'The Sabres finally broke their goose egg just past the halfway mark of the contest, when Rasmus Ristolainen muscled a puck past Jets netminder Connor Hellebuyck. Ristolainen shuffled what looked to be a centering pass towards Johan Larsson in front, but the puck ended up deflecting off a defenseman in front and into the Winnipeg net, making it a 3-1 game inside Bell MTS … [Read more...] about Jets fly by Sabres 3-1
Archives for March 2020
Special teams made the difference in Sabres loss to Winnipeg
'Neither team had a special team chance in the final frame. I thought Buffalo had their moments, like in all three periods, but again failed to beat the Winnipeg netminder in the defeat. After a practice Wednesday Buffalo is right back at it on Thursday when they welcome the Pittsburgh Penguins to KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Special teams made the difference in Sabres loss to Winnipeg
Should the Sabres general manager stay or should he go?
'Who knows what Terry and Kim Pegula will decide but I have one piece of advice to the Sabres owners. While you may be reluctant to fire another GM in your employ, continuity for the sake of continuity is NOT a good thing.' … [Read more...] about Should the Sabres general manager stay or should he go?
Sabres swept on West Coast road trip, fall to Jets 3-1
'With the loss, the Sabres finish their West Coast road trip winless [0-4] and now have almost no chance at making the playoffs, sitting 12 points back of the Maple Leafs for the third spot in the Atlantic Division with 16 games to play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres swept on West Coast road trip, fall to Jets 3-1
Sabres lose again on road, fall 3-1 to Jets
'The Sabres are yet to win a game since Feb 23 when they did so against the Jets at home.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose again on road, fall 3-1 to Jets
Connor scores in fourth straight game in Jets victory against Sabres
'"No points in four games, we're looking at that in the eyes," Buffalo coach Ralph Krueger said of the four-game road trip. "We're not happy with that. We're going home grumpy and upset. But we also played some really good periods, we are a group in growth with an amazing fight-back. These guys just don't quit, which I'm pleased about."' … [Read more...] about Connor scores in fourth straight game in Jets victory against Sabres
Road trip ends with loss in Winnipeg
'"We're not happy with that," Krueger said. "We're going home grumpy and upset but we also played some really good periods. We are a group in growth. We are a group with some amazing fightback. These guys just don't quit, which I'm pleased about."' … [Read more...] about Road trip ends with loss in Winnipeg
At the Horn: Sabres 1 - Jets 3
'At game's end, they found themselves 12 points behind Toronto for the third seed in the Atlantic Division and 12 points behind Columbus for the second Wild Card spot. Buffalo has 16 games remaining. Toronto is playing in San Jose tonight.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 1 – Jets 3
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Meet the Amerks: Taylor Leier (WROC-TV) Amerks top 10 takeaways from February (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Good news for bedraggled Sabres: Victor Olofsson, Linus Ullmark return to practice
'Winger Victor Olofsson was in his normal spot on a line with Jack Eichel and Sam Reinhart, a surprising development after most observers thought his season might be over when he hobbled to the bench during Saturday's loss to the Coyotes.' … [Read more...] about Good news for bedraggled Sabres: Victor Olofsson, Linus Ullmark return to practice
As disappointing trip closes, Ralph Krueger wants Sabres to maintain intensity
'"It's just really important we keep communicating," Krueger said after practice in Bell MTS Place. "Lots of communication going on between the coaches and the players and the players and each other. And we keep everybody active so nobody starts feeling sorry for themselves and loses their eye on the ball. And the ball is that we're developing a culture here. We're developing … [Read more...] about As disappointing trip closes, Ralph Krueger wants Sabres to maintain intensity
Sabres’ Victor Olofsson, Linus Ullmark return from injuries, practice
'Sabres coach Ralph Krueger told reporters Olofsson will face the Jets. “It looks like he felt good today and we’re really pleased,” he said. “We all had no idea which way this was going to go and it’s gone in the right direction, so we’re happy to be able to keep the lines together.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Olofsson, Linus Ullmark return from injuries, practice
Tuesday's Winnipeg Coverage
Game Day: Sabres at Jets (Winnipeg Sun) Eichel and the Sabres visit the Jets (AP) Jets hope to end slump against Sabres (Field Level Media) Sabres at Jets preview (NHL.com) Gameday: Jets vs Sabres (WinnipegJets.com) Thomas' Five Storylines - BUF @ WPG (WinnipegJets.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Winnipeg Coverage
How do you fix the Buffalo Sabres?
'Now here’s where it gets interesting: the Sabres have a ton of free agent forwards this summer and I say you let the majority walk. Michael Frolik, Jimmy Vesey, even home-grown products Zemgus Girgensons and Johan Larsson can all be replaced. None of them will be the secondary scorers the Sabres need. Maybe you re-sign Wayne Simmonds for leadership and toughness, but only if … [Read more...] about How do you fix the Buffalo Sabres?
Ullmark and Olofsson on the ice for the Sabres today
'The goalie was happy to be back with his teammates more than anything, saying “it’s more to be being around the boys, I think that’s the biggest thing for me” Ullmark continued, “when you’re injured you’re kind of in your own bubble trying to work on things that you need to do to get back as soon as possible, so you don’t really hang around with the boys anymore, so that’s one … [Read more...] about Ullmark and Olofsson on the ice for the Sabres today