Archives for January 29, 2023

'“I thought we played a pretty good game,” said Thompson, who scored Buffalo’s lone shootout goal. “A little slow at first, but I thought overall we played a pretty solid game. Kept things simple for the most part. I think when we didn’t that’s when they got their chances and their offense. … It’s important to look at the positives, too."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres earn another point, end ‘big road trip’ with shootout loss

'“It’s great to see him have a great season so far, and they're knocking on the playoffs, which is great,” Housley said when reached by phone this week. “These are really meaningful games and he's going to learn this year going through that.”' … [Read more...] about Phil Housley marveling from afar as Rasmus Dahlin ascends for Sabres

'Buffalo was infinitely more talented than both of those teams but never found its 'A' game. Same with the Bills against Miami. Then came a real challenge. The Bills got clubbed at home by Cincinnati. The Sabres lost the East final to Ottawa in five games, going 0-3 at home in the series and dropping the finale on Daniel Alfredsson's overtime goal.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Unsatisfying end to Bills’ season oddly reminiscent to demise of 2006-07 Stanley Cup-favorite Sabres