Sabres face the Islanders on 4-game losing streak (AP) Game Preview: Islanders vs Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New York Coverage
Archives for March 2021
Rangers analyst Steve Valiquette eviscerates ‘dreadful’ Sabres
'“The Rangers packed it in in the third period but did Buffalo even make an effort to [get to high-scoring areas]? I think they’re very easy to play against,” Valiquette said. “I think that’s a dreadful hockey team. They should be embarrassed.”' … [Read more...] about Rangers analyst Steve Valiquette eviscerates ‘dreadful’ Sabres
'Always engaged' | How Dylan Cozens has shown a maturity beyond his years
'"I think it just comes from being a kid raised in the Yukon and never really having it easy, always having to work for everything," Cozens said. "Just the way I was raised; I like having that grit in my game. I think that's something that's big to have and I like being a player that can play both sides of the game."' … [Read more...] about ‘Always engaged’ | How Dylan Cozens has shown a maturity beyond his years
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Fitzgerald lifts Amerks to 4-2 win over Comets (Amerks.com) Mersch grateful for opportunity with Amerks (Amerks.com) Comets third period comeback falls short in loss to Rochester (UticaComets.com) Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Cozens goes down fighting in latest Sabres loss
'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
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