'“I wasn’t very good tonight, I don’t know if you noticed,” Eichel said after scoring on a penalty shot to clinch a 3-2 win, ending the Sabres’ four-game losing streak.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel scores on penalty shot in OT after Sabres lose Victor Olofsson
Archives for 2020
To acquire Michael Frolik from Flames, Sabres had to trade Marco Scandella
'Botterill said the Sabres needed to trade Scandella, a Montreal native, and his $4 million salary cap hit to create space to acquire Frolik, who carries a $4.3 million cap hit. Both players will be unrestricted free agents following the season.' … [Read more...] about To acquire Michael Frolik from Flames, Sabres had to trade Marco Scandella
Sabres’ Conor Sheary finally starting to showcase more offense
'“(The way) our coaching staff operates, it doesn’t matter who you are on our team, anyone can be in or out,” said Sheary, who won two Stanley Cups with the Pittsburgh Penguins. “You got to be ready when your name is called. It creates a good environment in the room, a competitive environment, guys want to stay in the lineup."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Conor Sheary finally starting to showcase more offense
Edmonton Oilers and Buffalo Sabres mirror images of mediocrity
'Buffalo missed the playoffs 10 of the last 12 years, Edmonton missed them 12 of the last 13. The Oilers are still trying to emerge as a contender five years after drafting Connor McDavid. The Sabres and fighting the same bewildering battle five years after drafting Jack Eichel. The Sabres are on their sixth coach in seven years, the Oilers are on their eighth in 10.' … [Read more...] about Edmonton Oilers and Buffalo Sabres mirror images of mediocrity
Friday's Edmonton Coverage
Edmonton Oilers blow another lead, lose to hapless Sabres (Edmonton Sun) Edmonton Oilers and Buffalo Sabres mirror images of mediocrity (Edmonton Sun) Positive signs for Oilers despite blown lead, loss to Sabres (Sportsnet) Buffalo Sabres rally to defeat Edmonton Oilers 3-2 in overtime (CHED-AM) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Game story: Sabres 3, Oilers 2 (OT) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Edmonton Coverage
Friday's Montreal Coverage
Canadiens trade Mike Reilly and acquire defenceman Marco Scandella (Montreal Gazette) Scandella in Montreal (Journal de Montreal) Canadian: Marco Scandella arrives, Mike Reilly leaves (La Presse) Move for Scandella says Canadiens still believe in playoff hopes (Sportsnet) Marco Scandella: a clear improvement (RDS) Canadiens acquire defenseman Marco Scandella from the … [Read more...] about Friday’s Montreal Coverage
Friday's Calgary Coverage
Flames free up cap-space by trading Frolik to Sabres (Calgary Sun) Dealing Frolik opens doors for Flames in run-up to trade deadline (Sportsnet) Flames acquire 4th round pick (CalgaryFlames.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Calgary Coverage
Eichel’s penalty-shot goal seals Sabres 3-2 win over Oilers
'“By no means is it me beating him,” Eichel said, of splitting McDavid and defenseman Oscar Klefbom at the Oilers blue line, before being hooked by Klefbom on his way to the net. “I wasn’t very good tonight. I don’t know if you noticed. But our team played a great game.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s penalty-shot goal seals Sabres 3-2 win over Oilers
Sabres trade Scandella to Montreal; acquire Flames’ Frolik
'“We’ve been talking a lot about trying to make a situation: a defenseman for a forward. Obviously, we brought in another team to make it happen, but certainly excited to have Michael a part of our group here,” Botterill said during the first intermission of Buffalo’s home game against Edmonton.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Scandella to Montreal; acquire Flames’ Frolik
Eichel's overtime penalty shot lifts Buffalo to a 3-2 win over the Oilers
'Just 1:09 into overtime, Eichel made his way into the Oilers' zone and picked up speed past the Edmonton defense. Before he could get a shot off, Oilers defenseman Oscar Klefbom hooked Eichel and the referees awarded the Buffalo captain a penalty shot.' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s overtime penalty shot lifts Buffalo to a 3-2 win over the Oilers
Sabres' Eichel beats Edmonton on an overtime penalty shot
'The player that I really liked in this game was third star Zemgus Girgensons. He was a force in on the forecheck and even had two great scoring chances on Mike Smith that he created off the rush.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel beats Edmonton on an overtime penalty shot
Sabres trade Scandella to Montreal; acquire Frolik from Calgary
'As for Frolik, the 31-year-old comes to Buffalo after spending parts of the last five seasons in Calgary. In 319 games with the Flames, Frolik has racked up 63 goals and 82 assists for 145 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Scandella to Montreal; acquire Frolik from Calgary
Sabres' Olofsson is NHL's Rookie of the Month for December
'Olofsson had six goals and eight assists for 14 points in 14 games. Olofsson did not record a point in his final four games of December. Montreal’s Nick Suzuki had a goal and nine assists for 10 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Olofsson is NHL’s Rookie of the Month for December
Sabres break four-game skid in 3-2 OT win over Edmonton Oilers
'Along with the two aforementioned lines, the combination of Jimmy Vesey, Marcus Johansson, and Conor Sheary is also doing great things. All three of them are responsible in their own end and none of them are an offensive liability compared to the other two.' … [Read more...] about Sabres break four-game skid in 3-2 OT win over Edmonton Oilers
Eichel Scores Game Winner, Sabres Snaps Losing Streak
'Buffalo trailed 2-0 after seven minutes of play, but less than two minutes after the Oilers scored their second goal, Curtis Lazar tallied his third goal of the season to put Buffalo on the board.' … [Read more...] about Eichel Scores Game Winner, Sabres Snaps Losing Streak