'The captain looked to be in a lot of pain in the neck region after getting shoved up into the boards late in Sunday’s game against the New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel out against Flyers
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Buffalo Sabres now on pace for fewer wins than Buffalo Bills
'With just six wins through 23 games, the Sabres (6-14-3) are on pace for 14.6 wins through the pandemic-shortened 56-game season. The Buffalo Bills, meanwhile, won 15 games this past season en route to an AFC Championship appearance.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres now on pace for fewer wins than Buffalo Bills
Fast start not enough for Sabres in 5-2 loss to Islanders
'Then the second period happened.' … [Read more...] about Fast start not enough for Sabres in 5-2 loss to Islanders
Sabres GM Kevyn Adams: ‘Unacceptable where we’re at’
'“Not happy,” Adams said. “Unacceptable where we’re at right now. Part of my job is to raise the standard and the expectations and the accountability in this organization and we’re not where we need to be.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams: ‘Unacceptable where we’re at’
Sabres Drop 5th Straight
'The Sabres have lost 4 straight games to the Islanders this season and have been outscored 14-5. The same two teams play again on Saturday and Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Drop 5th Straight
Sabres struggle on all sides in 3-0 loss to Philadelphia
'“They were better in every zone and I feel like we gave them too many scoring chances, I would say “A” chances,” Rasmus Ristolainen said. “Whatever, close to the net, way too many odd man rushes. That was the difference tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres struggle on all sides in 3-0 loss to Philadelphia
Goaltender Linus Ullmark to miss at least one month
'He becomes the third player in just the last two weeks to miss significant time with an injury. Defenseman Jake McCabe is out 6-8 months with injuries to his ACL, MCL and meniscus. Will Borgen will miss roughly 6-8 weeks with a broken forearm. That injury was suffered February 20th also against New Jersey.' … [Read more...] about Goaltender Linus Ullmark to miss at least one month
Sports marketing professor doesn’t think Sabres will have a hard time selling tickets
'“I think we’re all craving some normalcy and a night out,” said Ventura. “I suppose, what’s more normal than going downtown and watching the Sabres lose?”' … [Read more...] about Sports marketing professor doesn’t think Sabres will have a hard time selling tickets
Shorthanded Sabres fall to New Jersey in overtime, 4-3
'Captain Jack Eichel was a late scratch and Linus Ullmark left after the first period and didn’t come back. Add those to the already growing list of players out including Jeff Skinner, Rasmus Ristolainen and Jake McCabe. Still, the Sabres were able to get three goals and force overtime against New Jersey. It wasn’t enough, as Buffalo fell 4-3.' … [Read more...] about Shorthanded Sabres fall to New Jersey in overtime, 4-3
KeyBank Center to welcome Sabres fans in the stands at 10% capacity for select home games
'Sabres officials say, fans will have to comply with local and state COVID-19 regulations and will have to provide proof of a negative PCR COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the game.' … [Read more...] about KeyBank Center to welcome Sabres fans in the stands at 10% capacity for select home games
Sabres down Devils 4-1
'The Sabres have 6 wins this season and 3 of those have been against the Devils.' … [Read more...] about Sabres down Devils 4-1
Sabres lose to Islanders 3-2
'“It’s going to be a painful trip back over to New Jersey tonight,” Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger said after the loss. “The best thing about the situation right now is that we go right back it tomorrow but I have to tell you this is probably the most painful loss of the season.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose to Islanders 3-2
Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe suffers season-ending knee injury
'“I had tears two nights ago already so it was pretty clear on the doctors’ first assessment that we were dealing with a really serious setback. The confirmation just underlines the pain that we feel for the person first and foremost and then the player that we’ve lost for the season. It’s an amazing setback in addition to what the group’s gone through after Covid and he was … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe suffers season-ending knee injury
Sabres’ Ristolainen describes difficult fight with COVID-19 in Finnish newspaper
'According to the report, Ristolainen, a native of the country, suffered from heart and chest pain.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen describes difficult fight with COVID-19 in Finnish newspaper
Slow start sinks Sabres for second straight night
'Head coach Ralph Krueger spoke Tuesday morning about the importance of not falling behind against a good defensive team like the New York Islanders. For the second night in a row, Buffalo fell into a hole it couldn’t dig out of as the Isles used two first period goals to get a lead and hold on to top the Sabres, 3-0.' … [Read more...] about Slow start sinks Sabres for second straight night