'General Manager Kevyn Adams was reportedly told Monday he was safe. If that's the case – and it's a shaky one at best – then these players better have their phones by their sides during Wednesday's off day. It would be incomprehensible for the Sabres to make no roster moves in the wake of this disaster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres wrap: Pegula’s words are meaningless as club hits last in East after 6-1 loss in Montreal
Archives for December 18, 2024
Sabres players, Lindy Ruff pay tribute to Terry Pegula for locker room visit in Montreal
'“That message is something that we’re going to keep internal and keep between the guys in this room,” said center Tage Thompson. “I think it’s important that we stick together through this. And I just think that it shows a lot that our owner cares to come out here and talk to us.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres players, Lindy Ruff pay tribute to Terry Pegula for locker room visit in Montreal
Sabres implode against Canadiens, lose 11th straight game: ‘No spark’
'“Just no legs, no jump, no energy,” defenseman Connor Clifton said of the Sabres’ wretched start. “You think, obviously, with the meeting yesterday, a 10-game losing streak, at least we have legs and energy. We didn’t. Chased the whole game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres implode against Canadiens, lose 11th straight game: ‘No spark’
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin close to playing; Buffalo makes lineup change
'Right now, following a day off today, Dahlin plans to practice Thursday and play Friday when the Sabres host the Toronto Maple Leafs. He needs more than a morning skate before returning from a long absence.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin close to playing; Buffalo makes lineup change
Owner Terry Pegula’s presence, words resonate with Sabres: ‘He’s passionate’
'“That was incredible what he did – showed up,” said Ruff, whose Sabres play the Canadiens tonight. “Terry cares. He’s passionate about what’s happening here, and for him to take the time to come here, it meant a lot to everybody.”' … [Read more...] about Owner Terry Pegula’s presence, words resonate with Sabres: ‘He’s passionate’
There are worse things than the Canadian
'In 2009-10, the Sabres amassed 100 points, then 96 the following season. They were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs in both cases. Since then, it's been hell.' … [Read more...] about There are worse things than the Canadian
Sabres: a locker room with the look of a funeral parlor
'“We need to show more pride. We need to look in the mirror,” he said. “Right now, it’s like we’re looking around and waiting for someone else to react and create something. We need to find a way to get through this. That’s 11 in a row.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres: a locker room with the look of a funeral parlor
"I've never experienced that": 10 straight losses for the Sabres and a visit from the owner to Montreal
'Although little has leaked, it appears that Pegula told everyone that the solution would come from within and that he had no intention of making major changes to breathe new life into his Sabres.' … [Read more...] about “I’ve never experienced that”: 10 straight losses for the Sabres and a visit from the owner to Montreal
A smell of the end of a diet
'"We had no legs, no energy. We had a game yesterday, we just lost 10 games, we should have had energy," lamented defender Connor Clifton.' … [Read more...] about A smell of the end of a diet
When the owner gets involved
'But now Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula has taken matters into his own hands. On Monday, he arrived in Montreal to meet with his players at the Bell Centre, on the eve of their duel against the Canadiens. The day before, the Sabres had suffered their 10th straight defeat, after which head coach Lindy Ruff said he was "at a loss for words."' … [Read more...] about When the owner gets involved
Lindy Ruff disappointed with Patrik Laine coverage
'When asked about the three goals allowed to Laine on the power play, the Sabres coach limited himself to saying that these were aspects they had worked on and discussed during a meeting regarding the penalty kill. It must be said that each of the Finn's goals were scored in essentially the same way, so it was not surprising to see Ruff at a loss for answers to explain his … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff disappointed with Patrik Laine coverage
Analysis | Lessons from the Sabres in the Canadiens' reconstruction
'Wanting to lose as badly as the Sabres did in 2014 probably hasn't been seen since the Pittsburgh Penguins targeted Mario Lemieux in 1984. And it begs the question of what such a drastic sabotage did to the team's culture, which has seemed tainted ever since.' … [Read more...] about Analysis | Lessons from the Sabres in the Canadiens’ reconstruction
Wednesday's Montreal Coverage
Hidden Game: Laine’s hat trick propels Canadiens past Sabres (Montreal Gazette) Laine and the Canadian atomize the Sabres (Journal de Montreal) Patrik Laine's hat trick: Boos have given way to caps (Journal de Montreal) "I had an average game" - Laine (Journal de Montreal) There are worse things than the Canadian (Journal de Montreal) Sabres: a locker room with the look of … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Montreal Coverage
Laine scores hat trick, Canadiens hand struggling Sabres 11th straight loss
'Dylan Cozens replied with the lone goal for struggling Buffalo (11-17-4). Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 15 saves on 21 shots, while backup James Reimer stopped all six that he faced after entering to start the third.' … [Read more...] about Laine scores hat trick, Canadiens hand struggling Sabres 11th straight loss
'It's horrible': Sabres reeling after Laine, Canadiens deliver 11th straight loss
'“Out-competed, lost battles, got away from us,” defenceman Connor Clifton said. “Just no legs, no jump, no energy. You think with the meeting yesterday, being on a 10-game losing streak, at least we’d have legs and energy.”' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s horrible’: Sabres reeling after Laine, Canadiens deliver 11th straight loss