‘Buffalo isn’t creating enough traffic in front of the net and most of its 30 shots against Pittsburgh came from the perimeter. General Manager Jason Botterill tried to address the issue at the trade deadline by acquiring power forward Wayne Simmonds, but the Sabres are still having trouble finishing.’
Archives for March 6, 2020
The Nashville tornado hits home for Sabres goalie Carter Hutton
‘Hutton, a partner in a Nashville winery/restaurant project, learned Tuesday while the team was in Winnipeg that the business he joined in 2017 was extensively damaged by the tornado that struck the Music City early Tuesday morning.’
Even in defeat, Evan Rodrigues gets quick lesson about Penguins’ swagger
‘”They just have such a calming presence, there’s no real panic in the room,” Rodrigues said before his return game against the Sabres Thursday in KeyBank Center. “We’re obviously going through a little bit of a losing stretch there when I first got here, and even then there was no worry, no panic. It was just kind of get ready for the next game and prepare the same way and eventually it was going to turn. That was the mindset.”‘
The Wraparound: Penguins 4, Sabres 2
‘Jack Eichel was held without a point for a sixth consecutive game, the longest mark of his five-year NHL career.’
Former Sabres winger Matthew Barnaby arrested in Nashville
‘Officers who responded to the fracas said they observed a strong odor of alcohol on Barnaby’s breath and noted that his eyes were red and watery and that his speech was slurred. Barnaby was charged with public intoxication and taken into custody by police.’
Sabres’ inability to score goals again dooms them in loss to Penguins
‘Barely two weeks ago, the Sabres’ slick offense helped them roar back into the playoff race. They scored 23 goals over a six-game stretch, winning five times. They crept within six points of the Atlantic Division’s final postseason spot. Then they loaded up before the trade deadline, adding wingers Dominik Kahun and Wayne Simmonds. Since then, however, they’ve lost every game, scoring two goals or less in each outing.’
Former Sabre Evan Rodrigues knows why Penguins enjoy so much success
‘The Penguins’ mindset, according to Rodrigues, includes an expectation they will win every game.’
Ex-Penguins forward Dominik Kahun eager for new start with Sabres
‘“I’ve just played a few games, but it’s very fun,” Kahun said. “I like it so far. We have a great group of young guys. It’s very fun so far for sure.”’
Penguins notebook: Conor Sheary makes return to Buffalo
‘“Throughout the two years I was here, the team struggled a little bit to score offensively and to put together good seasons,” said Sheary, who was a healthy scratch for three games this season with the Sabres. “For whatever reason, we were stuck in a rut. I take a little bit of responsibility in that because I came in to be an offensive guy and help the scoring. But for whatever reason, it didn’t work. I don’t know what it is. You didn’t create chemistry maybe, I don’t know. It’s unfortunate that’s didn’t work out but that’s the way it went.”’
Friday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Strong Matt Murray performance leads Penguins to victory over Sabres (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Nick Bjugstad returns to the Penguins’ lineup after missing 46 games (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Matt Murray shines in Penguins’ road victory against Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Penguins notebook: Conor Sheary makes return to Buffalo (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Ex-Penguins forward Dominik Kahun eager for new start with Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Empty Thoughts: Penguins 4, Sabres 2 (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Snap Shots: Penguins 4, Sabres 2 (PittsburghPenguins.com)
Photo gallery (NHL.com)
Photo gallery (Buffalo News)