'Benson’s penchant for taking penalties – he had 30 minutes entering Friday’s 6-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Sabres’ second-highest total behind center Dylan Cozens’ 37 – forced Ruff to sit down with the youngster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Lindy Ruff wants Zach Benson to take fewer penalties
The Sabres Report - Dec 21, 2024
Saturday's Toronto Coverage
Matt Murray's winning return to Leafs aided by video reviews and a sharp-eyed linesman (Toronto Sun) For the Leafs, Matt Murray’s longshot win might be the feel-good story of the season. Poor old Sabres (Toronto Star) Matt Murray makes 25 saves for 1st NHL win in nearly 21 months as Maple Leafs beat Sabres 6-3 (AP) Maple Leafs' Matt Murray victorious in emotional return to … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage
Murray stops 25 shots in first start in 21 months, Maple Leafs hand Sabres 12th straight loss, 6-3
'Buffalo’s JJ Peterka, Mattias Samuelsson and Owen Power had a goal and assist each. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped nine shots and was pulled when Domi made it 4-1 by converting a 2-on-1 break 4:27 into the second period. James Reimer mopped up allowing a goal on 15 shots.' … [Read more...] about Murray stops 25 shots in first start in 21 months, Maple Leafs hand Sabres 12th straight loss, 6-3
Sabres doubled up by Toronto
'The Buffalo Sabres could not overcome an early deficit and two goals being overturned in their 6-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres doubled up by Toronto
Opinion: Sabres go into Boston hoping they've hit rock bottom
'Depending on how you look at the standings, the Sabres, under four years and 33 games of Adams, go into Boston on Saturday as the worst team in the Eastern Conference, and the second-worst team in the National Hockey League. If you go by points, only the Nashville Predators have fewer points than the Sabres. If you go by points percentage, the Preds and San Jose Sharks are … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres go into Boston hoping they’ve hit rock bottom
Sabres continue their winless despair
'The Sabres extended the fifth-worst winless streak in franchise history to a depressing dozen with a 6-3 loss to a Toronto team boosted by a vocal majority chanting “Go Leafs Go!” Buffalo’s eighth consecutive home game without a win also marks the fifth-longest skid on record.' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue their winless despair
Murray makes 24 saves, wins NHL return with Maple Leafs against Sabres
'“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
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