New Jersey faces Buffalo on 3-game home slide (AP) Preview: Devils vs Sabres 2.23.21 (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New Jersey Coverage
Archives for February 23, 2021
Sabres' forward shuffle produces lots of chances, still not enough goals
'The Sabres dominated the shots on goal count at 36-23 – and the Islanders only had five in the game's first 34 minutes. The shots attempted were 59-48, also in Buffalo's favor. Quite a departure from last week's two losses to the Islanders at home. Same result.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ forward shuffle produces lots of chances, still not enough goals
The Wraparound: Sabres sunk by late power-play goal, fall to 0-3 against Isles
'The Sabres outshot the Islanders 36-23 in the game and held them to just five shots on goal over the first 34 minutes of play, but Semyon Varlamov made many key saves to keep the Islanders in range.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres sunk by late power-play goal, fall to 0-3 against Isles
Sabres defense stalwart Jake McCabe out for the season with major knee damage
'Of bigger importance is the fact this was the final year of McCabe's contract and he is heading into unrestricted free agency this summer. McCabe likely was looking at a decent raise from his current $2.85 million salary and a good market for his services on a multi-year contract. Given the severity of his injury, McCabe won't be able to cash in this summer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defense stalwart Jake McCabe out for the season with major knee damage
Sabres generate more offense, still fall to Islanders for third time in week
'The Sabres struggled offensively in two home losses to the Islanders last week, scoring just one goal. But Monday inside Nassau Coliseum, they consistently cracked the Islanders’ rigid structure, generating a slew of chances.' … [Read more...] about Sabres generate more offense, still fall to Islanders for third time in week
Sabres’ Jake McCabe out for season
'“I had tears two nights ago already,” Krueger said on a Zoom call late this afternoon from Nassau Coliseum. “It was pretty clear on the doctor’s first assessment we were dealing with a really serious setback. The confirmation just underlines the pain that we feel for the person, first and foremost, and then the player that we lost for the season."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jake McCabe out for season
Tuesday's New York Coverage
Jean-Gabriel Pageau nets late winner as Islanders beat Sabres to keep Coliseum point streak alive (Newsday) Ilya Sorokin likely to see more action in goal during busy March for Islanders (Newsday) Photo gallery (NHL.com) 5 Takeaways: Islanders Overcome Slow Start in 3-2 Win Over Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New York Coverage
Pageau lifts New York Islanders over Buffalo Sabres 3-2
'Ullmark played well in the third, denying Brock Nelson and Adam Pelech on consecutive shots in the same sequence and stopping Pageau swooping in with just over nine minutes left.' … [Read more...] about Pageau lifts New York Islanders over Buffalo Sabres 3-2
Sabres D McCabe to miss rest of season with knee injury
'He can become an unrestricted free agent after this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D McCabe to miss rest of season with knee injury
Islanders use special teams to defeat Sabres
'Sam Reinhart converted on the Sabres third power play chance of the night to even the score at 2-2 part way through the third period. The forward's goal came late in the man advantage while Lee was in the penalty box for intereference.' … [Read more...] about Islanders use special teams to defeat Sabres
The Sabres waste another good game
'Buffalo did just what it had to in the beginning. They took the play to the Islanders and got the lead before the first period was over. The problem was their usual problem. They had great chances and only converted one keeping the opponent in the game.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres waste another good game
Jake McCabe out six-to-eight months with ACL, MCL, and meniscus injuries
'McCabe has spent his entire career with the Sabres after being a former second round pick (44th overall) in the 2012 NHL Draft. In 353 career games with the Sabres, McCabe has scored 18 goals and registered 59 assists for 77 points.' … [Read more...] about Jake McCabe out six-to-eight months with ACL, MCL, and meniscus injuries
Opinion: Jeff Skinner is not underperforming. He is underutilized.
'Despite playing almost entirely with a group of players that averages 36 points per 82 games combined in their careers, Skinner somehow managed to lead the Sabres in goals per 60 minutes of ice time at 5-on-5.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Jeff Skinner is not underperforming. He is underutilized.
Three Observations: Sabres fall short 3-2 to Islanders
'Curtis Lazar is in sole possession of third place on the Sabres in goals this season. THIRD. He has more goals than Jack Eichel, Taylor Hall, and Jeff Skinner combined. That doesn't tell the whole story; Eichel and Hall are still generating chances and racking up assists. But the scorers on this team are Sam Reinhart, Victor Olofsson, and then everyone else.' … [Read more...] about Three Observations: Sabres fall short 3-2 to Islanders
Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe to miss 6 to 8 months due to knee injury
'The Sabres say McCabe injured his ACL, MCL and meniscus in his right knee.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe to miss 6 to 8 months due to knee injury