Canucks 4, Sabres 3: Demko's season debut a hard-working gem (Vancouver Province) Canucks at Night: A win is a win is a win (Vancouver Province) Ed Willes: Sabres' long trip down rebuild road is a cautionary tale for Canucks (Vancouver Province) Five Takeaways: Canucks vs Sabres (TSN) Demko withstands siege to carry Canucks to win over Sabres (Sportsnet) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Vancouver Coverage
Archives for 2019
Berglund feels at peace a month after quitting Sabres
'Berglund says his emotions had nothing to do with playing in Buffalo, and he apologized to the Sabres for betraying them.' … [Read more...] about Berglund feels at peace a month after quitting Sabres
Demko wins season debut as Canucks edge Sabres
'“For a large majority of the game we played the way we wanted to, but those mistakes we’re making are just a little too big,” Reinhart said. “I’m sure we can correct and we are going to.”' … [Read more...] about Demko wins season debut as Canucks edge Sabres
Sabres, Eichel in search for consistency after overtime win over Flames
'"But you can also create your own bounces by doing the right things. So I think that’s kind of the lesson that we should take from it. The more positive, the more good things we can do as a group, play our game, maintain our identity, the better we’ll be."' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Eichel in search for consistency after overtime win over Flames
Sabres stumble in Vancouver 4-3
'Rasmus Dahlin nearly tied it on the power play late in regulation, but ripped a one-timer off Demko's helmet. Dahlin was kept off the scoresheet, ending his point streak at five games. Jeff Skinner had an up-close backhand chance moments after Dahlin's chance, but was also denied by Demko.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stumble in Vancouver 4-3
The Sabres blow another chance for points losing two of three on the road
'Buffalo finished with pressure, but it’s hard to win, even if you dominate with the huge errors that cost them.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres blow another chance for points losing two of three on the road
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Canucks
'"That's kind of the way it's gone the last week-and-a-half. It's about limiting mistakes. I thought we played well tonight, but those mistakes cost us."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Canucks
Patrik Berglund speaks out about his time in Buffalo
'Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported back in December that when Berglund was traded on July 1, his full No Trade Clause had expired and his limited No Trade list was not updated before the trade was finalized. Friedman also added that it had been difficult for Berglund to adjust to the whole situation in Buffalo since the trade.' … [Read more...] about Patrik Berglund speaks out about his time in Buffalo
5 Observations: Canucks top Sabres 4-3
'When the Sabres made mistakes on Friday night the Canucks made them pay.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Canucks top Sabres 4-3
Berglund opens up about abrupt exit from Sabres
'"I want to say that I'm really sorry about leaving and letting Buffalo down as a team. The players were wonderful and I wish the players and the organization nothing but the best in the future. The have not done anything wrong."' … [Read more...] about Berglund opens up about abrupt exit from Sabres
Demko makes 36 saves, Canucks hang on to defeat Sabres
'"I thought we played a really good game tonight and mistakes cost us," Okposo said. "We created plenty to win that game. They capitalized on our mistakes, and [Demko] made a couple great saves."' … [Read more...] about Demko makes 36 saves, Canucks hang on to defeat Sabres
Mistakes spoil otherwise strong effort in loss to Canucks
'The simple, resilient identity that earned the Sabres an overtime win in Calgary on Wednesday was present throughout the night and showed in their 39-23 shot advantage. But like their loss in Edmonton on Monday, the few mistakes they did make proved costly.' … [Read more...] about Mistakes spoil otherwise strong effort in loss to Canucks
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks' Bailey gets change of scenery, traded to Flyers organization (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Americans hold off Penguins (Wilkes Barre Citizens Voice) Penguins Game Report: Rochester 5, Penguins 4 (Wilkes Barre Citizens Voice) WBS Penguins lose defensemen, and game, to Rochester (Wilkes Barre Times Leader) Amerks: First half evaluations (WGR-AM) Redmond ties … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres forward Evan Rodrigues finally breaks through offensively
'"I wanted to take my game to the next level and be an impact player in this league," he said. "I think at the beginning of the year I didn’t get off to the start I wanted to, obviously. Not getting a goal in the first however many games it was is obviously a little tough for me, but the chances were coming."' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Evan Rodrigues finally breaks through offensively
Sabres' Nathan Beaulieu on reported trade request: 'I just want to play'
'"I believe I’m a leader in this locker room," Beaulieu said. "I’ve got a lot of close relationships with a lot of guys here. My teammates are my biggest support group. They all support me very well. So does [General Manager Jason Botterill]. It was never about that. I love everyone in this room. I just want to play."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nathan Beaulieu on reported trade request: ‘I just want to play’