Game Night: Sabres at Flames (Calgary Sun) 5 Things - Flames vs. Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) Projected lineup - Flames vs. Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Calgary Coverage
Archives for March 18, 2022
Observations: Sabres' positive momentum stalled by blowout loss in Edmonton
'A 6-1 drubbing at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night in Rogers Place was the latest reminder that franchise-altering change takes time and patience.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ positive momentum stalled by blowout loss in Edmonton
Sabres' Craig Anderson would be 'ecstatic' to stay, but he knows a trade might occur
'Anderson, the Sabres’ starting goalie, is a pending unrestricted free agent and his services will be coveted by playoff-contending teams leading up to the trade deadline Monday. At 40 years old, Anderson isn’t a long-term solution in net and it’s likely too soon for him to commit to playing a 20th season in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Craig Anderson would be ‘ecstatic’ to stay, but he knows a trade might occur
Mattias Samuelsson earning trust, big minutes from Sabres: ‘An athletic giant’
'“The things that jump out to me about Mattias are certainly his length and his ability to kill plays,” Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams told the Times Herald. “He’s disruptive, he’s got a tremendous stick, he’s got a calmness about him out there.”' … [Read more...] about Mattias Samuelsson earning trust, big minutes from Sabres: ‘An athletic giant’
Friday's Edmonton Coverage
Smith solid in net as Edmonton Oilers slice and dice Sabres (Edmonton Journal) Oilers Notebook: Healthy Kris Russell still has time to make an impact (Edmonton Journal) Player grades: Edmonton Oilers again bring their A+ game in whipping Buffalo Sabres (Edmonton Journal) From top to bottom, the Oilers are finding a rhythm in the way they play (Sportsnet) Edmonton Oilers … [Read more...] about Friday’s Edmonton Coverage
Oilers rout Sabres 6-1 for 4th straight victory
'Connor McDavid, Kailer Yamamoto and Tyson Barrie each had a goal and an assist and the Edmonton Oilers won their fourth in a row, beating the Buffalo Sabres 6-1 on Thursday night.' … [Read more...] about Oilers rout Sabres 6-1 for 4th straight victory
Sabres buried by Oilers in Edmonton
'Any hope of a comeback was squashed less than three minutes later, though. With the Sabres on a powerplay, Oilers forward Devin Shore was sprung free for a short-handed breakaway and he cashed in with his fifth goal of the year to make it 5-1 inside Rogers Place.' … [Read more...] about Sabres buried by Oilers in Edmonton
Opinion: Sabres came crashing back to Earth in Edmonton
'In the Sabres' win over the Oilers back on Nov. 12 in Buffalo, Buffalo took McDavid’s time and space away from him, and you really didn’t even notice him until the last five minutes of the game. Nearly four months later, Edmonton’s new head coach Jay Woodcroft put his superstar out there against Mattias Samuelsson, and the youngster got a quick education on what elite speed … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres came crashing back to Earth in Edmonton
Oilers drop Sabres, 6-1
'Victor Olofsson’s the only Sabre that scored. He put one in the net in the third period, but at that point it was too little, too late, as the Sabres trailed 4-1 after that.' … [Read more...] about Oilers drop Sabres, 6-1
Smith, Oilers defeat Sabres for fourth straight win
'"We didn't win any battles from the start, we made it really hard on ourselves," Olofsson said. "They've got some really skilled players. We had to get pucks deep and win our battles and obviously, we didn't do that, and I think that kind of showed."' … [Read more...] about Smith, Oilers defeat Sabres for fourth straight win
Olofsson scores Sabres' lone goal in loss to Oilers
'"They won the small-area battles, and we did not," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "We didn't play with any pace whatsoever and that was the difference in the game."' … [Read more...] about Olofsson scores Sabres’ lone goal in loss to Oilers
At The Final Horn | Sabres fall to Edmonton 6-1 on the road
'Buffalo's power play finished 0-for-1 - giving up a shorthanded goal during that lone opportunity - and the team went 2-for-3 on the penalty kill.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres fall to Edmonton 6-1 on the road
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Love for the game allowing Amerks to overcome adversity together (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage