'Unfortunately for Sabres goalie Michael Houser, his first career loss came in front of friends and family to a Penguins team he grew up cheering for.' … [Read more...] about Sabres doubled up by Penguins in 12-goal barnburner
Archives for May 2021
Opinion: The Sabres were a no-show for Houser in his hometown
'Drake Caggiula scored two of the Sabres four goals. He was very upset with how they treated their own goalie, “We owe him big time. In the last couple of games he’s been a stone wall back there for us and it’s been a lot of fun playing for him and we kind of laid an egg tonight for him. He deserves better, we owe him, especially being in his hometown we’ve got to be better … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres were a no-show for Houser in his hometown
Opinion: Three observations: Penguins double up on Sabres 8-4
'Houser's two games in Buffalo against the Islanders were a real nice story, but on Thursday night, he faced a team that brings a great deal more firepower, and the Sabres couldn't keep up.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Penguins double up on Sabres 8-4
Sabres clinch worst record in NHL with 8-4 loss to Penguins
'With the loss, the Sabres fall to 15-33-7 on the season. In 55 games, the Sabres have just 37 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres clinch worst record in NHL with 8-4 loss to Penguins
Pens pound Sabres 8-4
'The Sabres goalie grew up just outside of Pittsburgh but his homecoming was ruined by the team he grew up cheering.' … [Read more...] about Pens pound Sabres 8-4
Jack Eichel donates hundreds of bouquets to Roswell Park for National Nurses Day
'This is the second year Eichel has given flowers to Roswell park for national nurses day. The chief nursing officer says Eichel’s mom is a nurse, so he understands the value of their work.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel donates hundreds of bouquets to Roswell Park for National Nurses Day
Carter scores four goals to lift Penguins past Sabres
'Drake Caggiula scored twice, and Michael Houser made 26 saves for Buffalo (15-33-7), which has lost five of seven will finish last in the NHL standings. The 28-year-old goalie won his first two NHL starts, against the New York Islanders on Monday and Tuesday, after not starting a professional game since March 7, 2020, in the ECHL.' … [Read more...] about Carter scores four goals to lift Penguins past Sabres
Sabres captain Eichel sends 450 bouquets of flowers to nurses in Buffalo
'"Nurses have always held a special place in my heart as I grew up watching my mom's dedication to caring for others as a nurse in Boston," Eichel's card read. "While this week is dedicated to celebrating the inspirational and compassionate work that you do every day for patients at Roswell Park, know that I am grateful to you for your tireless work day in and day out. These … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Eichel sends 450 bouquets of flowers to nurses in Buffalo
5 takeaways | Sabres' youth shows in loss to Penguins
'The Sabres twice erased one-goal deficits during the first 30 minutes of their game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, knotting the score at 3-3. The up-and-down tempo eventually tilted toward the veteran Penguins' favor in what ended as an 8-4 loss.' … [Read more...] about 5 takeaways | Sabres’ youth shows in loss to Penguins
At The Final Horn: Sabres 4 - Penguins 8
'Carter completed his hat trick by the 4:36 mark of the second period to give the Penguins a 3-2 lead. Caggiula responded with his second of the night just 37 seconds later, taking advantage of a strong net-front presence from rookie Brett Murray and burying a shot from the left of the net. It was all Penguins from that point on.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Sabres 4 – Penguins 8
Sabres recall Murray from taxi squad
'"I'm at a loss for words. It's honestly something that you work for, every player has worked for their entire life," Murray said. "To finally see your name on a line chart in the NHL is just one of the coolest things in the world."' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Murray from taxi squad
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Houser's success brings joy to Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres organist Curtis Cook plays empty arena, strikes meaningful chord with fans
'“But I think, ultimately, I’m sitting there at the organ and doing everything I normally do during a game, which is going, ‘Yeah!’ or ‘Aww, c’mon,’ as a fan myself. So I just sort of tapped into my own energy to try to bring the music to people at home.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres organist Curtis Cook plays empty arena, strikes meaningful chord with fans
Alan Pergament: Rick Jeanneret to call Saturday's Sabres finale. Will it also be his?
'“Like we have the past few seasons, we will sit down when the time is right to discuss next year,” said Preisler.' … [Read more...] about Alan Pergament: Rick Jeanneret to call Saturday’s Sabres finale. Will it also be his?
Anders Bjork feeling comfortable with Sabres, earns promotion to top line
'“He was dynamic,” interim Sabres coach Don Granato said on a Zoom call following the game. “Getting to pucks, pressuring pucks, hanging on and possessing pucks, and obviously finishing. He’s got a lot of talent and he’s getting more and more comfortable every day and developing chemistry and figuring out our system and how we want to play."' … [Read more...] about Anders Bjork feeling comfortable with Sabres, earns promotion to top line