‘Goaltending hasn’t been the primary reason for the Sabres sitting last in the NHL with 16 points in 25 games. However, mistakes on defense have been magnified recently because Buffalo isn’t receiving enough bail-out saves from Johansson or Hutton.’
Archives for March 13, 2021
Sabres forward Dylan Cozens considered ‘day to day’ with upper-body injury
‘In 20 games this season, Cozens has totaled three goals with two assists and a minus-7 rating while averaging 13:38 of ice time. He was also playing on the second power-play unit and previously skated in the bottom six.’
Sabres move on to general public ticket sales for March 20 return of fans
‘One look at the standings — where the Sabres are last in the NHL with a 6-15-4 record — is the obvious first reason why a franchise that had a waiting list for season tickets just a few years ago couldn’t get its most ardent customers to fill up 10 percent of its arena for its first game with fans since March 9, 2020.’
Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt developing into dependable forward
‘“Last year, I kind of saw how quickly it can be taken away,” Mittelstadt said last month. “I kind of took it for granted a little bit.”‘
Sabres rookie Dylan Cozens undergoing further evaluations, day to day
‘Just 20 games into his NHL career, Cozens, 20, has established himself as one of the Sabres’ top players. He filled in for captain Jack Eichel as the No. 1 center twice this week.’
Saturday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Buffalo faces Pittsburgh, aims to halt 9-game slide (AP)
Game Preview: 03.13.21 at BUF (PittsburghPenguins.com)
Cozens’ status still unknown; Eichel remains out minimum 7-10 days
‘The Rochester Americans are dealing with, what could be, a COVID-19 outbreak. Two games have been postponed, and the team is under complete quarantine and hasn’t practiced for two days. That also means the Sabres cannot call up any players from the Amerks’ roster.’
Cozens misses practice with upper-body injury
‘”There are tests and evaluations going on today and we’ll keep you posted,” Krueger said.’