'You don't expect a No. 1 pick and a guy expected to be a scorer to throw down but that's exactly what the 6-foot-3 Cozens did after some battling behind the Rangers net. And Cozens used his 3-inch height advantage to explode with a flurry of rights, even knocking out Lindgren's mouthpiece.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Cozens goes down fighting in latest Sabres loss
Archives for March 3, 2021
The Wraparound: Some offense but still not enough for Sabres
'The Reinhart goal ended the Sabres' shutout streak at 126 minutes, 42 seconds overall and the final count was 175:44 at 5 on 5.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Some offense but still not enough for Sabres
Sabres notebook: Cozens returns after one-game break
'"I try and take advantage of those days as much as I can," said Cozens, who has had a brutally busy season with his role on Team Canada in the World Junior Championship before joining the Sabres. "Whether it's just taking care of my body, letting my body rest a little bit. Watching the games from up top, you can learn a lot. I think it definitely helps going into the next … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Cozens returns after one-game break
Dylan Cozens’ fight could have lasting effects for Sabres
'The 6-foot-3 Cozens, 20, landed several heavy punches on Lindgren, even knocking his mouthpiece out.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens’ fight could have lasting effects for Sabres
Opining on woeful Buffalo Sabres, Tiger, FitzMagic & March Sadness
'At this point, there appear to be no easy solutions. One would hope the 24-year-old Eichel stays put, and he and his mates rediscover their scoring touch and put together a playoff rush. Firing coaches and GMs usually happens when things go south like this, but that rinse, wash, repeat strategy hasn’t worked very well for a hockey franchise on its sixth coach and fourth GM … [Read more...] about Opining on woeful Buffalo Sabres, Tiger, FitzMagic & March Sadness
Rangers won’t be extorted in potential Jack Eichel trade
'Here is the thing. Given cap constraints, it is essentially an impossibility for the Rangers to accommodate both Eichel, the shiny new apple for which they are at least semi-lusting, and Zibanejad. It will be either/or … or, maybe neither in the not so distant future if the first 20 games are an accurate depiction of what the Swede has become.' … [Read more...] about Rangers won’t be extorted in potential Jack Eichel trade
Wednesday's New York Coverage
Rangers won’t be extorted in potential Jack Eichel trade (New York Post) Filip Chytil makes it through Rangers return intact (New York Post) Rangers use fast start to beat Sabres in final game of homestand (Newsday) Filip Chytil returns to Rangers' lineup against Sabres (Newsday) Postgame takeaways: NY Rangers add to Jack Eichel's frustration in win over Buffalo (White … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New York Coverage
Buchnevich, Shesterkin lead Rangers to 3-2 win over Sabres
'Buffalo pulled Hutton for an extra skater with about 1:40 remaining, but couldn’t get the tying goal.' … [Read more...] about Buchnevich, Shesterkin lead Rangers to 3-2 win over Sabres
Sabres debacle is 'embarrassing' but it could get worse
'It’s about finding a proper, effective management and coaching structure. It’s about cultivating roles and sticking to a plan. (One of our sources suggested Krueger shift to a president’s role in the off-season as a buffer between ownership and management, and bring in an established NHL bench boss.)' … [Read more...] about Sabres debacle is ’embarrassing’ but it could get worse
Rangers send Sabres to fourth straight loss
'Buffalo got back within striking distance in the waning moments of the middle stanza, when Tobias Rieder beat New York's Igor Shesterkin to make it a 3-2 contest in MSG.' … [Read more...] about Rangers send Sabres to fourth straight loss
Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres finally break through but can't beat Rangers
'Buffalo wasn't able to tie the game up in the 3rd, but they had their chances.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres finally break through but can’t beat Rangers
Opinion: The Sabres have found their new leader
'Read that again if you will because there isn’t any other player on that roster that wants to do anything to spark this team. Teams know they’re in for a very easy night when they play the Buffalo Sabres. They know the compete will likely be low and they definitely won’t get hit unless Ristolainen is on the ice. Goalies know they’ll be able to see and handle most shots and in … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres have found their new leader
Krueger: 'We need to get some gritty goals'
'"It is about gritty goals now. We need to get some gritty goals. That, for me, is the way we need to think. The perfect plays and the pretty goals, they happen when you have confidence and when you have flow, when you're in the groove offensively. We need to look at what everybody knows as ugly goals, the second chances in front of the net. Somebody getting called on an … [Read more...] about Krueger: ‘We need to get some gritty goals’
5 Observations: Rangers top Sabres 3-2
'If Sabres fans weren't already sold on Dylan Cozens, they will be now. In the third period, the Sabres 20-year-old rookie got into his first NHL fight and gave his team a much-needed spark. It was the highlight of the game and a glimpse at what Cozens will bring to the table for years to come.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Rangers top Sabres 3-2
Buchnevich has goal, assist for Rangers in victory against Sabres
'Sam Reinhart and Tobias Rieder scored, and Carter Hutton made 16 saves for the Sabres (6-11-3). Buffalo is 0-3-1 in its past four games and 2-8-1 since Jan. 31.' … [Read more...] about Buchnevich has goal, assist for Rangers in victory against Sabres