'“I mean, it doesn’t always need to look pretty, especially teams like New Jersey and (the) Rangers,” Ristolainen said. “They are in similar situations as us, and they haven’t had a lot of success lately, and we are the teams that are trying to sneak into the playoff battles. And these are important games. It doesn’t need to be pretty. I just feel like we are (the) better team, … [Read more...] about Rasmus Ristolainen creates ‘chaos,’ but Sabres’ problems persist in loss
Archives for February 1, 2021
Mike Harrington: This Sabres loss was about way more than goaltending
'The Sabres' puck management was terrible all day and they botched time and situation three times in the first two periods. The goals against were bizarre. The top-paid offensive players still don't score (Jack Eichel + Taylor Hall + Jeff Skinner + Kyle Okposo = three goals thus far).' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: This Sabres loss was about way more than goaltending
Wraparound: Mistakes spoil Sabres' comeback attempt in loss to Devils
'Buffalo (4-4-2) had earned points in six of its previous games and is now 0-4-1 when trailing after the second period this season.' … [Read more...] about Wraparound: Mistakes spoil Sabres’ comeback attempt in loss to Devils
Casey Mittelstadt deployed as Sabres' extra attacker during 'really good game'
'“We had a second group of six coming up here, but we thought Mittelstadt was really creating a lot (today),” Krueger said. “He looked really fresh. He didn’t play (Saturday). That’s purely a gut decision that we thought he would be a good buzz out there in that last stretch. If you watch his game tonight, he was as fresh as anybody because of that. That’s a call that works or … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt deployed as Sabres’ extra attacker during ‘really good game’
Sabres keep living dangerously, fall to Devils after comeback
'Still, 10 games into the season, the Sabres have earned just one convincing win, way back on Jan. 18, when they annihilated the Philadelphia Flyers 6-1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep living dangerously, fall to Devils after comeback
Sabres notes: Rasmus Ristolainen wreaking havoc on power play
'“If some other teams, they have some good net-front presence, I know how hard it is to play when there’s guys standing in front of the net screening (the) goalie all the time,” the Sabres veteran said after scoring a power-play goal in Sunday afternoon’s 5-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Rasmus Ristolainen wreaking havoc on power play
Former Sabres coach Lindy Ruff feels ‘rejuvenated’ leading Devils
'“I thought it was a reality that I may never be a head coach again,” Ruff said. “That definitely was on my mind.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres coach Lindy Ruff feels ‘rejuvenated’ leading Devils
Sabres battle back from slow start, run out of gas in loss to Devils
'Buffalo often put Hutton in untenable situations in the loss. Still, the veteran goaltender made a few big stops and kept the Sabres in the game. It was Hutton’s first appearance since suffering an injury that forced him from Buffalo’s 3-0 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Jan. 19. He finished Sunday’s game with 32 saves.' … [Read more...] about Sabres battle back from slow start, run out of gas in loss to Devils
Monday's New Jersey Coverage
Devils’ Michael McLeod, Miles Wood both score 2 in win over Sabres (Newark Star Ledger) 6 observations from Devils’ win over Sabres: Michael McLeod, Miles Wood spark big day for 4th line, COVID concerns, more (Newark Star Ledger) How the Devils salvaged a split in their first big road trip of the season (Bergen Record) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Game story: Devils 5, Sabres 3 … [Read more...] about Monday’s New Jersey Coverage
McLeod, Wood score twice in Devils’ 5-3 win over Sabres
'“Our puck management was really bad tonight,” Sabres coach Ralph Kreuger said. “We were playing into their hustle. We were playing into their persistent checking. I wouldn’t say we didn’t work. The guys worked hard to get us back from down two and then down 3-2 again with a late, painful goal. In the end, you have to give it to New Jersey. They deserve this win today.”' … [Read more...] about McLeod, Wood score twice in Devils’ 5-3 win over Sabres
Devils flip the script on the Sabres
'A little less than seven-minutes of game time later, New Jersey once again prohibited Buffalo to take any type of lead on the afternoon. The Devils took a 4-3 advantage on a very soft shot from the corner.' … [Read more...] about Devils flip the script on the Sabres
Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres play catch-up with Devils, Ristolainen stars in new PP role
'Not only were the Devils able to control the pace of play, Natural Stat Trick gives the Devils a 22-11 advantage in high danger scoring chances at 5v5.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres play catch-up with Devils, Ristolainen stars in new PP role
Opinion: The Sabres get outworked and lose to New Jersey
'Buffalo just had too many mental breakdowns and too many mistakes to beat a team that totally outworked them.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres get outworked and lose to New Jersey
Five Observations: Sabres' point streak ends with 5-3 loss to Devils
'I know it's just one scratch, but Brandon Montour has been abysmal lately. Yes, he adds an offensive threat on the rush, but in his own end he seems to hesitate every time the puck is in the corner, and he's mishandled the puck in front time and again. I know a lot's invested in him. $3.85 million, to be exact. But he hasn't been playing like it.' … [Read more...] about Five Observations: Sabres’ point streak ends with 5-3 loss to Devils
Buffalo Sabres recall forward Casey Mittelstadt from taxi squad
'Mittelstadt made an appearance in one game for the Sabres this season, recording an assist in a 4-3 shooutout win over Washington on January 24th.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres recall forward Casey Mittelstadt from taxi squad