read more...] about Critical goal from Rasmus Ristolainen’s ‘office’ helps Sabres beat Kings
Sabres notes: Zach Bogosian feels good in return after healthy scratches
'“Anytime you don’t get a chance be in there to be a part of the team and do what you want to do and do what you love, I mean, it’s tough,” Bogosian said after skating just over 18 minutes in his return, Saturday afternoon’s 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Zach Bogosian feels good in return after healthy scratches
Sunday's Los Angeles Coverage
Photo gallery (NHL.com) December 21 rapid reaction: Sabres 3, Kings 2 (LAKings.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Sabres end 3-game losing streak with 3-2 win over Kings
'“He made some really nice saves,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. “But more than anything he’s emitting a calm in his persona, the way he’s managing his net, his puck play ... just a lot of things from Linus that we like that we’re seeing right now and above all just a consistency in his game. That’s something we can definitely build on.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres end 3-game losing streak with 3-2 win over Kings
Sabres down the Kings, 3-2; Eichel extends personal point streak to 18 games
'Ullmark was very good in net for Buffalo, making key saves in the second and third period on high-danger chances. He stopped 25 of 27 shots and picked up his 11th win of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres down the Kings, 3-2; Eichel extends personal point streak to 18 games
The Sabres got back into the win column against the Kings
'Buffalo had two terrible starts in a row in Philadelphia and Toronto, and you could see them being careful in the first period.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres got back into the win column against the Kings
Olofsson scores fourth goal in five games, Sabres defeat Kings 3-2
'The Sabres then received goals from two defensemen, Rasmus Ristolainen and Marco Scandella, to take a 2-1 lead into the third period.' … [Read more...] about Olofsson scores fourth goal in five games, Sabres defeat Kings 3-2