'"We want to make trades. We want to add to our group. People ask if we're waiting for the trade deadline. We're not waiting for the deadline. We're trying to proceed with some things that haven't materialized"' … [Read more...] about Botterill: ‘We want to make trades’
Archives for January 2020
Sabres win back-to-back games, top Golden Knights 4-2
'Jack Eichel is good and we all know it. With his goal tonight, he ties his career high with 28. He's also once again streaking, recording at least a point in eight straight games and tonight, tallied two with a goal and an assist. Combined with the 17-game point streak he recorded back in November-December, Eichel becomes the fifth player to record two separate point streaks … [Read more...] about Sabres win back-to-back games, top Golden Knights 4-2
Thompson's season ends following shoulder surgery
'Thompson was originally injured on November 17th but team doctors later determined surgery was the next necessary step to ensure a full recovery.' … [Read more...] about Thompson’s season ends following shoulder surgery
Sabres Down Golden Knights 4-2
'Jack Eichel gave the Sabres the 3-2 lead in the third period taking the puck the length of the ice on a breakaway and beating Shea Theodore to put the puck past Marc Andre-Fleury. The goal was Eichel’s 28th of the season, tying a career best from a season ago.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Down Golden Knights 4-2
Eichel's goal in third lifts Sabres past Golden Knights
'"I knew I had [Zemgus Girgensons] coming with me there. [Sam Reinhart] makes a nice play on the wall," said Eichel, who has 10 points (four goals, six assists) in an eight-game point streak. "I think [Theodore] tried to step. I just tried to get it around him. I kind of saw Fleury cheating a little bit on the pass so I just tried to tuck in the short side."' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s goal in third lifts Sabres past Golden Knights
Eichel, Reinhart lead Sabres to 'gutsy win' over Golden Knights
'"I thought between periods we stayed quite calm, but we were stern, we were angry, and it was just about getting back to that," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "The first period was one of our best in a long time. It was quite disappointing then to give up on some of those habits."' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Reinhart lead Sabres to ‘gutsy win’ over Golden Knights
At the Horn: Golden Knights 2 - Sabres 4
'Reinhart recorded his 11th multi-point game of the season. With his three-point performance (1+2) against Vegas, he is producing at over a point-per-game clip at home this season (11+13) in 23 games.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Golden Knights 2 – Sabres 4
Thompson undergoes shoulder surgery
'After further evaluation with the Sabres' team doctors during the rehab process for his injury sustained on Nov. 17, it was determined that surgery was the appropriate next step in Thompson's recovery process.' … [Read more...] about Thompson undergoes shoulder surgery
Sabres Mailbag: Will Jason Botterill make a significant trade?
'The Sabres are stuck. Botterill currently has no cap space and will have a difficult time trading Bogosian or Rodrigues. Memo to players: leaking to reporters that you requested a trade will only make it more difficult for your team to move you. The only realistic way to potentially add an impact forward this season is by trading Rasmus Ristolainen or Brandon Montour. … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Will Jason Botterill make a significant trade?
Paul Hamilton heads back on the road with the Sabres
'In October, Hamilton told many people who have covered the Sabres that he was pulled off the road because of a corporate Entercom edict to save expenses.' … [Read more...] about Paul Hamilton heads back on the road with the Sabres
Sabres at 50: Pierre Turgeon could be Buffalo’s next Hall of Famer
'In 1,294 games over 19 seasons, Turgeon scored a whopping 515 goals and 1,327 points. He ranks 38th all-time in goals and 32nd in points. Everyone ahead of him on the points list has been inducted. The nine eligible players behind him on the points list are in.' … [Read more...] about Sabres at 50: Pierre Turgeon could be Buffalo’s next Hall of Famer
Tuesday's Vegas Coverage
Buffalo hosts Vegas after Rodrigues’ 2-goal game (AP) Golden Knights aim to snap skid at Sabres (Field Level Media) Golden Knights at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Morning Skate Report: January 14, 2020 (VegasGoldenKnights.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Vegas Coverage
Evan Rodrigues, Zach Bogosian provide offense in 'good team game' for Sabres
'"At the end of the day, it’s hockey," Rodrigues said. "You keep reminding yourself and keep believing in yourself. I have a belief in myself that I can do it. It was going to go in eventually, and obviously it was nice to see it go in. Hopefully that continues."' … [Read more...] about Evan Rodrigues, Zach Bogosian provide offense in ‘good team game’ for Sabres
Sabres plan to keep Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in Rochester for one week
'According to Buffalo Sabres assistant general manager Randy Sexton, Luukkonen will spend the next week with Rochester before returning to Cincinnati. The Sabres want Luukkonen to play approximately 40 games this season between the Amerks and Cyclones.' … [Read more...] about Sabres plan to keep Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in Rochester for one week
The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 5, Detroit Red Wings 1
'Evan Rodrigues scored two goals – his first of the season – in the game's first five minutes, and Zemgus Girgensons added another on a breakaway to give the Sabres a 3-0 lead through 20 minutes. Zach Bogosian and Rasmus Ristolainen also scored for Buffalo, and Linus Ullmark made 21 saves.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 5, Detroit Red Wings 1