'“I look at them and I’m thinking, ‘Wow, there’s some great talent. I’m just not sure they’re as good as they think they are but there’s some good talent there,’” MacLean said. “I think Donnie (Granato) is a pretty good coach ... He’s a superb guy. I just think Buffalo is a team that is in a world of hurt. This will be 13 years in a row without making the playoffs.”' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Doug MacLean reveals 2020 interview with Sabres on Toronto radio show
The Sabres Report - Feb 11, 2024
Sabres lose again, need more compete: ‘We have to find another gear’
'With their season essentially on the line, the Sabres scored just two total goals. In Saturday afternoon’s 3-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues in KeyBank Center, they created offense again but refused to pay a price to complete their chances.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose again, need more compete: ‘We have to find another gear’
Sunday's Saint Louis Coverage
From the Bahamas to Buffalo: Jake Neighbours, Joel Hofer lead Blues past Sabres (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Photo gallery (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Saint Louis Coverage
Hofer stops 33 shots, Neighbours scores 2 in St. Louis Blues 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres
'“We need to elevate work ethic, compete level, specifically to the net. Period,” Granato said. “We didn’t go to the net. I don’t think we were willing to work. We didn’t work hard enough to the front of the net.”' … [Read more...] about Hofer stops 33 shots, Neighbours scores 2 in St. Louis Blues 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres
Sabres Shakeup More Likely as Playoff Hopes Dwindle
'Adams is under enormous pressure to produce positive results this season, and now that there’s virtually no hope the Sabres can make the playoffs this year, Adams has to change up the mix. And that might lead to a trade for top winger Jeff Skinner, although Buffalo would have to retain a good portion of his $9-million cap hit to make him palatable to a trade partner.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Shakeup More Likely as Playoff Hopes Dwindle
Sabres fall behind, unable to come back in loss to St. Louis
'The Buffalo Sabres once again outshot their opponent on home ice, but were only able to score one goal in their 3-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues on Saturday afternoon at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall behind, unable to come back in loss to St. Louis
Opinion: The Sabres didn't put the work in and it spelled another loss
'Here the Sabres are playing a game on Feb. 10 when they started the day 10 points out of a playoff spot and they didn’t work hard enough.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres didn’t put the work in and it spelled another loss
Power play woes continue as Buffalo Sabres drop 3-1 contest to St. Louis Blues
'The Buffalo Sabres are still searching for not only their first win following the All-Star break. But also, any consistent power play production.' … [Read more...] about Power play woes continue as Buffalo Sabres drop 3-1 contest to St. Louis Blues
4 check: More of the same from Sabres on home slide
'In consecutive losses since All-Star break, 3-1 against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday at KeyBank Center and 2-1 against the Dallas Stars on Tuesday, the Sabres repeated self-defeating patterns.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: More of the same from Sabres on home slide
Hofer, Blues defeat Sabres for 6th win in 7 games
'"I'm surprised," said Okposo, the Buffalo captain. "I mean, it wouldn't have been where I thought we would be going into the season. Hindsight is 20-20, but I can sit back and look at things that we did, or we didn't do and there's a lot of things that go into where we are. That's going to have a ripple effect, for sure, on our team. We just have to try to find another gear … [Read more...] about Hofer, Blues defeat Sabres for 6th win in 7 games
Okposo scores lone goal for Sabres in loss to Blues
'“This game is different than the other night certainly in many respects and all of them from the foundation of just working and not working hard enough tonight and not working toward the front of the net enough tonight,” Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Okposo scores lone goal for Sabres in loss to Blues
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Crunch sneak by Amerks in overtime again (Amerks.com) Crunch defeat Amerks, 3-2, in overtime (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Feb 10, 2024
With trade deadline looming, ace penalty killer Erik Johnson not looking to move on from Sabres
'“I don’t pay attention to rumors or social media during the season. I just tune it all out and focus on playing,” Johnson told The Buffalo News this week. “I assumed where we’re at (in the standings) my name would be out there, just with my experience. But really, my focus is here, and I don’t want to leave. I don’t really want to abandon the guys midseason. I care about these … [Read more...] about With trade deadline looming, ace penalty killer Erik Johnson not looking to move on from Sabres
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen playing at elite level, could be Sabres’ long-coveted franchise goalie
'Linus Ullmark might’ve become that guy if he had re-signed here. Robin Lehner enjoyed some success but battled personal issues. Others have seen their performance – remember how well Jonas Enroth and Michal Neuvirth played? – get in the way of the Sabres’ grand plans.' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen playing at elite level, could be Sabres’ long-coveted franchise goalie
Saturday's Saint Louis Coverage
St. Louis brings road win streak into matchup with Buffalo (AP) Preview: Blues at Sabres (StLouisBlues.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Saint Louis Coverage