'"I felt pretty good," Skinner said with a smile. "I don’t know. I feel like I scored a few times and usually it feels pretty good. ... You can use ‘relief,’ I guess, if that sort of fits the story line because of how long it’s been. I don’t know. I just feel happy to get another goal and add to the lead a little bit more."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner ends scoring drought with third-period goal
Archives for February 2020
The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Penguins 2
'The Sabres (28-25-8) have won four of their last five games and won both of their games in Pittsburgh, including a season-opening win Oct. 3. Jeff Skinner snapped his career-long 22-game goal drought by scoring 5:39 into the third period, his first goal since Dec. 2 and 12th in 51 games this season.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Penguins 2
On Deadline Day, Sabres fans can only hope for a (pleasant) surprise
'There's only a small chance the Sabres are going to emerge as a better team come Monday afternoon. The much more likely scenario is they're actually worse, given the potential of trades involving pending unrestricted free agents such as Jimmy Vesey, Conor Sheary, Johan Larsson or Zemgus Girgensons that will likely yield only draft picks in return.' … [Read more...] about On Deadline Day, Sabres fans can only hope for a (pleasant) surprise
The 'calamity of errors' that cost the Knox family the Sabres' expansion certificate
'In October 2017, Knox said, his code wouldn’t open the gate to allow access to his storage unit in Cheektowaga. He had rented it years earlier and filled it with items that had overwhelmed the leaky basement of his small home near Delaware Park. Bins of family photos, documents and memorabilia, artwork and seasonal clothes. Knox walked into the manager’s office to address the … [Read more...] about The ‘calamity of errors’ that cost the Knox family the Sabres’ expansion certificate
Sabres throttle Penguins early, cruise to rare win in Pittsburgh
'“After the (3-1) goal there was a short little moment of wavering but we quickly got back to our game, and that was probably the critical moment of the game, that we shut them down … and just got back to what we needed to do without the puck,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger inside PPG Paints Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres throttle Penguins early, cruise to rare win in Pittsburgh
Sabres notes: Jeff Skinner scores goal against Penguins, ends long slump
'“You can use ‘relief,’ I guess, if that sort of fits the story line because of how long it’s been. I don’t know. I just feel happy to get another goal and add to the lead a little bit more.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jeff Skinner scores goal against Penguins, ends long slump
Former Sabre Zach Bogosian clears waivers, becomes free agent
'The Massena native must sign with a new team before Monday’s trade deadline to be eligible for the NHL playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Zach Bogosian clears waivers, becomes free agent
Sunday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Defensive decline continues as Penguins lose to the Sabres (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Injured Brian Dumoulin, Nick Bjugstad traveling on Penguins road trip is 'encouraging' (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Ron Cook: Despite two bad games, Penguins still have what it takes to win Stanley Cup (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins lose 2nd game in row, this time at home to Sabres … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Eichel scores twice, Sabres races past sluggish Penguins 5-2
'Eichel, Zemgus Girgensons and Sam Reinhart all beat Tristan Jarry during an early three-goal outburst and Connor Hutton turned away 41 shots as the Sabres earned just their second regulation victory in their last 20 meetings with Pittsburgh. Jeff Skinner picked up his first goal since early December with a pretty deflection in the third period and Eichel’s second goal of the … [Read more...] about Eichel scores twice, Sabres races past sluggish Penguins 5-2
Sabres dominate the Penguins with a 5-2 win in Pittsburgh
'It didn't take the Sabres long to take the early 1-0 advantage when Zemgus Girgensons potted his 11th goal of the season just 14 seconds into the game. The 26-year-old managed to get to the front of the net, and linemate Kyle Okposo managed to feed a nice pass from behind the net to Girgensons, who fired his shot through the five-hole of Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry.' … [Read more...] about Sabres dominate the Penguins with a 5-2 win in Pittsburgh
Plenty to like from Sabres 5-2 win in Pittsburgh
'The Sabres had the better of the play to start all three periods in this game. Sheary and Jimmy Vesey nearly combined to extend Buffalo’s lead back to three goals on their first shift of the frame. Jarry had to come up with a save on Vesey right at the top of the blue paint.' … [Read more...] about Plenty to like from Sabres 5-2 win in Pittsburgh
Sabres terminate Bogosian's contract after clearing unconditional waivers
'In 243 career games with the Sabres, Bogosian has scored 13 goals and registered 54 assists for 67 points, but has missed a total of 170 games as a healthy scratch or due to a number of injuries suffered throughout his entire career.' … [Read more...] about Sabres terminate Bogosian’s contract after clearing unconditional waivers
Jeff Skinner scores first goal since December, Sabres defeat Penguins 5-2
'The Sabres got off to a hot start with Zemgus Girgensons scoring 14 seconds into the game.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner scores first goal since December, Sabres defeat Penguins 5-2
Sabres Shut Down Penguins, 5-2
'Eichel hit the 35 goal mark on the year when he tallied his second of the afternoon on a late game power play. Malkin would add another goal for the Penguins late in the period, but it would be too late as Buffalo skated to their second road win in three games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Shut Down Penguins, 5-2
Eichel's two goals help Sabres top Penguins
'"Just really pleased with the four lines, six [defensemen], goaltending effort," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "All the way through the lineup, everybody contributed today. It's an excellent reaction in a very tough building to react in. We're really pleased with the way the game went."' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s two goals help Sabres top Penguins