'At the end of the day, fans would probably love this move. Personally, I'd want them to do it, but it's not some slam dunk. You're acquiring a 50-point forward, in exchange for a 40-point defenseman.' … [Read more...] about Is a Ristolainen for Nugent-Hopkins trade a good idea?
Archives for 2019
5 Observations: Devils top Sabres 3-1
'This has probably become the most overused stat and tidbit during the second half the season but it's worth reminding you that the Sabres haven't won back-to-back games since Dec. 11 and Dec. 13. Perhaps that streak ends sometime in the next two weeks.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Devils top Sabres 3-1
Sabres drop 12th straight road game, lose 3-1 to the Devils
'Buffalo joins the 2011-2012 team in having lost 12 straight road games, a mark that ranks 10th longest in NHL history.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop 12th straight road game, lose 3-1 to the Devils
Schneider makes 45 saves, Devils hold off Sabres
'"I thought we played the right way for 60 minutes. We had opportunities, had chances and we just didn't find the next goal," Sabres coach Phil Housley said.' … [Read more...] about Schneider makes 45 saves, Devils hold off Sabres
Overturned goal costs Sabres in loss to Devils
'"I totally disagree with the call," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "I think [Rodrigues has] got his territory in front of the goaltender. We're telling our guys to go to the front of the net. He does the right thing, backs into him. They saw it differently, but I disagree with it."' … [Read more...] about Overturned goal costs Sabres in loss to Devils
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks recall pair from Cyclones (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres hope to finish strong before another long offseason of reflection
'"You always have something to play for," Carter Hutton said. "It’s the NHL. Truthfully, for me, I clawed and fought my whole career to make it here, so every time you get a chance to play in the NHL, it’s an honor. You should never take it for granted. ... When you’re out of the playoffs it’s tricky but everyone is playing for a job. Everyone is playing for their life. That’s … [Read more...] about Sabres hope to finish strong before another long offseason of reflection
Sabres recall defenseman Lawrence Pilut as a precaution
'Pilut, a 23-year-old defenseman, joined the team as a precaution because Bogosian and Hunwick are dealing with injuries. However, it remains unclear if Pilut will be needed when the Sabres play the New Jersey Devils on Monday at 7 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall defenseman Lawrence Pilut as a precaution
Sabres recall Lawrence Pilut from Amerks
'Pilut has been dynamic at times in his first American Hockey League season, registering four goals, 26 points and a plus-21 rating in 28 outings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Lawrence Pilut from Amerks
Monday's New Jersey Coverage
Devils’ lines, pairings vs. Sabres (3/25/19): Blake Coleman out? Will Butcher returning? (Newark Star Ledger) Devils, Sabres finishing up frustrating seasons (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Devils preview (NHL.com) Game Preview: Devils vs Sabres (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s New Jersey Coverage
The Sabres bring back Pilut
'Pilut arrived as practice was ending so Casey Mittelstadt filled in with Rasmus Ristolainen on defense. That usually means that Mittelstadt isn’t playing on Monday. Housley said he just wants to give the kid a chance to exhale and relax, “Sometimes in a player’s development it’s not a bad thing to take a step back. We give up way too much and it’s not what you make, it’s what … [Read more...] about The Sabres bring back Pilut
Sabres secondary scoring woes, defensive slump led to missing playoffs
'Rough ride for Ristolainen: Rasmus Ristolainen came into the 2018-19 season -- his seventh in the NHL -- as the No. 1 defenseman on the Sabres depth chart but has the worst plus-minus in the NHL (minus-42); Drew Doughty of the Los Angeles Kings is next at minus-30. Ristolainen is fifth on the Sabres with 39 points (five goals, 34 assists) but it's been in his own zone where … [Read more...] about Sabres secondary scoring woes, defensive slump led to missing playoffs
Pilut joins Sabres in New Jersey, adding insurance on back end
'Phil Housley said he expects Bogosian to be ready to play against the New Jersey Devils on Monday, but the addition of Pilut gives the Sabres insurance on the back end with another game awaiting them in Ottawa on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Pilut joins Sabres in New Jersey, adding insurance on back end
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks stage incredible third-period comeback, stun Marlies in overtime (Amerks.com) Marlies Drop OT Decision to Americans (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Finality hits Sabres hard as playoff fate become official
'The Sabres continue to be terrible in the second period, allowing four goals in this one. They wilt in the face of adversity on the road, where they're 11-21-5 and have lost 11 straight. They make mistake after mistake on defensive coverages and give the puck away with impunity.' … [Read more...] about Finality hits Sabres hard as playoff fate become official