Buffalo plays Pittsburgh on 8-game road skid (AP) Game Preview: 03.25.21 vs. BUF (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Pittsburgh Coverage (Part II)
Archives for March 25, 2021
Observations: Sabres' attempt to push the pace leading to mistakes on defense
'Across the past two games, the Sabres have allowed 82 shots on goal, including 42 in their first game of a back-to-back against the Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ attempt to push the pace leading to mistakes on defense
The Wraparound: Sabres set franchise record with 15-game winless streak
'Even the consecutive tank seasons from 2013-15 managed to avoid such a spell of futility.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres set franchise record with 15-game winless streak
Sabres' Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's taxi squad assignment is intro to life as an NHLer
'“First of all, I’m just trying to learn as much as I can here,” said Luukkonen, a second-round pick in 2017. “It has been a great experience to be here. We have a lot of great players here, all the coaching staff is really good. There’s a lot to learn from them, and, of course, seeing Linus back on the ice, there’s a lot to learn from him, too. So, I will try to focus on those … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s taxi squad assignment is intro to life as an NHLer
Sabres fall to Penguins, lose 15th straight: ‘We’re not working smart’
'No one, of course, expected the Sabres would win. But right now, they’re so bad a one-goal deficit is noteworthy.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Penguins, lose 15th straight: ‘We’re not working smart’
Sabres goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen excited for first taste of NHL
'“The more time a prospect can get around (the NHL), the easier it becomes for them to associate, ‘Yes, I belong here,’” interim Sabres coach Don Granato said on a Zoom call prior to Wednesday’ 5-2 road loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. “It moves from a dream to a reality for every player in that regard. So it’s a big moment.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen excited for first taste of NHL
Thursday's Pittsburgh Coverage (Part I)
Penguins manufacture offense from all corners in 5-2 victory over lowly Sabres (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Sidney Crosby’s Selke push put on hold with the Penguins needing goals (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins batter lowly Sabres, lose forward Kasperi Kapanen (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Empty Thoughts: Penguins 5, Sabres 2 (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Pittsburgh Coverage (Part I)
Sabres’ winless streak hits 15 as Penguins roll to 5-2 win
'“Frustration has to be the first and the foremost,” Buffalo center Curtis Lazar said. “As a team and as a whole, we have to understand playing skill-based hockey isn’t going to cut it. ... Make every team earn every chance they get. ... It’s on us. It’s on us to right the ship here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ winless streak hits 15 as Penguins roll to 5-2 win
Winless streak reaches 15 games for Sabres
'Crosby used a breakaway opportunity to build a 5-1 lead for Pittsburgh early in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Winless streak reaches 15 games for Sabres
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres lose 15th straight in Pittsburgh Gaudreau
'Dahlin was expected to turn a corner in his development this season, but nobody thought the corner he was turning would leave him worse off.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres lose 15th straight in Pittsburgh Gaudreau
Opinion: Sabres set new franchise low with 15th-consecutive loss
'Sadly for the Sabres, there is no telling when this slide is going to come to an end.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres set new franchise low with 15th-consecutive loss
Sabres drop their 15th consecutive game, the longest stretch without a win in shootout era
'The Sabres current stretch without a win is the longest in the NHL since 2014 and is the most consecutive games without a win since the NHL introduced the shootout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop their 15th consecutive game, the longest stretch without a win in shootout era
Sabres lose franchise record 15-straight games
'Once again the second period proved to be too much for the Sabres. They gave up two goals in 2:07 to fall behind 4-1, a hole that proved too big to climb out.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose franchise record 15-straight games
Luukkonen: “…trying to learn as much as I can” in Buffalo
'“Being back in a professional environment you learn from the older guys and become more professional and you know how to be a better goalie and a better player all around,” Luukkonen said.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen: “…trying to learn as much as I can” in Buffalo
“I don’t think we play very smart” – Sabres looking in mirror to find solution to winless streak
'“I don’t think we play very smart,” defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen said. “We make really stupid mistakes that leads to way too many odd man rushes every game and a team like Pittsburgh, they have skill up front, and they had way too many odd man rushes and yeah I think that we should keep it very simple.”' … [Read more...] about “I don’t think we play very smart” – Sabres looking in mirror to find solution to winless streak