'“Shooting ourselves in the foot, poor puck management,” Samuelsson said. “To be honest, I don't think Toronto did anything crazy to beat us. We kind of did it to ourselves. They're a good team, they have good players. If you feed their transition game, they're obviously going to capitalize. So, yeah, just shooting ourselves in the foot.”' … [Read more...] about Murray makes 24 saves, wins NHL return with Maple Leafs against Sabres
The Sabres Report - Dec 21, 2024
Disallowed goals, costly puck decisions lead to loss vs. Leafs
'“That's where we're at right now,” said Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin, who returned to the lineup after missing seven games with an injury. “We score five, but two get disallowed. But we can't hang our heads. We did this to ourselves. We’ve got to work.”' … [Read more...] about Disallowed goals, costly puck decisions lead to loss vs. Leafs
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks bounce back in rematch with Crunch (Amerks.com) Syracuse Crunch Fall To Rochester Americans, 3-1 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 20, 2024
Mike Harrington: It remains hard to believe same Sabres team that faced Habs will meet Leafs
'The Sabres played small, stupid and scared in a 6-1 defeat that sent them careening into last place in the Eastern Conference and should have meant three or four new guys were joining the club Wednesday. And if that didn’t happen, the game was so egregious that in many organizations, it would have meant general manager Kevyn Adams was looking for a new line of work.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It remains hard to believe same Sabres team that faced Habs will meet Leafs
Lance Lysowski: Lindy Ruff bears some responsibility for Sabres sinking to bottom
'The coach shouldn’t be immune to criticism, though. Not only are the Sabres not showing progress, but they’ve regressed in some areas. This current skid is reminiscent of the slide in 2021 that convinced Adams to nuke the roster and hire Granato as full-time coach.' … [Read more...] about Lance Lysowski: Lindy Ruff bears some responsibility for Sabres sinking to bottom
Sabres will need more from top players with Jordan Greenway out long term
'Jordan Greenway is out long term because the 6-foot-6 power forward and top penalty-killer is having surgery on the middle-body injury that forced him to miss 10 games. He appeared in four games after returning to the lineup Dec. 9, but his discomfort and limitations were noticeable during the loss Sunday in Toronto.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will need more from top players with Jordan Greenway out long term
As Sabres struggle, Lindy Ruff turns to leaders ‘to be the difference-makers’
'Well, so far, no moves – a trade, demotion or recall – have been made. Right now, Adams is moving forward with a group that has won just 11 of its 32 games this season and earned three points since Nov. 27. A seven-day roster freeze goes into effect Friday.' … [Read more...] about As Sabres struggle, Lindy Ruff turns to leaders ‘to be the difference-makers’
Sabres’ Jordan Greenway to undergo surgery, miss ‘significant’ time; Rasmus Dahlin set to play
'Ruff said he believes Greenway, 27, will play again this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jordan Greenway to undergo surgery, miss ‘significant’ time; Rasmus Dahlin set to play
Friday's Toronto Coverage
Gameday: Matt Murray returns to Maple Leafs net against Sabres (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs visit the Sabres after Nylander’s 2-goal game (AP) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Toronto Coverage
Buffalo Sabres seeking solutions while knowing it’s solely on them to put a stop to 0-8-3 skid
'“But we’ve been saying that for awhile now,” he added before punctuating his final comment with a profanity. “It’s about time we go ... do it.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres seeking solutions while knowing it’s solely on them to put a stop to 0-8-3 skid
Scout's Analysis: Why the Sabres' potential isn't paying off
'The fact of the matter is the Sabres have thrust too many of their young players into the NHL before they were ready for full-time duty, and tasked them with important roles and assignments. And this has happened as expectations for the team have risen, thus increasing the pressure to deliver results.' … [Read more...] about Scout’s Analysis: Why the Sabres’ potential isn’t paying off
Longest Losing Streaks in NHL History: Can the Buffalo Sabres Set a New Record?
'Another loss for Buffalo (which would be against the Maple Leafs on Friday) would put them at 12 in a row, tied for the 17th-longest in NHL history, a skid that the Sharks reached last season. A 13th loss Saturday Buffalo against the Bruins would tie them with the ninth-longest streak.' … [Read more...] about Longest Losing Streaks in NHL History: Can the Buffalo Sabres Set a New Record?
Dahlin will return Friday against Toronto
'“I felt really good, so yes, I’m ready.”' … [Read more...] about Dahlin will return Friday against Toronto
Sabres injuries: D Rasmus Dahlin set to return, F Jordan Greenway to have surgery
'Forward Jordan Greenway will remain out for an extended period following surgery to address his mid-body injury, Ruff said. There is hope Greenway can return before the end of the season. The veteran winger brought a physical presence to Buffalo’s lineup and had a plus-3 rating in 16 games prior to his injury. After sitting out 10 games, Greenway had a minus-4 rating in four … [Read more...] about Sabres injuries: D Rasmus Dahlin set to return, F Jordan Greenway to have surgery
Sabres leaning on leaders to get back on track
'“I believe in this group. I think we all believe in this group,” Cozens said. “We just have to be better. I do think that, looking at every guy in here, we have the team to win and we have the players to do it. But we’ve been saying that for a while now. It’s about time we go [expletive] do it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres leaning on leaders to get back on track