'Dylan Cozens, Mattias Samuelsson, Matej Pekar and Erik Portillo will each try to help lead their respective countries to a championship.' … [Read more...] about 4 Sabres prospects vying for World Juniors gold
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Collaboration between Sabres, Amerks produces 'good development story'
'"It’s a good development story," Krueger said. "We had him up here, there were some things we thought he needed improvement on and to work on. We communicate that to Chris Taylor, he goes to Rochester, spends some time down there and works specifically on the game he needs to play here in the NHL. It was working down there, too, and he becomes a major player for them. He … [Read more...] about Collaboration between Sabres, Amerks produces ‘good development story’
Former Sabre Uwe Krupp loved starting career in Buffalo: ‘It was a special time’
'“We were missing that one piece of the puzzle that gave us the edge to move it on to the next next round,” Krupp said. “There were great teams, they were good players. You look at when the guys left, they’ve all had a measure of success and won Cups and gained a measure of respect around the league. So it’s a little sad in that way that we didn’t.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Uwe Krupp loved starting career in Buffalo: ‘It was a special time’
Sabres prospects get chance to show their stuff at 2020 WJC in Ostrava
'The other first timer at the tournament for the Sabres is Swedish goaltender Erik Portillo (2019, 67th overall). Portillo will be one of the Swedish backups, either behind Jesper Eliasson (DET, 2018, 84th overall) or Hugo Alnefelt (TBL, 2019, 71st overall). Portillo could easily find himself with a medal by tournament end as the Swedish roster is loaded on the blue line and … [Read more...] about Sabres prospects get chance to show their stuff at 2020 WJC in Ostrava
Latest loss 'a tough pill to swallow' for Sabres entering holiday break
'"This was a big game for us going into the break -- division game," Rodrigues, who had a team-high six shots on goal, said. "It was big, and it’s obviously one that we wanted and we had our chances to take. This one is a tough pill to swallow a little bit, but we have two or three big division games right after the break before New Years. We have to take this break and come … [Read more...] about Latest loss ‘a tough pill to swallow’ for Sabres entering holiday break
The Wraparound: Senators 3, Sabres 1
'Zemgus Girgensons scored the tying goal for the Sabres, and Linus Ullmark made 27 saves in goal. Pageau broke a scoreless tie late in the first period, and Brady Tkachuk was credited with an empty-net goal. Ottawa (16-18-4) has earned points in eight of its last 11 games.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Senators 3, Sabres 1
Sabres send Curtis Lazar to Amerks
'The Sabres began their three-day Christmas break today. They don’t play again until they host the Boston Bruins on Friday. By then, two Sabres forwards who missed Monday’s game – Johan Larsson (upper body) and Kyle Okposo (flu) – could be ready to play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Curtis Lazar to Amerks
Tuesday's Ottawa Coverage
Garrioch Game Report: Senators head into holiday break after win over Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Anderson steals Saber victory (Le Droit) Photo gallery (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Ottawa Coverage
Pageau scores twice, Senators beat Sabres 3-1
'“We had good control early in the game, but we weren’t creating the net pressure that we should have out of the puck pressure that we had,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. “They were opportunistic on their chances. I thought (Ullmark) played a really good game, both goalies were outstanding. It was the one bounce that went their way at the end that cost us the win, but I’m … [Read more...] about Pageau scores twice, Senators beat Sabres 3-1
Senators defeat the Sabres 3-1
'Evan Rodrigues began a Sabres rush into Ottawa's end. After nearly getting pinned on the boards, Rodrigues flipped a pass to Girgensons who tipped it past Anderson.' … [Read more...] about Senators defeat the Sabres 3-1
Anderson makes 43 saves to beat the Sabres
'Buffalo goes into the three day Christmas break tied with Florida for fourth place in the Atlantic Division, three points behind Toronto, one in back of Montreal and one point in front of Tampa Bay. The Sabres have lost four-of-five games while the Leafs have won five in a row.' … [Read more...] about Anderson makes 43 saves to beat the Sabres
Sabres fall short in Ottawa with 3-1 loss to Senators
'Kyle Okposo was a last-second scratch with an illness tonight. I'm not saying that with him healthy, the Sabres would've gone with 12 forwards and six defensemen. But without Okposo, they had no option. There are eleven healthy forwards and eight healthy defensemen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall short in Ottawa with 3-1 loss to Senators
Sabres fall to Senators 3-1
'The team has just one win(3 points) in the past 5 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Senators 3-1
Girgensons scores lone goal in loss to Senators
'The Sabres trailed, 2-1, and Rodrigues was toward the end of a long shift in the Ottawa zone. The puck slid through the blue paint behind goalie Craig Anderson as Rodrigues wrapped behind the Ottawa net, in perfect position to pounce at the other side. Rodrigues timed it perfectly, only to see Anderson making a lunging stop with his blocker. "He made the saves he needed to win … [Read more...] about Girgensons scores lone goal in loss to Senators
At the Horn: Sabres 1 - Senators 3
'Jack Eichel saw his career-best 18-game personal point streak snapped. He tied Gilbert Perreault (Oct. 24 to Dec. 4, 1971) for the most consecutive games played with a point in franchise history.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 1 – Senators 3