‘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.’
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 the blue line, Buffalo has had anything but that.’
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.’
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.”’
“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 considered a disappointment. Curtis has faced this reality. I am happy to see him bounce with us in Buffalo in a role that suits him.”‘
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 offensively. But it’s not always the case.”‘
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.”‘
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 (La Presse)
Eichel and Buffalo take on Montreal (AP)
Montreal looks to continue road success in Buffalo (Field Level Media)
Canadiens at Sabres preview (NHL.com)
MTL@BUF: Five things you need to know (Canadiens.com)
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.”’
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.”‘