'Playing a team missing seven players due to Covid protocol, the Sabres were passive and never grabbed the game in SAP Center. Tomas Hertl had two goals and an assist to lead the San Jose Sharks to a 5-3 win over Buffalo, which has dropped two straight in regulation for the first time this season to fall to 5-3-1.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres are too passive in getting schooled by Sharks
Archives for November 2021
Sabres Notebook: Jack Quinn named AHL Rookie of the Month
'"Work ethic, his daily habits, they’ve always been good," Amerks coach Seth Appert said on a video call Monday. "It’s taken another notch now. He’s really embracing being a pro, he’s embracing coming to the rink and finding ways to try to get 1, 2, 5% better at different areas of his game on and off the ice every day. So his attention to detail and his habits are extremely … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Jack Quinn named AHL Rookie of the Month
Sabres lose aggression, fall to Sharks; Victor Olofsson close to returning
'Given their lack of star power, that style has become their bread and butter. If they get away from it, well, losses like Tuesday’s 5-3 setback to the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center will happen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose aggression, fall to Sharks; Victor Olofsson close to returning
Sabres prospect Oskari Laaksonen generating offense for Amerks
'Laaksonen, 22, has found a groove over the last three games, registering one goal and four points. In Saturday afternoon’s thrilling 6-5 road win against the Laval Rocket, he showcased his slick offensive skills, setting up Jack Quinn’s early power-play goal before converting JJ Peterka’s nifty feed in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Oskari Laaksonen generating offense for Amerks
Wednesday's San Jose Coverage
What COVID issues? Record small crowd sees Sharks win again with several veterans out (San Jose Mercury News) San Jose Sharks fans: Cookie nachos, spicy tacos join SAP Center food lineup (San Jose Mercury News) Sharks well ahead of last season's pace after win vs. Sabres (NBC Sports Bay Area) Photo gallery (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s San Jose Coverage
Hertl scores 2 goals as short-handed Sharks beat Sabres 5-3
'“The mindset wasn’t right,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “We didn’t play aggressive. We didn’t play assertive. That game was right there for the taking. We just didn’t play aggressive.”' … [Read more...] about Hertl scores 2 goals as short-handed Sharks beat Sabres 5-3
Strong Start Gives Sabres the Option of Patience with Jack Eichel
'With this start to the year, the Sabres can sit back and wait out any potential Eichel trade partner until they’re satisfied with the return on his services. They can wait right up to the NHL’s trade deadline if need be. The bar has been set so low for Buffalo this year, they can ride out any small storm and still have their fans agree the best move for the franchise is to … [Read more...] about Strong Start Gives Sabres the Option of Patience with Jack Eichel
Buffalo Prospect Jack Quinn is Red-Hot
'Scoring was never a problem for Quinn and his ability to put the puck in the net was a big reason why the Sabres selected the Ottawa 67's star eighth overall in the 2020 draft. When I think back on that season, I always remember a conversation I had with 67's GM James Boyd right at the beginning of the year: He told me to keep an eye out for Quinn, who had been a depth piece … [Read more...] about Buffalo Prospect Jack Quinn is Red-Hot
Sabres bit by Sharks on Tuesday
'The Buffalo Sabres dropped their second consecutive game on the west coast, as the blue and gold found themselves on the wrong side of a 5-3 final against the Sharks inside SAP Center in San Jose.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bit by Sharks on Tuesday
Opinion: The Sabres lost their competitive edge in a loss to San Jose
'The Sharks kept the game uncomplicated and simple and pretty much had it in cruise control by the third period.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres lost their competitive edge in a loss to San Jose
Jack Quinn named AHL's Rookie of the Month for October
'Quinn has already found chemistry working on a line with 2020 second round pick (34th overall) JJ Peterka. The German-born winger is also off to a decent start in his rookie season in North America with a goal and six assists for seven points.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn named AHL’s Rookie of the Month for October
Jeff Skinner scores twice as Buffalo Sabres fall 5-3 to San Jose Sharks
'Hertl scored his second of the game to make it 5-2 Sharks.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner scores twice as Buffalo Sabres fall 5-3 to San Jose Sharks
Hertl has three points for Sharks in victory against Sabres
'"We didn't play to our identity, so a really big learning lesson because that was a very winnable game," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "We have a room of competitive guys that didn't compete hard enough."' … [Read more...] about Hertl has three points for Sharks in victory against Sabres
Sabres stray from assertive identity during loss to Sharks
'Granato felt the Sabres deviated from their aggressive, hard-working identity during the 5-3 loss to the Sharks at SAP Center. It was another lesson for a young team navigating its first long road trip after opening the season with five of six games at home.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stray from assertive identity during loss to Sharks
At The Final Horn | Skinner scores twice as Sabres fall to Sharks
'Jeff Skinner scored twice and Drake Caggiula scored for the Sabres while Craig Anderson stopped 22 of 27 shots. Skinner recorded his first multi-goal game since April 6, 2019.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Skinner scores twice as Sabres fall to Sharks