'With 26 games left to play the 2018-2019 Sabres have already surpassed their point total from last season. Whether that says more about this years team or last years team remains to be seen. However, it's clear the Sabres have taken major steps in the right direction. If nothing else, at least they're playing important games in February and if everything goes according to … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Islanders 3-1
Archives for 2019
10 years later: The Sabres game that helped WNY heal
'For many of the 2008-2009 team, the tragedy hit close to home. Nearly half of the team lived within a few miles of the crash site, including Ruff.' … [Read more...] about 10 years later: The Sabres game that helped WNY heal
Sabres Knock Off Islanders 3-1
'The third period was tense at KeyBank Center, but the Sabres would get an insurance goal with 2:25 to play from Johan Larsson. Larsson played cleanup duty on a shot from Kyle Okposo to seal the victory for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Knock Off Islanders 3-1
Eichel, Sabres deny Islanders fourth straight win
'"You've got to stay patient against a team like that; they sure do," Eichel said. "They check well for 60 minutes and they don't give you a lot of room. They definitely are pretty opportunistic, but I thought Linus did a good job of making the saves tonight and our [defense] did a pretty good job. I thought we just played a good team game. It's a good win for us at home."' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Sabres deny Islanders fourth straight win
Sabres turn in another sound defensive effort in win over Islanders
'"We just wanted to play hard in the D-zone, make sure that we were locking down our own zone," Okposo said. "I was able to tip a pass up to the point. I'm just thinking get it out at that point, let my two linemates go to work."' … [Read more...] about Sabres turn in another sound defensive effort in win over Islanders
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Ex-Amerk Gates Orlando cherishes second shot at life (Rochester Business Journal) Amerks drop 5-2 decision to Monsters (Amerks.com) Abramov, Sherwood Tally Two Goals Each for Monsters in 5-2 Win (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Islanders continue division drive as Sabres look to gain in wild-card race
'The Islanders are 33-16-6, two victories shy of last season's totals with 27 games still to play. They have a three-point lead over defending Stanley Cup champion Washington after the Caps' 6-4 win Monday against Los Angeles. They are second in the Eastern Conference and fifth overall in the NHL standing.' … [Read more...] about Islanders continue division drive as Sabres look to gain in wild-card race
Mike Harrington: After Flight 3407 crash, emotional Sabres victory helped the healing
'"You came to the rink and there was sheer disbelief," former Sabres captain Craig Rivet recalled last week. "How did this happen? To us in our community? You hear bad things on the news but you never think it would happen to you. Hockey was so minimal. The emotions in our dressing room were tough. Many of our guys were a quarter of a mile away from where that was."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: After Flight 3407 crash, emotional Sabres victory helped the healing
Sabres’ Jack Eichel earning more ice time than ever
'Having scored 18 goals and 59 points through 52 games, Eichel is on pace for 27 goals and 90 points this season. The former first overall pick would be the first Sabre to crack 90 points since Daniel Briere enjoyed a 95-point campaign in 2006-07.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel earning more ice time than ever
Tuesday's New York Coverage
Islanders aim to keep win streak alive in matchup vs. Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Islanders at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Game Preview: Islanders at Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) Morning Skate Updates: Islanders at Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New York Coverage
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Powell rejoins the Amerks from Cincinnati (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Not interested in 'moral victory,' Sabres allow late goal in loss to Jets
'"I don't know how many times we can take the moral victory anymore," Jack Eichel, whose 18th goal of the season tied the score in the second period, lamented. "I mean, we're 55 games into the year. ... Other teams are getting points, moving up in the standings. We're not."' … [Read more...] about Not interested in ‘moral victory,’ Sabres allow late goal in loss to Jets
Mike Harrington: The frustration is because Sabres are finally in a playoff race
'There are 27 games left. The Sabres are two points out of the playoffs. Two. Not 10. Not 20. Two. And every one of you would have taken that in October if I told you this was going to be the scenario in mid-February.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The frustration is because Sabres are finally in a playoff race
Sabres' Matt Hunwick fills in for injured defenseman Zach Bogosian
'"He was very steady," Sabres coach Phil Housley said of Hunwick. "His gaps were good. He was good in the defensive zone. He was strong on the puck. I liked the way he was passing the puck on the outlet. He looked like his normal self out there: very steady."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matt Hunwick fills in for injured defenseman Zach Bogosian
The Wraparound: Jets 3, Sabres 1
'Carter Hutton made 26 saves in his fourth start in 11 games for the Sabres, who had 36 shots on goal. Jack Eichel’s 18th goal of the season tied the score in the second period, but Buffalo failed to convert on five power-play chances.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Jets 3, Sabres 1