'But surprisingly, TV viewership appears to be only down about 20-25 percent from last year’s disappointing season that ended prematurely because the Sabres didn’t qualify for the Stanley Cup tournament after the Covid-19 outbreak.' … [Read more...] about Alan Pergament: Sabres TV ratings are decent, but will hate watching be a thing?
Archives for March 2021
Changes could be coming to Sabres: ‘Guys expect something’
'General manager Kevyn Adams hasn’t fired or traded anyone or done anything notable as the Sabres keep unraveling. But something has to give, right?' … [Read more...] about Changes could be coming to Sabres: ‘Guys expect something’
Sabres recall Henri Jokiharju from taxi squad, make other moves
'Krueger believes Jokiharju, who often initiated the attack last season, has been overthinking or trying too hard.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Henri Jokiharju from taxi squad, make other moves
Wednesday's New Jersey Coverage
Devils clip Sabres to snap ugly home skid (New York Post) With Mackenzie Blackwood finding groove in win over Sabres, can the Devils turn a corner? (Bergen Record) Nico Hischier out of NJ Devils lineup even longer after surgery to repair sinus fracture (Bergen Record) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Game Story: Devils 3, Sabres 2 (NewJerseyDevils.com) Release: Devils Provide … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New Jersey Coverage
Devils end long home skid, hand Sabres 12th straight defeat
'“It was an excellent effort but we are not rewarded for effort, we are rewarded for results,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. “Very painful at the moment. Frustrating. Opportunity was there. … We came here to win, and we didn’t get it.”' … [Read more...] about Devils end long home skid, hand Sabres 12th straight defeat
Krueger: Sabres in 'deep, dark place' in 'ruthless' East Division
'“I have one job here, and that’s to work with the players that are on our roster and the players that are here on our taxi squad, and this is what we will do again (Tuesday),” Krueger said.' … [Read more...] about Krueger: Sabres in ‘deep, dark place’ in ‘ruthless’ East Division
31 Thoughts: No easy answers for addressing Sabres' messy situation
'But that philosophy will bleed into 2021–22, when teams are hoping to begin their pandemic recoveries. Buffalo is one of the NHL’s great markets — a passionate fan base, and a true driver of league business and interest. Starting Saturday, a limited number of fans will be allowed in KeyBank Center for games, but multiple reports indicate interest is soft — a decade of futility … [Read more...] about 31 Thoughts: No easy answers for addressing Sabres’ messy situation
Maybe the Sabres Actually Are Tanking This Season
'But seriously, the Sabres could very well be tanking. Not the players or the coach, because that is simply not in their DNA. They’re really just that bad for whatever reason. Tanking has to happen at the managerial level. And owners Kim and Terry Pegula and first-year Sabres GM Kevyn Adams have done nothing to dispel the notion that their plan is to add more gasoline to this … [Read more...] about Maybe the Sabres Actually Are Tanking This Season
Sabres' winless streak reaches a dozen
'The Sabres had a response in the second period, as the team scored twice in a span of 57 seconds to tie and claim their first lead of the night. Tobias Rieder's fifth goal of the season evened the score, before Jeff Skinner turned the tides and made it 2-1 with his second of the campaign.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ winless streak reaches a dozen
Opinion: The good effort doesn't matter. The Sabres still haven't won in 12 games
'Skinner scored a nice goal and was feisty and getting under the other team’s skin. To me, that had been missing during his slump and it’s a big part of his game, to get the opponent to concentrate on getting him back and not him scoring.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The good effort doesn’t matter. The Sabres still haven’t won in 12 games
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres show fight but push winless streak to twelve games
'The Sabres were at the top of the league in power play percentage eleven games ago, but as of today, Buffalo has fallen to 9th in the NHL with a 26% conversion rate. The Sabres are 0-for-18 on the power play in their last eleven games.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres show fight but push winless streak to twelve games
Sabres fall to Devils 3-2, extend winless streak to 12
'Down 1-0 in the 2nd period, the Sabres tied things up after Tobias Rieder scored his # of the season. Later on, Jeff Skinner found the net for his second goal of the season, giving the Sabres their first lead since March 9th. The Devils responded with two goals to seal the win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Devils 3-2, extend winless streak to 12
Dirty Dozen: Sabres losing streak continues
'Better still wasn’t good enough.' … [Read more...] about Dirty Dozen: Sabres losing streak continues
How the Sabres’ latest losing streak stacks up
'The longest winless streak in NHL history is, amazingly, 30 games by the 1981-82 Winnipeg Jets. They won their third game of the year on Oct. 17 and then didn’t win again until Dec. 23, going 0-23-7 in between. Going winless in 11 straight ties for the 112th-longest streak in NHL history.' … [Read more...] about How the Sabres’ latest losing streak stacks up
Devils hand Sabres 12th straight loss
'"It was an excellent effort, but we are not rewarded for effort, we are rewarded for results," Buffalo coach Ralph Krueger said. "It's very painful at the moment, frustrating. Opportunity was there. We came here to win and we didn't get it."' … [Read more...] about Devils hand Sabres 12th straight loss