'“We had fresh bodies out there. We were being too careful. We had opportunities for pressure and to get on top of them and force them to make a quicker play… So I said just go play. That guy’s got the puck, go put pressure on him.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | 6-on-5 defense remains the focal point
Archives for January 2025
Takeaways: The simple is always complex when it comes to a Sabres victory
'The count in the third for Carolina was 8-0 on goal -- and 33-6 in attempts. Coach Lindy Ruff said the Sabres "intentions" were good in the period and pointed to a missed break here and there and an ill-advised Rasmus Dahlin pass to Jack Quinn that went awry right before Carolina's first goal. Bottom line is Buffalo got rolled in the end but kept its poise just enough to … [Read more...] about Takeaways: The simple is always complex when it comes to a Sabres victory
With Gaudreau brothers in his memory, ex-Sabres forward Eric Robinson is home in Carolina
'The Carolina Hurricanes noticed and quickly signed him on July 1 to a one-year, $950,000 contract as the Sabres moved on to what they hoped would be a heavier fourth line. The New Jersey native and former Princeton University player was preparing for a new challenge when tragedy struck over the summer.' … [Read more...] about With Gaudreau brothers in his memory, ex-Sabres forward Eric Robinson is home in Carolina
Ryan McLeod’s three goals help Sabres beat Hurricanes; Buffalo records zero shots in odd third period
'How did the Sabres score late without the benefit of a shot? Well, as center Ryan McLeod was about bury an easy empty-net goal to seal the victory and complete his hat trick, Brent Burns raced back and slashed his stick, breaking it.' … [Read more...] about Ryan McLeod’s three goals help Sabres beat Hurricanes; Buffalo records zero shots in odd third period
Former Sabres goalie Dustin Tokarski thriving with Hurricanes
'“Crazy story,” Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour said. “We’ve had our issues (in) net just with the health issues, (Frederik Andersen) especially. I mean, he’s missed more than he’s played with us since he’s been here. So you’re kind of scrambling there.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres goalie Dustin Tokarski thriving with Hurricanes
Thursday's Carolina Coverage
Recap: 'Ugly Hockey' Costs Canes In Buffalo (Hurricanes.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Carolina Coverage
McLeod scores 3 goals as Sabres beat Hurricanes 4-2 for third win in four games
'Dylan Cozens also scored and Jason Zucker had two assists for the Sabres, who won for the third time in four games. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 35 saves.' … [Read more...] about McLeod scores 3 goals as Sabres beat Hurricanes 4-2 for third win in four games
McLeod spurs Sabres' victory over Hurricanes
'It was a career-night for Ryan McLeod, as the Sabres forward recorded his first-career hat-trick in Buffalo's 4-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about McLeod spurs Sabres’ victory over Hurricanes
Opinion: Sabres win the hard way over Carolina
'What won them the game and prevented them giving up another three-goal lead is they finally listened to their head coach. Lindy Ruff watched his team be passive and give up goals at 3:45 of the third period and at 16:50 with the Hurricanes goaltender pulled.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres win the hard way over Carolina
Ryan McLeod’s hat trick leads Sabres in win
'Dylan Cozens also scored, Jason Zucker had two assists, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 34 saves as Buffalo held on to its early lead against one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference despite not recording a shot on goal in the third period. After squandering a two-goal lead midway through Saturday’s dispiriting 6-2 loss against the Seattle Kraken, the Sabres improved to … [Read more...] about Ryan McLeod’s hat trick leads Sabres in win
McLeod gets 1st NHL hat trick, Sabres hold off Hurricanes
'“It’s a huge win for us,” McLeod said. “As a team, we’re trying to build, and that’s a good team we just beat.”' … [Read more...] about McLeod gets 1st NHL hat trick, Sabres hold off Hurricanes
'We found a way' | McLeod completes hat trick as Sabres weather late push to beat Hurricanes
'The Hurricanes had 33 shot attempts over the final 20 minutes and, with goaltender Dustin Tokarski pulled for an extra attacker, cut the Sabres’ lead to 3-2 when Martin Necas buried a one-timer with 3:10 still left to play.' … [Read more...] about ‘We found a way’ | McLeod completes hat trick as Sabres weather late push to beat Hurricanes
Zach Benson is more than a pest for the Sabres. How the second-year winger has improved
'“I definitely take pride in that part of the game,” the 2023 first-round pick said following a recent Sabres practice. “I love getting under a team’s skin and a player’s skin. I would say when I’m playing my best, that’s definitely a big part of it.”' … [Read more...] about Zach Benson is more than a pest for the Sabres. How the second-year winger has improved
Even amid tough season, trading Dylan Cozens makes little sense for Sabres
'Cozens, like a lot of his teammates, has experienced a trying season. He scored his first goal in the 11th game. He owns a team-worst minus-17 rating. Only 11 players in the league had a lower-rating entering Tuesday’s schedule.' … [Read more...] about Even amid tough season, trading Dylan Cozens makes little sense for Sabres
Wednesday's Carolina Coverage
Sabres host the Hurricanes in Eastern Conference action (AP) Preview: January 15 at Buffalo (Hurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Carolina Coverage