'Hutton had a .943 save percentage in winning each of his first six starts, including back-to-back shutout wins over Dallas and Los Angeles, to start the season. However, he has since gone 0-7-4 with a .867 save percentage. Hutton has not won a game since Oct. 22, allowing five or more goals in seven of his 11 starts during that span.' … [Read more...] about Carter Hutton to ‘carry the ball’ for Sabres with Linus Ullmark out 3 to 4 weeks
Archives for January 30, 2020
Sabres keep changing defense pairings, and not with great impact
'At a minimum, it is something worth thinking about when postmorteming this Sabres season – a Sabres season that increasingly appears lost, unless your rooting interest has once again returned to hoping for losses and escalating their chances in the draft lottery. Consistency is something that front offices, coaches and players talk about all of the time. And when it comes to … [Read more...] about Sabres keep changing defense pairings, and not with great impact
With Linus Ullmark injured, Sabres will likely turn to goalie Carter Hutton
'Throughout a three-month slump in which he has morphed into a spare part, Hutton, 34, has quietly gone about his business, expressing confidence in his ability to bounce back and showing support for his teammates.' … [Read more...] about With Linus Ullmark injured, Sabres will likely turn to goalie Carter Hutton
First recall to Sabres special for goalie Jonas Johansson: ‘Just really pumped’
'Right away, Johansson called his parents in Sweden, where it was around 5 a.m. At first, his mother, Ulrica, was a little upset he phoned so early. “They were tired, they just woke up,” Johansson said following Wednesday’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “But, no, they were really happy.”' … [Read more...] about First recall to Sabres special for goalie Jonas Johansson: ‘Just really pumped’
"I am happy to see him bounce with us" -Jack Eichel
'"It's easy to have a quick judgment on a player," he continued. People are entitled to their opinion, but it can sometimes break trust. There are also rankings of the best hopefuls. You don't want to think about it, but you end up watching them. When you find yourself among the best prospects, you have the pressure to produce quickly in the NHL. Otherwise you will be … [Read more...] about “I am happy to see him bounce with us” -Jack Eichel
Lazar and the difficult management of expectations
'"Yes, I found it difficult to live with expectations," he said in an interview with the Journal . I don't realize it anymore today, now that I have perspective. I was a Senators first round pick and quickly jumped into the NHL. When I started out, I managed to produce a little offensively. When you are a first-round pick, people expect you to quickly become a force … [Read more...] about Lazar and the difficult management of expectations
The Buffalo Sabers, the disappointing team of a passionate city
'"We were playing well before the break, we lost our match when we came back and all of a sudden people and the media started to be hard on us and called us into question," said Johansson, met after training on Wednesday. . We have to stay positive, and we do. Yesterday, a reporter pointed out to me that the city no longer believed in it. But we believe it."' … [Read more...] about The Buffalo Sabers, the disappointing team of a passionate city
Thursday's Montreal Coverage
Canadiens game day: Wholesale changes as Gallagher returns vs. Sabres (Montreal Gazette) Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres: Five things you should know (Montreal Gazette) "I am happy to see him bounce with us" -Jack Eichel (Journal de Montreal) Lazar and the difficult management of expectations (Journal de Montreal) The Buffalo Sabers, the disappointing team of a passionate city … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Montreal Coverage
Sabres goalie Ullmark out 3-4 weeks; Johansson promoted
'“We know Carter can step up here. He had an excellent start of the season, some struggles of late,” coach Ralph Krueger said. “We feel Carter is ready to be the guy to step in here and carry the ball.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Ullmark out 3-4 weeks; Johansson promoted
Ullmark to miss 3-4 weeks with a lower-body injury
'"We're disappointed for him and for us because he was really building a good season here," Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger said following practice on Wednesday. "We have an excellent staff that's going to bring him back as quick as possible. He's in their hands now."' … [Read more...] about Ullmark to miss 3-4 weeks with a lower-body injury
Sabres call up Jonas Johansson from Rochester
'Carter Hutton will now take over in goal as Buffalo starting goalie, despite his recent struggles with losses in 11 consecutive starts. In the limited action he saw on Tuesday, Hutton turned aside all four shots that he faced.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up Jonas Johansson from Rochester
Krueger: We have to take Ullmark's injury 'really seriously'
'Krueger did compliment the game Ottawa played, but assured fans that the Sabres will come out much better in Thursday's game against the Montreal Canadiens at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Krueger: We have to take Ullmark’s injury ‘really seriously’
Linus Ullmark to miss 3-4 weeks with lower-body injury
'The team announced Linus Ullmark will miss 3-4 weeks with a lower-body injury. He went down in Tuesday night's game against the Senators in a fluke-like play and needed help off the ice, putting little to no pressure on his right leg.' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark to miss 3-4 weeks with lower-body injury
Linus Ullmark out 3-4 weeks, Johansson called up
'Johansson is excited to have his first shot to play in the NHL and was asked when it really sank in that he was getting his chance, “last night I guess, when I got the call obviously and I was calling my parents, calling my family, it’s something you only had in your dreams before and now it became reality.”' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark out 3-4 weeks, Johansson called up
Johansson gets first NHL call-up to replace Ullmark
'It’s been a whirlwind few days of travel. The Amerks were in Syracuse on Saturday. Johansson flew out to California for the AHL All-Star weekend Sunday and Monday. He returned to Rochester Tuesday night and got the call up. He drove to Buffalo Wednesday morning.' … [Read more...] about Johansson gets first NHL call-up to replace Ullmark