'It became clear last summer when General Manager Kevyn Adams traded Rasmus Ristolainen and Sam Reinhart that this season would be measured by progress of the young players, not wins. In a business where everyone is measured by results, a swath of the fan base isn’t willing to settle for silver linings, although the last two stops on this three-game road trip included a few of … [Read more...] about Observations: Fending off frustration part of Sabres’ challenge after another loss
Archives for February 2022
As Sabres unveil new initiatives for season tickets, they're mostly holding line on prices
'Prices in KeyBank Center will go up an average of only 1% for next season in notices being sent to customers on Monday. But prices of many seats are going down or staying flat, and even customers whose seats are scheduled to see an increase can retain their current price for next season if they renew their seats by March 18 as part of a promotion the team is dubbing "Ice Your … [Read more...] about As Sabres unveil new initiatives for season tickets, they’re mostly holding line on prices
Slow start dooms Sabres in loss to Stars: ‘Have to keep plowing ahead’
'Still, fresh off Friday’s strong effort, the Sabres carried over little early, and it cost them the game. They looked weak at times against the Stars, a heavy team, losing battles that led to goals.' … [Read more...] about Slow start dooms Sabres in loss to Stars: ‘Have to keep plowing ahead’
Monday's Dallas Coverage
What’s the buzz? Newly-shorn Michael Raffl scores twice as Stars leap into playoff position (Dallas Morning News) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Recap: Raffl's two-goal game lifts Stars to 4-2 win vs. Buffalo (DallasStars.com) Heika's Take: No bucket, no problem for Michael Raffl in win over Sabres (DallasStars.com) 5 takeaways: Depth scoring, solid goaltending, playoff spot … [Read more...] about Monday’s Dallas Coverage
Raffl scores twice, leads Stars past struggling Sabres 4-2
'Cody Eakin ended a 33-game goalless streak and Tage Thompson also scored for the Sabres, who are 0-6-0 in their last six games and are headed for their 11th straight season of not qualifying for the playoffs. Forty-year-old Craig Anderson stopped 27 shots.' … [Read more...] about Raffl scores twice, leads Stars past struggling Sabres 4-2
Stars outshine Sabres in Dallas
'Buffalo didn't get off on the right foot to start things off. Stars forward Michael Raffl got his stick on a shot from Radek Faksa to put Dallas up 1-0 in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Stars outshine Sabres in Dallas
Opinion: Three observations: Struggling Sabres keep sliding
'The team needs to figure out how to harness the momentum from their goals and create more chances and opportunities.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Struggling Sabres keep sliding
Opinion: Sabres play soft early, can't recover in Dallas
'In both games against Dallas this season, the Sabres couldn’t handle the size and strength of the Stars. It didn’t help that Buffalo’s best player against a team like that, Zemgus Girgensons, was injured for both games.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres play soft early, can’t recover in Dallas
Sabres drop 6th straight game in 4-2 loss to Stars
'The Sabres found themselves down 2-0 in the 2nd period before Tage Thompson gave them new life. The Sabres center took a pass from Jeff Skinner and scored his 22nd goal of the season, adding onto a career-high. Thompson now has 11 points in his last ten games played.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop 6th straight game in 4-2 loss to Stars
Sabres start slow, fall to Stars 4-2
'“The first period though we’ve got to come out better than that,” Thompson said. “We get on our heels a bit there in the first, now we are chasing the game and unfortunately that is why we got the result that way. Can’t be chasing games.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres start slow, fall to Stars 4-2
Raffl scores twice, Stars send Sabres to sixth straight loss
'"There's been a lot of good the last couple of games," Eakin said. "Obviously, you don't like the result. Maybe not complete 60-minute efforts, but there's been a lot of good."' … [Read more...] about Raffl scores twice, Stars send Sabres to sixth straight loss
Sabres keep focus forward after loss to Stars
'"… You're allowed to be frustrated, but you can't act frustrated because you start making wrong decisions then, decisions with short-term focus. And I know it's hard. It's hard on our side right now, obviously, but we just can't have short-term focus when you're faced with the adversity we are now."' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep focus forward after loss to Stars
At The Final Horn | Sabres fall to Stars on the road
'The Sabres have now lost six in a row.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres fall to Stars on the road
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks earn bounce-back win in Toronto (Amerks.com) Toronto Marlies Split Weekend Series With Amerks (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Mattias Samuelsson learning how to be a consistent physical presence for Sabres
'“Obviously, I’m at my best when I’m aggressive and physically engaged,” Samuelsson told The Buffalo News. “I think it’s been a learning curve on when you can and can’t in the NHL because obviously you don’t want to get caught running around and stuff like that. The good players in this league will take advantage of that. I’m really starting to figure out how aggressive I can … [Read more...] about Mattias Samuelsson learning how to be a consistent physical presence for Sabres