'How did the Sabres allow the Avalanche (14-12) to roar back? Here's a timeline of the collapse, along with an analysis on how it went sideways so quickly...'. … [Read more...] about Anatomy of a collapse: How the Sabres squandered a 4-0 lead and lost to Avs
Archives for December 2024
As Sabres struggle, anything, including trades, could be on table to improve
'The Sabres have dropped four straight games (0-3-1) and just suffered a loss so humiliating it feels like it could spark some change. They must figure things out in a hurry.' … [Read more...] about As Sabres struggle, anything, including trades, could be on table to improve
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin, UPL named to 4 Nations tournament rosters
'Sabres center Tage Thompson (USA), winger Alex Tuch (USA) and defenseman Henri Jokiharju (Finland), all of whom were believed to be in the mix to represent their respective countries, did not earn roster spots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin, UPL named to 4 Nations tournament rosters
Thursday's Winnipeg Coverage
Sabres take on the Jets following Thompson’s 2-goal showing (AP) Gameday: Jets at Sabres (WinnipegJets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Winnipeg Coverage
Dahlin, Luukkonen to play in 4 Nations Face-Off
'Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin was selected to represent Team Sweden at the in-season tournament this February, while Team Finland has selected goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to be part of their three-goalie group.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin, Luukkonen to play in 4 Nations Face-Off
Sabres D Rasmus Dahlin, G Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will play in 4 Nations Face-Off
'Dahlin, a native of Lidkoping, Sweden, has previously participated in the 2018 Olympics, two of three IIHF World Championships, and twice in the World Juniors. Luukkonen, from Espoo, Finland, was a tournament All-Star in helping the Finnish team win gold medals at the 2019 World Juniors and U18 World Championships in 2016.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Rasmus Dahlin, G Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will play in 4 Nations Face-Off
Dahlin, Luukkonen to compete in 4 Nations Face-Off
'Rasmus Dahlin and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will represent their countries at the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off, an international tournament featuring teams from Canada, Finland, Sweden, and the United States that will be held in Boston and Montreal from Feb. 12 to 20.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin, Luukkonen to compete in 4 Nations Face-Off
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks survive late push from Comets for third straight win (Amerks.com) Comets win streak snapped on the road (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Panic-stricken Sabres crumble as Avs roar back: Takeaways from 5-4 loss
'The latest collapse sent the Sabres (11-12-2) to their fourth loss in a row and spoiled the beginning of a five-game homestand that continues Thursday night. Ruff was re-hired as coach in April to bring structure and accountability to a young roster that should have enough NHL experience to snap a 13-year playoff drought, yet some of the bad habits that plagued Buffalo under … [Read more...] about Panic-stricken Sabres crumble as Avs roar back: Takeaways from 5-4 loss
Mike Harrington: Casey Mittelstadt's new chapter in Colorado is a work in progress
'“It was a little hectic,” he said. “But I think I probably had a sense that something was coming at some point. Did I expect it to be right then and there? No, but that’s kind of how it happens. And I think it worked out for both sides. I loved my time in Buffalo, and it was probably a good time in my career for a new chapter as well.”' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Casey Mittelstadt’s new chapter in Colorado is a work in progress
Sabres implode in third period, suffer stunning loss to Avalanche; Rasmus Dahlin leaves game injured
'In an utterly embarrassing display, they imploded late, allowing four third-period goals and losing 5-4 before a surly crowd of 14,942 in KeyBank Center that booed the home team off the ice when the final horn sounded.' … [Read more...] about Sabres implode in third period, suffer stunning loss to Avalanche; Rasmus Dahlin leaves game injured
Avalanche’s Casey Mittelstadt grateful for trade, fond of time with Sabres
'“I saw the writing on the wall a little bit,” Mittelstadt said Tuesday prior to his first game against the Sabres as a member of the Colorado Avalanche, a 5-4 win over his former team.' … [Read more...] about Avalanche’s Casey Mittelstadt grateful for trade, fond of time with Sabres
Wednesday's Colorado Coverage
Nathan MacKinnon, Scott Wedgewood key incredible Avalanche comeback in Buffalo (Denver Post) Avalanche earn huge win, but the elephant in the room grows larger (KKFN-FM) Avalanche Erase Four-Goal Deficit, Beat Sabres 5-4 (ColoradoAvalanche.com) Back in Buffalo: Casey Mittelstadt’s Return (ColoradoAvalanche.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Colorado Coverage
Artturi Lehkonen’s late goal caps Avalanche’s 5-goal rally in 5-4 win over the Sabres
'A frustrating ending for team that took its foot off the gas after the opening period. This marked the second time the Sabres have blown a four-or-more goal lead in team history. The other time was a 10-4 loss to Calgary on March 12, 1988.' … [Read more...] about Artturi Lehkonen’s late goal caps Avalanche’s 5-goal rally in 5-4 win over the Sabres
'An All-Time Sabres Loss': Buffalo's Blown 4-0 Lead To Avalanche Draws Flurry Of Reactions
'Needless to say, the reactions on social media weren’t too kind to the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about ‘An All-Time Sabres Loss’: Buffalo’s Blown 4-0 Lead To Avalanche Draws Flurry Of Reactions