'The Sabres went 25-13-3 on the road this season – and their 53 points equal the most by any non-playoff team since the 2005 NHL lockout (Boston had the same record and point total in 2015-16). It was the second-highest total in franchise history, surpassed only by the 54 points (25-12-4) earned by the 2006-07 Presidents' Trophy team.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres thrived on the road and now have to figure out the homefront
Archives for April 18, 2023
After long benching, Sabres’ Victor Olofsson has uncertain future
'As the Sabres played their most important games since his arrival four years ago, the winger sat out five straight contests as a healthy scratch. A victim of inconsistency and poor defensive play, he was a spectator during their playoff push.' … [Read more...] about After long benching, Sabres’ Victor Olofsson has uncertain future
Sabato: There's plenty of reason for Buffalo sports fans to be optimistic
'Buffalo sports fans have an uncanny way to be upbeat this time of the year, no matter what happened during the season. Whether it’s finishing the season strong, a coaching move or a big acquisition, Buffalo fans always find a way to say “next year.”' … [Read more...] about Sabato: There’s plenty of reason for Buffalo sports fans to be optimistic
How the Sabres could have made the playoffs
'And where would those two points have come from? Let’s go down memory lane, and revisit some of the games played this past year, and where the points got away…' … [Read more...] about How the Sabres could have made the playoffs
Rasmus Dahlin proves his leadership abilities as Sabres set sights on future
'“He 100% is the big time leader in this room. Everyday on the ice he’s the first one working on stuff, doing little drills," says fellow defenseman Mattias Samuelsson. "If you see the best defenseman in the world going out there and doing extra, makes you think you should be out there too.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin proves his leadership abilities as Sabres set sights on future