'Even if he retains half of Hall’s exorbitant $8-million cap hit, Adams’ price will have to drop. While a reduced Canadian quarantine could open a couple options, Hall’s full no-move clause could also limit his GM's trade partners.' … [Read more...] about Quick Shifts: What Eric Staal’s trade means for the Taylor Hall market
Archives for March 2021
17 winless games in a row for the Sabres
'Buffalo's winless streak hit an unfathomable 17 games in a row. The team is 0-15-2 in that stretch.' … [Read more...] about 17 winless games in a row for the Sabres
Opinion: Sabres were better team for 40 minutes, but still lost in Boston
'The shots, when it mattered the most, were 15-3 in favor of the Bruins, costing a very fragile-minded group their 17th-straight loss.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres were better team for 40 minutes, but still lost in Boston
Opinion: Three observations: Ullmark's return keeps Sabres in it, but Bruins prevail
'The Sabres had played a couple of good periods against the Bruins in the opening 40 minutes of the game, but Buffalo simply couldn't get it going in the closing 20 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Ullmark’s return keeps Sabres in it, but Bruins prevail
Sabres fall short 3-2 to Bruins in Ullmark's return
'Ullmark's last full game between the pipes was also Buffalo's last win. They haven't picked up two points in a single outing in over a month; Saturday's loss marks the 17th game of Buffalo's skid. The Sabres host the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall short 3-2 to Bruins in Ullmark’s return
Sabres winless streak hits 17 games in 3-2 loss to Bruins
'"We were not as aggressive as we needed to be, collectively. We just weren't moving as a group of five well enough. We got into a rhythm to start the game, then in the third ... we were not moving as a unit," interim coach Don Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres winless streak hits 17 games in 3-2 loss to Bruins
Sabres fall to Bruins, extend record skid to 17
'"We obviously played a good game, a good hockey game," Sabres forward Kyle Okposo said. "A couple bounces end up in the back of our net and I just didn't think we had enough looks in the third period there to really try and put them away and end the game. We've just got to find a way to keep pushing for offense.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Bruins, extend record skid to 17
'They elevated their intensity' | Sabres unable to hold off Bruins' push
'The Sabres entered the second intermission with a 2-1 lead on the strength of goals from Reinhart and Kyle Okposo. Nick Ritchie tied the game early in the third period and Craig Smith scored the winning goal with 3:50 remaining. The Bruins played to a 15-3 shot advantage over the final 20 minutes.' … [Read more...] about ‘They elevated their intensity’ | Sabres unable to hold off Bruins’ push
At The Final Horn: Sabres 2 - Bruins 3
'The Sabres are 0-15-2 over their last 17 games. Their last win came on February 23.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Sabres 2 – Bruins 3
Ullmark, Okposo activated from injured reserve
'Forward C.J. Smith and goaltender Michael Houser have been loaned to the taxi squad.' … [Read more...] about Ullmark, Okposo activated from injured reserve
In dealing Eric Staal to Habs, Kevyn Adams makes first big pre-deadline move
'"Found out about 'Staalsie' right before practice and just got off the ice to go wish him well," said Okposo. "He's a character guy. He's a really good person. He's a good man. He's had a heck of a career to date. And he's gonna continue to play well, so wish him nothing but the best."' … [Read more...] about In dealing Eric Staal to Habs, Kevyn Adams makes first big pre-deadline move
Sabres notebook: Granato, Ellis clear Covid protocol and will return to bench Saturday
'The team and NHL does not disclose the nature of someone's trip to Covid protocol, but the quick return of the Sabres' coaches is indicative of a false positive test that they produced or was produced by a close contact.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Granato, Ellis clear Covid protocol and will return to bench Saturday
After trading Eric Staal, Sabres know more moves coming: ‘Nobody’s naive’
'Staal approved the deal because Montreal was on his 10-team no-trade list, according to The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun.' … [Read more...] about After trading Eric Staal, Sabres know more moves coming: ‘Nobody’s naive’
Don Granato, Matt Ellis clear COVID-19 protocols, join Sabres in Boston
'Appert led Friday’s Sabres practice in Boston, according to The Buffalo News. Meanwhile, in Rochester, Amerks assistants Adam Mair and Mike Weber shared the coaching duties against the Syracuse Crunch.' … [Read more...] about Don Granato, Matt Ellis clear COVID-19 protocols, join Sabres in Boston
Sullivan: Pegulas' 'economic' approach has Sabres floundering
'But does anyone believe that the Pegulas will do the right thing here? That’s one of the Sabres’ specialities, making moves for the wrong reasons — to save face, or to prop up cronies, or to show the media that no one is going to show them how to run things.' … [Read more...] about Sullivan: Pegulas’ ‘economic’ approach has Sabres floundering