'“We’re just starting to realize how we need to play, and I think everybody’s getting on the same page in the new system that Donnie wants us to play,” veteran winger Kyle Okposo said. “It seems to be working for our group. … When we had to battle, we had to bear down, we did that.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ belief, confidence growing after tumultuous stretch
Archives for April 12, 2021
Mike Harrington: Sabres doing their jobs, now it's time for GM Kevyn Adams to do his
'There's some chemistry building on this club, players clearly enjoying the game again now that they're free from the shackles of Ralph Kreuger's defense-first plod up and down the ice. But new players or departures can disrupt that mix. The work will have to remain hard for things to keep going well.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres doing their jobs, now it’s time for GM Kevyn Adams to do his
The Wraparound: Sabres' third-period surge completes comeback win
'The Sabres, now 10-25-6, snapped a two-game losing streak and twice tied the score after falling behind on the road. Buffalo is 4-2-2 over its last eight games.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres’ third-period surge completes comeback win
Reports: Sabres acquire Anders Bjork, draft pick from Boston for Taylor Hall, Curtis Lazar
'In Bjork, the Sabres are getting a 24-year-old former fifth-round pick who has played 138 regular-season games over four years in the NHL. He has totaled two goals with three assists and a minus-8 rating while averaging 12:18 of ice time in 30 games for the Bruins this season. He has been a healthy scratch in the last five games. Bjork also played under Sabres interim head … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres acquire Anders Bjork, draft pick from Boston for Taylor Hall, Curtis Lazar
Mike Harrington: Kevyn Adams gets underwhelming return in late-night Taylor Hall deal
'That's the best Adams could do with hours remaining before the deadline? That feels like a panic move.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Kevyn Adams gets underwhelming return in late-night Taylor Hall deal
Sabres rally to stun Flyers; Don Granato making strong case to keep job
'But they’ve started coming back in games and plowing ahead unfazed when they fall behind. They look like a completely different team under Granato, who keeps making a strong case to have his interim tag removed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally to stun Flyers; Don Granato making strong case to keep job
Sabres notes: Arttu Ruotsalaien utilizes lethal shot to score first NHL goal
'“It’s awesome. It’s a dream,” a smiling Ruotsalainen said following his second NHL game, the Sabres’ 5-3 come-from-behind victory inside Wells Fargo Center. “I don’t know what to say. It’s awesome.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Arttu Ruotsalaien utilizes lethal shot to score first NHL goal
Report: Sabres trade Taylor Hall, Curtis Lazar to Bruins
'Hall’s 37-game run with the Sabres was a complete disaster.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres trade Taylor Hall, Curtis Lazar to Bruins
Monday's Philadelphia Coverage
Flyers collapse in closing minutes and are stunned by Buffalo, 5-3, as their playoff hopes are dimmed (Philadelphia Inquirer) As trade deadline arrives, Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher expected to be in sell mode (Philadelphia Inquirer) Five things we learned from Sunday’s Flyers 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres (Bucks County Courier Times) Still hoping to make the playoffs, Flyers … [Read more...] about Monday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Monday's Boston Coverage
Bruins reportedly set to trade for Buffalo’s former MVP Taylor Hall (Boston Globe) Reports: Bruins nab Taylor Hall (Boston Herald) Bruins reportedly make deal for Buffalo's Taylor Hall; acquire defenseman Mike Reilly from Ottawa (Worcester Telegram and Gazette) NHL Trade Deadline: Boston Bruins get Taylor Hall, Curtis Lazar from Buffalo Sabres for Anders Bjork, second-round … [Read more...] about Monday’s Boston Coverage
Asplund, Skinner lift Buffalo to comeback win over Flyers
'“We’re just starting to realize how we need to play,” Buffalo’s Kyle Okposo said. “And everybody is getting on the same page in the new system (interim coach) Don (Granato) wants us to play.”' … [Read more...] about Asplund, Skinner lift Buffalo to comeback win over Flyers
Buffalo Sabres agree to trade Taylor Hall to Boston Bruins, source says
'Hall's 0.51 points per game is a career worst, and he carries a minus-21 rating, fourth worst in the NHL this season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres agree to trade Taylor Hall to Boston Bruins, source says
Boston Bruins Add Big Trade Piece in Taylor Hall
'The deal is the first major move for rookie GM Kevyn Adams since the team appointed him as the boss back in the summer. And it's one that comes with raw emotions for many Sabres fans because while Hall was undeniably having a rough year, the return makes you wonder if the Sabres could have gotten anything more out of the seven-time 50-point player.' … [Read more...] about Boston Bruins Add Big Trade Piece in Taylor Hall
Late Sabres surge results in win over Flyers
'Skinner's second point of the day was also his fifth goal of the season. The forward was locked up with a Flyers' player heading to the net and had the puck go off his skate before the net was dislodged. The goal tied the game at 3-3.' … [Read more...] about Late Sabres surge results in win over Flyers
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres pounce late to snatch victory from Flyers
'Skinner and his line lead Sabre forwards in 5v5 ice time on Sunday afternoon, and he's had an increased role at 5-on-5 since Ralph Krueger's dismissal. It's a nice change for a player relegated to the bottom line early in the year.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres pounce late to snatch victory from Flyers