'Chew on these ghastly, NHL-worst numbers: the Sabres have allowed a whopping 48 first-period goals and possess a minus-22 goal differential in the opening 20 minutes this season.' … [Read more...] about Special teams doom Sabres in loss to Bruins: ‘Achilles’ heel for us tonight’
Archives for December 2023
After getting waived by Sabres, Jacob Bryson seizes chance with Amerks
'“I felt like they thought that was the best decision for the team and for myself, getting games down here rather than keep me up there,” Bryson said. “And I felt like they weren’t going to put me in anyways because I had been out for so long. I felt like that was the move they had to make and it’s good for, I feel like, my career. It’s nice to play and get minutes and get my … [Read more...] about After getting waived by Sabres, Jacob Bryson seizes chance with Amerks
Thursday's Boston Coverage
Bruins return to action, snap losing streak with win over Sabres (Boston Globe) Jim Montgomery barely tweaks the lineup before Bruins end four-game funk (Boston Globe) Bruins get back on track with 4-1 win in Buffalo (Boston Herald) 5 takeaways from Bruins’ first win in four games (Springfield Republican) Bruins ‘owe a lot’ to goalies this season (Springfield … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Boston Coverage
Charlie Coyle scores twice as Bruins beat Sabres 4-1 to end 4-game skid
'“Bottom line is special teams, no doubt,” Johnson said. “They scored when they needed to and they capitalized on their chances, especially on the power play. That was the difference.”' … [Read more...] about Charlie Coyle scores twice as Bruins beat Sabres 4-1 to end 4-game skid
How the NHL's first Winter Classic overcame many hurdles
'Finally, the NHL got a "yes." It was from Larry Quinn, the former managing partner of the Buffalo Sabres. "Larry was very forward thinking about a lot of things, as a business guy as well as a hockey guy. And so he raised his hand and said, 'We'll host,'" recalled Collins.' … [Read more...] about How the NHL’s first Winter Classic overcame many hurdles
Special teams dooms Sabres against Boston
'Despite a strong start by Buffalo, it was the Bruins that struck first in the opening period. Mason Lohrei was able to come down from the blue line and convert on a rebound chance just over four minutes into the game to give Boston a 1-0 lead.' … [Read more...] about Special teams dooms Sabres against Boston
Opinion: After 36 games, nothing has changed this season for the Sabres
'The Sabres looked very rusty after having three days off from practices and games, but Boston had the same three days off and they didn’t look rusty at all.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: After 36 games, nothing has changed this season for the Sabres
Granato: 'When you feel like you can score, you always feel like you're in the game'
'"Your psyche is key and when you feel you can't score, it's really hard. This is a tough league when you feel like you can't score and flip it when you feel like you can score you always feel like you're in the game you're ready for you're excited for that next shift, give me the puck, I can do it. Nobody fears a team that can score in this league. We're going to focus and be … [Read more...] about Granato: ‘When you feel like you can score, you always feel like you’re in the game’
Sabres overpowered in home loss vs. Bruins
'While Buffalo went scoreless on six power plays, the penalty killers gave up a season-high three goals against Atlantic Division-leading Boston.' … [Read more...] about Sabres overpowered in home loss vs. Bruins
Coyle scores twice, Bruins end 4-game skid with win against Sabres
'“We’re passing up good opportunities, we’re not supporting each other. It just kind of adds up. It’s a snowball effect, and each guy has to look at one another and try to work for one another, because it’s five against four. I mean, we shouldn’t be out there and getting outchanced. … It’s confidence, it’s swagger. We obviously don’t have it right now, and we’re going to work … [Read more...] about Coyle scores twice, Bruins end 4-game skid with win against Sabres
Special teams makes the difference in Sabres' loss to Bruins
'The Bruins scored on their first three power plays and finished the night 3-for-4. The Sabres went 0-for-6, which included 28 seconds at 5-on-3 and 1:32 at 4-on-3.' … [Read more...] about Special teams makes the difference in Sabres’ loss to Bruins
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks come up short in rematch with Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch blow past Amerks, 3-1 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres get another chance at the national spotlight as Bruins hit town
'The hope is that game may have been a seminal moment for this club as it has followed that performance with two strong ones, a 9-3 thumping of Toronto and Saturday’s 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Rangers in Madison Square Garden.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get another chance at the national spotlight as Bruins hit town
No World Juniors, no problem: Sabres’ Zach Benson thrilled to be in Buffalo
'Benson will watch the tournament featuring hockey’s best teenage talent, which started Tuesday, knowing he could’ve represented Team Canada. His country inquired about his services, but the Sabres decided Buffalo would be the best place for him.' … [Read more...] about No World Juniors, no problem: Sabres’ Zach Benson thrilled to be in Buffalo
Sabres prospect Jiri Kulich captaining Team Czechia at World Juniors
'The slick forward wanted to represented his country so badly that he asked the Sabres for permission to leave the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Jiri Kulich captaining Team Czechia at World Juniors