'If they finished where they are now, the Sabres would have a greater than 50-50 chance of picking 6th or 7th. The kind of pick that won't get anyone excited for next season. Their chances of getting a top three pick, however, would be enough to have Sabres fans paying attention to the draft lottery.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres find themselves back in the lottery conversation
Archives for 2019
Sabres Drop 7th Straight
'The Buffalo Sabres lost their 7th straight game for the second time this month, falling to Columbus 4-0.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Drop 7th Straight
Blue Jackets shut out Sabres, move into first wild card in East
'"We were playing really well the first seven, eight minutes, then they get one and then we just sat back on our heels a little bit," Sabres right wing Kyle Okposo said. "Settle down for the second, give one up on a 2-on-1 and it's tough at that point. I don't know. I don't have all the answers right now. We have to play hard until the end."' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets shut out Sabres, move into first wild card in East
Sabres empathize with fans following loss to Blue Jackets
'"We're not quitting," he said. "We're showing resiliency. Guys are battling through the end, and obviously we continue to end up on the wrong side of things right now, but we're going to continue harping competing and work ethic."' … [Read more...] about Sabres empathize with fans following loss to Blue Jackets
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks clinch a berth in Calder Cup playoffs (WGR-AM) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Sunday's Columbus Coverage
Blue Jackets continue playoff push at skidding Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Blue Jackets at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Preview: Blue Jackets put win streak on line in Buffalo (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Columbus Coverage
The evidence says one thing but Sabres insist they haven't quit on Housley
'The Sabres were complete no-shows from the first shift Saturday night, with only goaltender Carter Hutton offering any resistance.' … [Read more...] about The evidence says one thing but Sabres insist they haven’t quit on Housley
Sabres Notebook: Borgen stunned by St. Cloud State's second straight NCAA shocker
'"We expect to win those games when you're the No. 1 team but it's an NCAA game and you know the other team will play hard," Borgen, a three-year player at St. Cloud, said Saturday in Nassau Coliseum prior to the Sabres' game against the New York Islanders. "Their goalie played a super game and we just couldn't find a way to get the puck in the net. It stinks because it's just … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Borgen stunned by St. Cloud State’s second straight NCAA shocker
The Wraparound: Islanders 5, Sabres 1
'A roaring, chanting sellout crowd of 13,917 created an intense atmosphere in support of its team in Buffalo's first game in the building in nearly four years. Anthony Beauvillier scored two goals and former Sabres goalie Robin Lehner notched his 24th win while coming within 6 1/2 minutes of a shutout to lead the way for the Islanders. The crowd stood and roared for the entire … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Islanders 5, Sabres 1
Sunday's New York Coverage
Islanders roll past Sabres to clinch playoff berth (New York Post) Islanders coach thrilled clincher came at ‘great vibe’ Coliseum (New York Post) Islanders beat Sabres to clinch first playoff berth since 2016 (Newsday) Islanders cap remarkable turnaround with playoff berth (Newsday) Mathew Barzal is becoming more effective for Islanders (Newsday) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage
Islanders clinch playoff spot with 5-1 victory over Sabres
'“This game was about battles. They are a bigger team. That’s why they are in the playoffs,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “We spent way too much time in the defensive zone and we didn’t execute very well. They won way more puck battles than we did.”' … [Read more...] about Islanders clinch playoff spot with 5-1 victory over Sabres
Sabres get dominated by Lehner and the Islanders, 5-1
'The lone bright spot was for Buffalo was winger Victor Olofsson, who notched his first career NHL goal on a late power play to ruin the shutout bid for former Sabre Robin Lehner. Eichel was the only other Sabre to register a point, making the pass for Olofsson's goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get dominated by Lehner and the Islanders, 5-1
The Sabres quit on another game
'You know what? I’m going to stop there. There’s no point going over every goal and telling this team has quit. You watch the games, you can decide for yourself.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres quit on another game
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Islanders
'"I feel like they came out really strong, but I feel like we worked our way back in the first period a little bit. Then, obviously, it didn't go the way we wanted, so we just got to get right back at it tomorrow."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Islanders
Olofsson scores first NHL goal as Sabres fall to Islanders 5-1
'The rest of the game? Not pretty.' … [Read more...] about Olofsson scores first NHL goal as Sabres fall to Islanders 5-1