'Comrie shouldn’t shoulder all the blame, as the Sabres gave up 49 shots on net, and 42 scoring chances, according to Natural Stat Trick. Five of the Stars goals came in the final 11 minutes after frustration and doubt deteriorated Buffalo’s defensive structure and resolve.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hang Eric Comrie out to dry, first goalie in team history to give up 10 goals at home
Archives for March 2023
Stars score 10 in win against Sabres
'"We did not have it and it was pretty evident right from the beginning," Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said. "We just seemed a little bit lifeless, a little tired. It's just tough to play this time of the year when you're not feeling your best, and we just have to find a way to get that energy back and understand the position that we're in. I know that we're a young team, but … [Read more...] about Stars score 10 in win against Sabres
Postgame Report | Sabres unable to slow down Stars' attack in home loss
'"You cannot have fear or doubt because of this," Granato told the team afterward. "You just can't. … And that creeps in. It crept in in the middle of the game, fear and doubt. It's only natural that it creeps in. But you have to knock that out. The faster, the better."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres unable to slow down Stars’ attack in home loss
Inside the Sabres: Meaningful games are a sign of progress since 'brutal' 2020-21 season
'"Imagine if we can grow as much in the next two years as we've just grown in these two years. I don't think we're going to sweat anything that didn't happen yesterday. There's no reason to. And I'm actually excited. Everybody is trying to make moves and spending, spending, spending to do it, spending their future, because our future, we feel, is pretty darn bright and … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Meaningful games are a sign of progress since ‘brutal’ 2020-21 season
Sabres goalie Eric Comrie in midst of unusual winning streak
'The goalie had been used sparingly following his return from a lower-body injury that sidelined him seven weeks. After playing Jan. 10, he sat out eight straight games before earning the nod against his old team. He stopped 19 shots that night, helping the Sabres extend their winning streak to five contests. Then Comrie, 27, watched the next four games. The cycle has repeated … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Eric Comrie in midst of unusual winning streak
Thursday's Dallas Coverage
Central Division-leading Stars visit the Sabres (AP) How to watch Stars vs. Sabres: Live stream, game time, TV channel (DallasStars.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Dallas Coverage
Sabres loan Pilut to Rochester
'Pilut has 19 points (3+16) in 30 games with the Amerks this season. Rochester opens a three-in-three weekend at home against Hartford on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres loan Pilut to Rochester
Observations: Sabres fall to Islanders on controversial goal in third period
'"It happens fast in the game. But, for sure, to me it looks like a kicking motion," Luukkonen said. "But in the end, I can't say without the replay and all that. It looked like it shouldn't be a goal but in the end the ref makes the call and we have to trust it's the right one. It just kind of (stinks) that it was the winning goal."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres fall to Islanders on controversial goal in third period
Prospect Devon Levi enjoying season of growth, excited about Sabres’ future
'“These lessons that I’ve learned this year have been different lessons than I learned last year,” Levi said last month. “It’s been an amazing year so far. The ups and the downs is what makes it so fun."' … [Read more...] about Prospect Devon Levi enjoying season of growth, excited about Sabres’ future
Wednesday's New York Coverage
Islanders improve playoff hopes with key win over Sabres (New York Post) Islanders’ Josh Bailey comes up big despite diminished role (New York Post) Islanders rally to beat Sabres in another must-win game (Newsday) Josh Bailey thriving on Islanders' third and fourth lines (Newsday) Rapid Recap: Islanders 3, Sabres 2 (NewYorkIslanders.com) 3 Takeaways: Bailey, Cizikas and … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New York Coverage
Bailey, Fasching lead Islanders to 3-2 win over Sabres
'“We knew it was going to be a tough game, second night of a back to back,” Okposo said. “I think fatigue set in a little bit in the second, just kind of mental fatigue. We just started to make some mistakes. ... We had chances to win the game and tie the game back up and just didn’t capitalize.”' … [Read more...] about Bailey, Fasching lead Islanders to 3-2 win over Sabres
Islanders beat Sabres by shin of their teeth
'Fasching was alongside the Buffalo net when the puck hit his left shin and went into the goal. Officials on the ice immediately ruled the play no goal, but after an extensive review, the call was overturned and the Islanders were awarded a 3-2 lead.' … [Read more...] about Islanders beat Sabres by shin of their teeth
Opinion: Controversial goal helps Islanders past Sabres
'At the end of the day, whether the goal counted or not, the Sabres didn’t deserve to win this huge game in the playoff race.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Controversial goal helps Islanders past Sabres
Granato wants Sabres to stick to speed, quickness down upcoming stretch
'“You want to make certain that you are not so consumed by the single player that your five-man system is in place to defend against top players,” said Granato during his weekly appearance on the "Jeremy White Show" on WGR.' … [Read more...] about Granato wants Sabres to stick to speed, quickness down upcoming stretch
Islanders score twice in 3rd period for win against Sabres
'"We knew how big of a game it was," said Okposo, the Sabres captain. "I just think fatigue set in a little bit in the second [period], just kind of mental fatigue, and we just started to make some mistakes. But we battled hard. We had chances to win the game and tie the game back up and capitalize."' … [Read more...] about Islanders score twice in 3rd period for win against Sabres