'The Sabres went a ninth consecutive game without registering at least 30 shots on goal and could not generate enough quality scoring chances to back Hutton, who was outstanding while making his first start in four games. The 35-year-old stopped 31 of 32 shots, including all 10 he faced in a scoreless first period.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres’ winless streak reaches 10 with 3-0 loss to Penguins
Archives for March 2021
Inside the NHL: Imagine the Leafs winning the Stanley Cup ... in Buffalo
'Ponder the fact that as rough as Bogosian's Buffalo career was, leading to his contract termination 13 months ago, he has a legit chance to win two Cups in a span of 10 months after winning with Tampa Bay in the Edmonton bubble in September. That's crazy.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Imagine the Leafs winning the Stanley Cup … in Buffalo
Sabres continue tailspin, lose 10th straight: ‘It’s just not happening’
'“My biggest thing is trying to get guys just to buy in here. It’s not up to anybody else but the players. We’re the ones that play the game. Lots of people take different heat for it but it’s up to us as a collective group and it’s just not happening.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue tailspin, lose 10th straight: ‘It’s just not happening’
Injuries to Dylan Cozens, Jack Eichel force Sabres to promote Riley Sheahan
'The upper-body injury Eichel suffered Sunday afternoon will sideline him for “the foreseeable future,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. Meanwhile, rookie Dylan Cozens, who subbed for Eichel, suffered an upper-body injury Thursday and is day to day, Krueger said.' … [Read more...] about Injuries to Dylan Cozens, Jack Eichel force Sabres to promote Riley Sheahan
Sunday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Penguins leave Buffalo with four points and plenty to feel good about (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Mostly healthy on the blue line, Penguins have ‘healthy competition’ on D (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins shut out Sabres, extend winning streak to 5 games (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Empty Thoughts: Penguins 3, Sabres 0 (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
DeSmith stops 24 in Penguins’ 3-0 win over skidding Sabres
'Buffalo was shut out for the fifth time this season. It has scored two or fewer goals in seven of its past eight.' … [Read more...] about DeSmith stops 24 in Penguins’ 3-0 win over skidding Sabres
Another blow to Sabres: Eichel out for `foreseeable future’
'The injury is not considered season-ending, though Krueger on Saturday was unable to provide a fixed timetable on how much time Eichel will miss.' … [Read more...] about Another blow to Sabres: Eichel out for `foreseeable future’
Sabres captain Jack Eichel out for 'foreseeable future'
'Eichel, who was in the midst of a 13-game scoring drought with just two goals this season, had netted an assist in each of his last four games played before suffering the injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Jack Eichel out for ‘foreseeable future’
Losing streak reaches 10 for Sabres in loss to Pittsburgh
'Pittsburgh took advantage of their first power play chance of the night late in the second period to take a 1-0 lead over the Sabres. Jake Guentzel scored his 10th goal of the season after a pass from Evgeni Malkin along the half wall. The game's first goal came with Colin Miller in the penalty box for hooking.' … [Read more...] about Losing streak reaches 10 for Sabres in loss to Pittsburgh
Opinion: Three observations: Carter Hutton strong in his return to net, but it's not enough
'Ultimately, the Sabres needed goals, and they couldn't get any.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Carter Hutton strong in his return to net, but it’s not enough
Opinion: The Sabres waste a spectacular game by Carter Hutton
'Hutton made numerous big saves to keep the game at one goal, but the Sabres once again made a backup goalie look like Dominik Hasek.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres waste a spectacular game by Carter Hutton
Jack Eichel out 'for the foreseeable future' with upper-body injury
'"I would say he's out for the foreseeable future, and because of the nature of the injury, we can't put a fixed date on that. We're expecting it to go on a little longer."' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel out ‘for the foreseeable future’ with upper-body injury
Three Observations: Sabres blanked by Penguins 3-0
'When the Sabres got out to a slow start following their COVID-19 pause, I don't think anyone expected them to reach a skid of nearly unprecedented proportions. It's been 10 games since Buffalo won. They've gone 0-8-2 in that span. No amount of bite, fight, or grit has been able to turn things around for the blue & gold.' … [Read more...] about Three Observations: Sabres blanked by Penguins 3-0
Krueger: Jack Eichel 'out for the foreseeable future'; Dylan Cozens day-to-day
'Eichel has missed the last two games after he got hurt last Sunday in a game against the New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Krueger: Jack Eichel ‘out for the foreseeable future’; Dylan Cozens day-to-day
Sabres offense struggles in 3-0 loss to Penguins
'Carter Hutton did his job. The Sabres goaltender stood on his head at certain points in a game where the team was once again outshot by the opponent. On paper, the numbers don’t look as bad. The Penguins only shot the puck four more times than Buffalo, but things still didn’t seem to come together offensively as the Sabres were shut out for the third time in the last ten … [Read more...] about Sabres offense struggles in 3-0 loss to Penguins