'Another round of testing for the Sabres’ traveling party cleared everyone else on the roster and the Sabres overcame that encounter with adversity to build a three-goal lead, only to fall apart in the final 40 minutes and lose to the Panthers 7-4.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ goalie situation looms large after another brutal loss
Archives for December 3, 2021
A key player in Panthers' hot start, Sam Reinhart 'excited' to face Sabres
'When Reinhart learned of the trade at approximately 11:30 p.m. Eastern time, the conversation with Adams was brief. But once the deal was official and Reinhart processed the news that he was leaving Buffalo after seven seasons, he called Adams back to express his gratitude and wish the Sabres luck. The interaction was captured by the Sabres in their Beyond Blue and Gold video … [Read more...] about A key player in Panthers’ hot start, Sam Reinhart ‘excited’ to face Sabres
Sabres start fast in loss to Panthers; Casey Mittelstadt impressive in return
'“We’ve got a play a full 60 how we played the first 20,” Hinostroza said on a Zoom call following the Sabres’ 7-4 loss.' … [Read more...] about Sabres start fast in loss to Panthers; Casey Mittelstadt impressive in return
Sabres excited to add goalie Malcolm Subban after losing Dustin Tokarski
'“So that’s a real peace of mind when everybody goes through testing,” Granato said on a Zoom call prior to Thursday’s game at FLA Live Arena. “So there’s concern always when you’re in the middle of a pandemic and we are still in the middle of a pandemic. … We’ve been in this thing and it doesn’t seem like it’s going away."' … [Read more...] about Sabres excited to add goalie Malcolm Subban after losing Dustin Tokarski
Friday's Florida Coverage
‘The belief is fantastic’: Panthers pull off three-goal comeback for second straight game (Miami Herald) Photo gallery (Miami Herald) For second straight game, Panthers roar back to win after trailing 4-1 (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Photo gallery (NHL.com) 5 Takeaways: Panthers Score 6 Straight in Comeback Win vs. Sabres (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Florida Coverage
Friday's Chicago Coverage
Chicago Blackhawks trade goalie Malcolm Subban to the Buffalo Sabres for future considerations (Chicago Tribune) Blackhawks trade Malcolm Subban to Sabres, freeing goalie logjam (Chicago Sun Times) Blackhawks make trade with Buffalo involving Subban (NBC Sports Chicago) Release: Blackhawks Trade Malcolm Subban to Sabres (Blackhawks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Chicago Coverage
Panthers come back from 3 down again to beat Sabres 7-4
'“At some point when they’re coming after us we have to play back and stop the bleeding,” Mittelstadt said. “That’s been a sour spot for a lot of the year.”' … [Read more...] about Panthers come back from 3 down again to beat Sabres 7-4
Sabres acquire Subban from Chicago to fill thin goalie depth
'Subban is the younger brother of New Jersey Devils defenseman PK Subban. He was selected by Boston in the first round of the 2012 draft. He joins his fourth team after being traded to Chicago by Vegas in February 2020.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Subban from Chicago to fill thin goalie depth
Early lead evaporates in Sabres loss to Florida
'Florida was able to capitalize on a frenetic sequence at both ends of the ice, resulting in a 5-4 lead for the home team. The Sabres thought they had a go-ahead goal with an open net, but a Panthers defender was able to swipe the puck away before it crossed the goal line.' … [Read more...] about Early lead evaporates in Sabres loss to Florida
Opinion: Three observations: Buffalo squanders early 3-0 lead in 7-4 loss to Panthers
'Buffalo needs to figure out how they can keep their offensive spark while adding an element of defense that keeps the puck out of the net more often than not.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Buffalo squanders early 3-0 lead in 7-4 loss to Panthers
Opinion: The Sabres give away another three goal lead to lose in Florida.
'This is a scenario that’s playing out continually and it doesn’t appear Don Granato or his players know how to stop in. The Sabres have lost seven of eight games and have scored four goals in six of the games. If you score four goals you should win in this league and it ends there.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres give away another three goal lead to lose in Florida.
Dustin Tokarski placed in NHL's COVID-19 protocols
'Luukkonen is 6-6-0 with the Amerks. He’s supporting a 3.42 goals against and .888 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Dustin Tokarski placed in NHL’s COVID-19 protocols
Sabres add to goaltending, acquiring Malcolm Subban from Chicago
'Boston took Subban in the 2012 draft with the 24th overall pick. This season he’s only appeared in five AHL games with the Rockford IceHogs going 2-2-1 with a 3.38 goals against and .893 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add to goaltending, acquiring Malcolm Subban from Chicago
Sabres blow lead to fall 7-4 to Panthers on the road
'The Sabres had all the momentum in the world on Thursday night. They had even sent Sergie Bobrovsky, one of the NHL's winningest goaltenders, to the bench for Spencer Knight. But Buffalo picked up too much steam too early and wound up losing it all. The Florida Panthers scored six unanswered goals to win 7-4.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow lead to fall 7-4 to Panthers on the road
Sabres' Tokarski in COVID-19 protocol, Luukkonen called up, Mittelstadt activated off IR
'The Sabres announced that goalie Dustin Tokarski has been placed in COVID-19 protocol.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tokarski in COVID-19 protocol, Luukkonen called up, Mittelstadt activated off IR