'"It's just my 25 years of coaching, I've often done that where you have a very designated net-front personality," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "It could be a forward who has that personality or a defenseman. … We definitely saw that as a 6-on-5 necessity, to have a definite presence who can win also retrievals and battles."' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen’s net-front presence has helped fuel resurgent power play
Archives for January 2020
Jack Eichel's nifty winner is a product of the tone Ralph Krueger is setting for Sabres
'"The group just responds to Ralph so well and the message he delivers," said Eichel, whose goal tied his career high for a season at 28. "Especially after games like St. Louis and Vancouver where I think we get away from our identity a little bit and we don't do the things that make us successful, Ralph is able to hone the group in so well and get us to play the game we know … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s nifty winner is a product of the tone Ralph Krueger is setting for Sabres
Sabres' Zemgus Girgensons' work ethic contributes to 'heart of the team'
'“It’s important that he keeps his feet moving,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. “When he’s skating, he’s a force and he makes a difference in both directions, and that’s what we like about him is he generally is always giving it all and I cannot think of very many moments when he’s not trying as hard as (possible). If you do that as a group and make mistakes, you get away … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons’ work ethic contributes to ‘heart of the team’
Sabres announce Tage Thompson undergoes season-ending shoulder surgery
'The Sabres tried rest and rehab for several weeks hoping to avoid surgery, but the decision was finally made to have the 6-foot-6 Thompson undergo the procedure so he would be ready for training camp in the fall. The team did not specify the nature of Thompson's injury and is listing his recovery time as five to six months.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce Tage Thompson undergoes season-ending shoulder surgery
The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 4, Vegas Golden Knights 2
'On a 2-on-1 break with Zemgus Girgensons, Eichel cut around Vegas defenseman Shea Theodore and fooled Marc-Andre Fleury with a short chip shot when the goalie was cheating to his left to play a pass or a cut through the crease.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 4, Vegas Golden Knights 2
Jack Eichel’s ‘moment of brilliance’ helps Sabres beat Golden Knights
'After Eichel grabbed linemate Sam Reinhart’s pass in his own zone and roared through the neutral zone with Zemgus Girgensons, Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore tried to sweep the puck away above the left circle. Eichel zoomed by Theodore before fooling Fleury. “I kind of saw Fleury cheating a bit on the pass so I just tried to tuck in the short side,” Eichel said.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s ‘moment of brilliance’ helps Sabres beat Golden Knights
Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons scoring goals, feeling confident on top line
'“What we like about him is he is generally always giving it all,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said prior to Tuesday’s 4-2 win against the Vegas Golden Knights inside KeyBank Center. “I cannot think of very many moments where he’s not trying his hardest.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons scoring goals, feeling confident on top line
Sabres’ Tage Thompson undergoes shoulder surgery, out five to six months
'Thompson enjoyed a stellar start with the Rochester Americans this season, scoring six goals and 12 points in 16 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson undergoes shoulder surgery, out five to six months
Colin Miller still searching for role with Buffalo Sabres
'“It’s just part of it, I guess,” Miller said. “You’ve got to be prepared to play when you’re called upon and work hard when you’re not.”' … [Read more...] about Colin Miller still searching for role with Buffalo Sabres
Wednesday's Vegas Coverage
Golden Knights start road trip with loss to Sabres (Las Vegas Review Journal) Colin Miller still searching for role with Buffalo Sabres (Las Vegas Review Journal) Golden Knights start lengthy road trip with loss in Buffalo (Las Vegas Sun) Vegas Falls to Buffalo in Road Trip Opener, 4-2 (VegasGoldenKnights.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Vegas Coverage
Eichel’s end-to-end rush sparks Buffalo’s 4-2 win over Vegas
'“I thought the way he came back in the third showed a lot of leadership on his part,” Okposo said. “It showed a lot of character. When the game was on the line, he took it over, and that was great to see, special to see.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s end-to-end rush sparks Buffalo’s 4-2 win over Vegas
Sabres’ Thompson to miss 5-6 months after shoulder surgery
'Thompson had seven goals and five assists for 12 points in 65 games with Buffalo last season before being demoted to the minors. The 2016 first-round draft pick was acquired by the Sabres in a multiplayer trade that sent center Ryan O’Reilly to St. Louis in July 2018.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Thompson to miss 5-6 months after shoulder surgery
Sabres double up on the Golden Knights, 4-2
'That 28-goal marker is a milestone, as it tied his career-high set last season. Eichel still has 35 games ahead of him this year to improve upon that total in a major way.' … [Read more...] about Sabres double up on the Golden Knights, 4-2
The Sabres came back for a big win over Vegas
'In the last two wins over Vegas and Detroit, Ullmark has been coming up with the big save at the big time. That’s something that’s been missing from many of his games lately.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres came back for a big win over Vegas
Tage Thompson has shoulder surgery
'In the beginning, the Sabres were trying to avoid surgery through rehab, but as it went on, they realized it had to happen. Before Thompson could have the surgery, he needed to continue his rehab and strengthen the area around it to get it ready. Other opinions were sought out, but in the end, surgery had to be the option.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson has shoulder surgery