'The Sabres gave Eichel, who appeared to hurt his ankle Tuesday in New Jersey, Thursday morning off. Coach Ralph Krueger seemed confident he would play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Jack Eichel, Linus Ullmark to injuries, game to Devils
Archives for February 2021
Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen nearing return after rough battle with COVID-19
'“Right now, I feel really good,” Ristolainen said. “(My) energy level has been getting better every day since (the) last six days I’ve been and working out. So that’s all good. Yeah, it’s been a long three weeks, and really tough the first two weeks.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen nearing return after rough battle with COVID-19
Buffalo Sabres: The Pegula era hits ten years
'The Leino contract was just one of many, many inglorious moments that the Buffalo Sabres and their supporters have had to endure during the past decade. As we commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Pegula Era at One Seymour Knox Plaza, we look back on out top ten list of the worst moments during that time, going from 10 to 1.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres: The Pegula era hits ten years
Friday's New Jersey Coverage
Devils’ Pavel Zacha scores OT winner to cap off 3-point game vs. Sabres (Newark Star Ledger) Devils’ Pavel Zacha is starting to put it all together | 4 observations from OT win over Sabres (Newark Star Ledger) Pavel Zacha's surge continues, helps Devils outlast Sabres in OT to end three-game skid (Bergen Record) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Game story: Devils 4 at Sabres 3 (OT) … [Read more...] about Friday’s New Jersey Coverage
Zacha scores 1:17 into OT in Devils’ 4-3 win win over Sabres
'With Buffalo up 2-1, the game’s complexion turned 2:58 into the third period when Hall was penalized for high-sticking Wood while battling for the puck in the Devils corner.' … [Read more...] about Zacha scores 1:17 into OT in Devils’ 4-3 win win over Sabres
Sabres’ Ristolainen eager to return after bout with COVID-19
'“The way I think about it, it’s just a bump in the road, and it’s going to make me tougher and better,” Ristolainen said during a video conference call Thursday in his first comments since sharing his experience with the Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat last week. “Right now, I feel really good. Energy level has been getting better every day.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen eager to return after bout with COVID-19
Jeff Skinner Needs to Play in Buffalo
'When Skinner was racking up the goals in Buffalo, he was doing so on the wing of franchise center Jack Eichel and talented winger Sam Reinhart - the two best offensive players on the roster. Of course, that was also back when Phil Housley was still the coach in Buffalo - not Krueger.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner Needs to Play in Buffalo
Devils thwart Sabres in overtime
'The Sabres had an answer in the waning minutes of the third, as, yet again, the blue and gold capitalized on a power play against the Devils. The man advantage is a place Buffalo had terrorized New Jersey this season, and the latest abuser was Sam Reinhart, as he tapped in a pass off the stick of Taylor Hall.' … [Read more...] about Devils thwart Sabres in overtime
Opinion: The Sabres blow a one goal third period lead and lose in overtime to the Devils
'Trailing 3-2 in the third Krueger did insert Mittelstadt in that spot and I didn’t hate it, but once Buffalo tied the game, it was back to Sheahan. To me that’s coaching scared. Buffalo needs wins and it needs wins in regulation. Krueger was clearing coaching not to lose and trying to preserve one point instead of being aggressive and coaching to win.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres blow a one goal third period lead and lose in overtime to the Devils
Opinion: Three observations: Ullmark injury looms large in overtime loss to Devils
'Ullmark had started the last five games for the Sabres, including Thursday night. Through that stretch, Ullmark had saved 124 of 133 shots for a save percentage of .932. He's been a mainstay in the net for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Ullmark injury looms large in overtime loss to Devils
Krueger: Goal is to get Jeff Skinner 'to his 'A-game''
'"The goal is that Jeff gets to his 'A-game', that he's the best possible player for the Buffalo Sabres. As a leader and a coach, I can't reveal all the different pathways we have to get players there. Sometimes that path may be a little rough and rugged. At the end of the day, you're hoping the decisions we make give us the best chance to win on a day, but also help each and … [Read more...] about Krueger: Goal is to get Jeff Skinner ‘to his ‘A-game”
Sabres to welcome fans back on March 20
'The Sabres can allow roughly 1,900 fans into the building to comply with the 10% capacity limit. COVID-19 testing will be required for fans to be allowed in the arena, with fans need proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to welcome fans back on March 20
Five Observations: Sabres fall short to Devils 4-3 in OT
'John Vogl of The Athletic dug up what looks like Eichel wincing coming off the ice earlier this week. But if that were the case, why not just say so? The Sabres don't travel again until Monday, so the gametime decisions could very well continue since travel isn't a factor for almost a week.' … [Read more...] about Five Observations: Sabres fall short to Devils 4-3 in OT
Sabres' Skinner scratched for third straight game
'"My job every single morning is to continue to try to do what's best for the Sabres with all the information we have," Krueger said. "Every decision is made for the whole, for the group."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Skinner scratched for third straight game
Buffalo Sabres to reopen KeyBank Center to fans for select home games
'"The Sabres would like to thank the New York State and Erie County Departments of Health and KeyBank Center staff for their efforts to ensure our fans return to a safe and healthy environment," a release from the team says.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres to reopen KeyBank Center to fans for select home games