'"The first period, we had 15 shots, we should've had 25 shots," Buffalo coach Phil Housley said. "We passed up way too many opportunities, and when we did get shots nobody was in front of the net."' … [Read more...] about Kane surpasses 900 NHL points in Blackhawks win against Sabres
Archives for 2019
Checking miscues prove costly in loss to Blackhawks
'"We're too busy trying to score goals," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "And then when the puck gets turned over or there's a possession in question, that switch isn't going off, we're waiting for somebody else to come back, the lack of respect of our own net."' … [Read more...] about Checking miscues prove costly in loss to Blackhawks
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Newcomer Taylor Leier welcomes chance with Sabres organization (Buffalo News) Amerks score three straight in comeback win over Devils (Amerks.com) Recapping the month of January (Amerks.com) Devils surrender lead in late loss to Amerks (BinghamtonDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Mike Harrington: Home is where the Sabres' playoffs hopes will rekindle or fade away
'The Sabres are 14-6-3 at KeyBank and the only team in the East with fewer regulation home losses is Tampa Bay at 20-5-0. The upcoming schedule is not daunting either.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Home is where the Sabres’ playoffs hopes will rekindle or fade away
Sabres Notebook: Zach Bogosian holding Casino for a Cause
'A number of Buffalo Sabres players will be dealing cards and working the gaming tables when the Town Ballroom downtown is transformed to resemble a prohibition-era casino Saturday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Zach Bogosian holding Casino for a Cause
Kevyn Adams named HarborCenter general manager
'The promotion of Adams and other appointments at HarborCenter come in the wake of the sudden resignations of Michael Gilbert, senior vice president of administration and general manager, and Nik Fattey, vice president and director of hockey. They departed in early January after an internal investigation into whether the two men sexually harassed female employees after a … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams named HarborCenter general manager
Long home stand could make or break Sabres’ season
'The Sabres’ season hinges on this 15-day stretch. Realistically, they need to win five games or earn at least 10 points if they want to stay in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff chase.' … [Read more...] about Long home stand could make or break Sabres’ season
Friday's Chicago Coverage
Scouting report: Blackhawks at Buffalo Sabres (Arlington Heights Daily Herald) Blackhawks check momentum in visit to Buffalo (The Sports Xchange) Blackhawks at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Preview: Blackhawks at Sabres 2/1 (Blackhawks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Chicago Coverage
Slow start, no goal set stage for Sabres' shutout loss in Dallas
'"I think we were just on our heels early," Beaulieu, who was called for interference on the no goal, said. "That’s a big, physical team that skates really well. I thought they got in our face early, and I liked our team’s push back. I thought we dominated the second 40 [minutes]. Unfortunately, we just couldn’t get one."' … [Read more...] about Slow start, no goal set stage for Sabres’ shutout loss in Dallas
Sabres' Jason Pominville, Matt Hunwick scratched vs. Dallas
'Neither Pominville nor Hunwick were scratched because of injury, Housley said. Instead, the change was made to get "fresh" players in the lineup. They were replaced by winger Remi Elie and defenseman Nathan Beaulieu. Additionally, Linus Ullmark started in goal for the fifth time in six games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jason Pominville, Matt Hunwick scratched vs. Dallas
The Wraparound: Stars 1, Sabres 0
'Lone star slump: The Sabres were 0-6 in their previous six road games against the Stars and were outscored 23-9 in those games. They had not won in Dallas since Jan. 15, 2009.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Stars 1, Sabres 0
Thursday's Dallas Coverage
Jamie Benn provides lone goal in Stars' first win after the All-Star break (Dallas Morning News) Ben Bishop's impressive run against the Buffalo Sabres continues thanks to Wednesday night's shutout (Dallas Morning News) Stars notebook: After three games back on the ice, Jason Dickinson leaves win over Buffalo with injury (Dallas Morning News) Who are Jim Montgomery’s Stars? … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Dallas Coverage
Bishop’s shutout, Benn’s goal help Stars beat Sabres 1-0
'Buffalo appeared to score 4:28 into the third when Marco Scandella’s shot from the left point went over Bishop and into the net. The goal was disallowed because a referee ruled Nathan Beaulieu interfered with Bishop.' … [Read more...] about Bishop’s shutout, Benn’s goal help Stars beat Sabres 1-0
Sabres shut out by Dallas 1-0
'Jamie Benn's 19th goal of the season came nearly nine minutes into the first period, giving Dallas a 1-0 lead over Buffalo. Former Sabres defenseman Taylor Fedun was able to intercept a Zach Bogosian pass in the offensive zone and feed Benn, who broke the scoreless tie. Fedun received the lone assist on the game's first goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out by Dallas 1-0
The Sabres can't manage a goal that counted in Dallas
'The second period was uneventful and boring, which is exactly what I think the Sabres needed to do on a night where they didn’t have their legs.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres can’t manage a goal that counted in Dallas