'Despite a plethora of chances, the Sabres were unable to find the back of the net for the equalizer goal.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres drop 2-1 contest to Nashville Predators despite plenty scoring chances
The Sabres Report - Dec 4, 2023
Sabres stumble home, losing Alex Tuch, 3rd game in a row
'They also might have lost top-line winger Alex Tuch, who went to the dressing room in the third period, holding the back of his right leg as he skated off the ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stumble home, losing Alex Tuch, 3rd game in a row
First period deficit leads to Sabres third straight defeat in 2-1 loss to Predators
'This loss at home followed a pretty similar script to the Sabres' previous two defeats in Carolina and St. Louis. Nashville took a 2-0 lead in the first period, scoring twice in the time span of 74 seconds via Filip Forsberg and Yakov Trenin.' … [Read more...] about First period deficit leads to Sabres third straight defeat in 2-1 loss to Predators
Saros makes 34 saves, Predators shut down Sabres
'“I feel like right now it’s like it’s two different teams out there,” Buffalo center Dylan Cozens said. “We play a completely different way when we’re down and that’s how we need to play right off the bat. We need to play like we’re desperate right off the bat before we get down two goals because it’s tough to come back from that. We’ve been doing that a lot lately, getting … [Read more...] about Saros makes 34 saves, Predators shut down Sabres
Sabres unable to overcome early deficit in loss to Predators
'“We kind of let loose a little bit,” Olofsson said. “I felt like we really didn’t come out strong in the first. After we got scored on a couple times, we kind of let loose and was playing more freely and I feel that’s how we got to play right from the get-go.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to overcome early deficit in loss to Predators
The Sabres Report - Dec 3, 2023
Sunday's Nashville Coverage
Sabres and Predators meet in out-of-conference matchup (AP) Game Day: Preds at Sabres, Dec. 3 (NashvillePredators.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Nashville Coverage
Observations: 'Soft' Sabres need their GM to do something in wake of latest stinker
'They've already lost five times by at least four goals, with the latest stinker being Saturday's 6-2 defeat at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes in PNC Arena. It was a game that was scoreless after 15 minutes but fell apart in the way too many have gone this season.' … [Read more...] about Observations: ‘Soft’ Sabres need their GM to do something in wake of latest stinker
Sabres' prospects roundup: Checking in on Amerks and World Junior hopefuls
'Let’s take a trip around the globe to check in on Sabres’ draft picks since 2019 who aren’t in the NHL, from those in Rochester to the several in Europe.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ prospects roundup: Checking in on Amerks and World Junior hopefuls
Inside the NHL: A salute to Pete Weber for calling 2,000 games in Nashville in a career built in Buffalo
'But people in these parts still revere Weber as well, as he was one of the most prominent voices in Buffalo sports media through the ’80s and 90s. He’s most known as the voice of more than 1,900 Bisons games through the iconic days when we closed War Memorial Stadium and sold a million tickets a year at then-Pilot Field from 1988-1993. But he also was the Sabres’ last … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: A salute to Pete Weber for calling 2,000 games in Nashville in a career built in Buffalo
Sunday's Carolina Coverage
Hurricanes smother Sabres. Five takeaways from Carolina’s resounding win over Buffalo (Raleigh News and Observer) Special Teams Excel In Victory Over Buffalo (Hurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Carolina Coverage
Former Northeastern goalie Devon Levi’s road with the Sabres taking a detour
'Luxury is a bit of a stretch, with the Sabres at the time 10-10-2 and trying to shimmy their way ahead of a thick mix of contenders for a wild-card spot in the East. But it’s the right move, and not to be unexpected, because it’s the rare goalie who can step right from the college crease and master that 24 square feet of NHL net. Even more amazing was Tom Barrasso going … [Read more...] about Former Northeastern goalie Devon Levi’s road with the Sabres taking a detour
Sebastian Aho scores twice as Carolina Hurricanes cruise past Buffalo Sabres 6-2
'“We needed to compete harder from the drop of the puck,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “Problems are going to be complicated, especially when the other team is more competitive.”' … [Read more...] about Sebastian Aho scores twice as Carolina Hurricanes cruise past Buffalo Sabres 6-2
Sabres allow six more goals in Carolina
'One step forward, two steps back. Such a promising start to the week (Monday night's 5-1 win at the Rangers) was followed up with two consecutive losses, both of which the Buffalo Sabres allowed six goals to their opponents.' … [Read more...] about Sabres allow six more goals in Carolina
Cozens says the Sabres are too soft and are too easy to play against
'“I think we definitely play too soft, we’re too easy to play against and we need to get a little FU in our game. I think we had more of that last year and we’re way too soft this year, I feel like we don’t kill plays, we kind of get bullied and stuff and we need to be way harder to play against.”' … [Read more...] about Cozens says the Sabres are too soft and are too easy to play against
Sabres slide continues in Carolina
'Saturday night’s 6-2 defeat in Carolina, where the Sabres have not won in 10 trips since 2016, dropped Buffalo’s record to 10-12-2. With 22 points in 24 games (.458%), the Sabres are last in the Atlantic Division and 14th in the Eastern Conference standings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres slide continues in Carolina