'"It's really painful right now," Buffalo coach Ralph Krueger said, "to digest a game where, in Boston, against for me the best team in the League at the moment, we played as good a first period as we could play, and dominated in every, every area of the game except for the score. You know coming in out of that period 1-1, the guys deserved more from that, and I thought they … [Read more...] about Marchand, Bruins defeat Sabres, extend point streak to six
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Disappointed with result, Sabres see areas to build on in loss to Bruins
'"That's the type of game we have to play if we want to win games," Rodrigues said. "We did it early on and we've gotten away from it. We played with urgency, we played on our toes, we pressured the puck. We've been letting teams kind of come at us of late and we have to take it to teams."' … [Read more...] about Disappointed with result, Sabres see areas to build on in loss to Bruins
At the Horn: Sabres 2 - Bruins 3
'However, Tukka Rask was strong in net for Boston, stopping 36 shots. Brad Marchand scored twice for Boston, including a power-play goal of his own. David Pastrnak, the NHL's leader in goals, tallied early in the third period while on the power play for his 20th of the season. That goal proved to be the difference.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 2 – Bruins 3
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Malone finding consistency in an inconsistent way (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
As Sabres shuffle the deck, Jimmy Vesey gets big chance to finally notch first goal
'"It's a good lesson. Not only in hockey but in life," he said. "Things aren't going your way, what are you going to do about it? Are you going to quit or are you pick yourself back up, show up the next day and get better? That's my mindset now."' … [Read more...] about As Sabres shuffle the deck, Jimmy Vesey gets big chance to finally notch first goal
Sabres assistant coach Don Granato returns to practice after serious illness
'Granato's condition was serious enough for his brother, former NHL player and current University of Wisconsin coach Tony Granato, to come to Buffalo to be at his side for more than a week. Few details have been provided about his illness, and Granato was not available for comment Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assistant coach Don Granato returns to practice after serious illness
Reeling Sabres’ reshuffling lands Jimmy Vesey spot on top line
'Of course, no one thought that chance would materialize after scoring zero goals in his first 18 outings. But right now, Vesey is the reeling Sabres’ No. 1 left winger.' … [Read more...] about Reeling Sabres’ reshuffling lands Jimmy Vesey spot on top line
Thursday's Boston Coverage
Buffalo visits Marchand and the Bruins (AP) Sabres looking to recapture October magic vs. Bruins (Field Level Media) Berkshire Bank Hockey Night In New England: Projected Bruins-Sabres Lines, Pairings (NESN) Sabres at Bruins preview (NHL.com) Need to Know: Bruins vs. Sabres (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Boston Coverage
Sabres assistant coach Don Granato is back
'Chris Taylor has been filling in, but he isn’t immediately going back to Rochester. Krueger said, “Donnie’s going on the trip and then we’re going to take the transition for Chris Taylor day-to-day here, but right now he’s coming on the trip and we’re just going to see how things go.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres assistant coach Don Granato is back
Krueger: 'We feel there's an upside to the group'
'"There's always multiple things you can look at. When he had the winning streak going, there were things we were working on that we weren't happy with and we tried to change. Now, the things we're not happy with and we're working on and trying to change are magnified. It comes down to details. There's little moments in games where we're giving up what we were good at, slight … [Read more...] about Krueger: ‘We feel there’s an upside to the group’
Sabres' misery continues
'Jeremy tweeted Wednesday about how at one point last spring, the Sabres had lost 17-of-20 games, yet the only player from the last of those games that they've moved off the roster since is Alexander Nylander.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ misery continues
Sabres may try some different looks at forward on road trip
'Larsson has missed the past three games with an upper-body injury, but is expected to make the trip that includes games against the Bruins, Panthers and Lightning. He's one of five forwards on the injury report, including Marcus Johansson, who could be back with the team this week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres may try some different looks at forward on road trip
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Vail joins the Amerks on Professional Tryout (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres insist otherwise, but this sure feels like last year all over again
'The Sabres ended October No. 1 in the NHL's overall standing. Doesn't seem possible now that they're just six points from the basement. … [Read more...] about The Sabres insist otherwise, but this sure feels like last year all over again
John Gilmour gets his chance back in the lineup – at forward
'Gilmour, easily one of the best skaters on the Buffalo defense, said he had not played forward since his Midget hockey days as a teenager. He played on a line with fellow winger Zemgus Girgensons and center Rasmus Asplund – and they got the start against Minnesota's top line of Mikko Koivu between Zach Parise and Kevin Fiala.' … [Read more...] about John Gilmour gets his chance back in the lineup – at forward