'Right now, following a day off today, Dahlin plans to practice Thursday and play Friday when the Sabres host the Toronto Maple Leafs. He needs more than a morning skate before returning from a long absence.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin close to playing; Buffalo makes lineup change
The Sabres Report - Dec 18, 2024
Owner Terry Pegula’s presence, words resonate with Sabres: ‘He’s passionate’
'“That was incredible what he did – showed up,” said Ruff, whose Sabres play the Canadiens tonight. “Terry cares. He’s passionate about what’s happening here, and for him to take the time to come here, it meant a lot to everybody.”' … [Read more...] about Owner Terry Pegula’s presence, words resonate with Sabres: ‘He’s passionate’
There are worse things than the Canadian
'In 2009-10, the Sabres amassed 100 points, then 96 the following season. They were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs in both cases. Since then, it's been hell.' … [Read more...] about There are worse things than the Canadian
Sabres: a locker room with the look of a funeral parlor
'“We need to show more pride. We need to look in the mirror,” he said. “Right now, it’s like we’re looking around and waiting for someone else to react and create something. We need to find a way to get through this. That’s 11 in a row.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres: a locker room with the look of a funeral parlor
"I've never experienced that": 10 straight losses for the Sabres and a visit from the owner to Montreal
'Although little has leaked, it appears that Pegula told everyone that the solution would come from within and that he had no intention of making major changes to breathe new life into his Sabres.' … [Read more...] about “I’ve never experienced that”: 10 straight losses for the Sabres and a visit from the owner to Montreal
A smell of the end of a diet
'"We had no legs, no energy. We had a game yesterday, we just lost 10 games, we should have had energy," lamented defender Connor Clifton.' … [Read more...] about A smell of the end of a diet
When the owner gets involved
'But now Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula has taken matters into his own hands. On Monday, he arrived in Montreal to meet with his players at the Bell Centre, on the eve of their duel against the Canadiens. The day before, the Sabres had suffered their 10th straight defeat, after which head coach Lindy Ruff said he was "at a loss for words."' … [Read more...] about When the owner gets involved
Lindy Ruff disappointed with Patrik Laine coverage
'When asked about the three goals allowed to Laine on the power play, the Sabres coach limited himself to saying that these were aspects they had worked on and discussed during a meeting regarding the penalty kill. It must be said that each of the Finn's goals were scored in essentially the same way, so it was not surprising to see Ruff at a loss for answers to explain his … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff disappointed with Patrik Laine coverage
Analysis | Lessons from the Sabres in the Canadiens' reconstruction
'Wanting to lose as badly as the Sabres did in 2014 probably hasn't been seen since the Pittsburgh Penguins targeted Mario Lemieux in 1984. And it begs the question of what such a drastic sabotage did to the team's culture, which has seemed tainted ever since.' … [Read more...] about Analysis | Lessons from the Sabres in the Canadiens’ reconstruction
Wednesday's Montreal Coverage
Hidden Game: Laine’s hat trick propels Canadiens past Sabres (Montreal Gazette) Laine and the Canadian atomize the Sabres (Journal de Montreal) Patrik Laine's hat trick: Boos have given way to caps (Journal de Montreal) "I had an average game" - Laine (Journal de Montreal) There are worse things than the Canadian (Journal de Montreal) Sabres: a locker room with the look of … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Montreal Coverage
Laine scores hat trick, Canadiens hand struggling Sabres 11th straight loss
'Dylan Cozens replied with the lone goal for struggling Buffalo (11-17-4). Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 15 saves on 21 shots, while backup James Reimer stopped all six that he faced after entering to start the third.' … [Read more...] about Laine scores hat trick, Canadiens hand struggling Sabres 11th straight loss
'It's horrible': Sabres reeling after Laine, Canadiens deliver 11th straight loss
'“Out-competed, lost battles, got away from us,” defenceman Connor Clifton said. “Just no legs, no jump, no energy. You think with the meeting yesterday, being on a 10-game losing streak, at least we’d have legs and energy.”' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s horrible’: Sabres reeling after Laine, Canadiens deliver 11th straight loss
Why free-falling Sabres continue to lose games
'The issue, however, is that the Sabres have been woefully inaccurate from the slot, regardless of how they attempt to generate offence. Only 54.5 per cent of their overall chances at 5-on-5 have hit the net — 30th in the league.' … [Read more...] about Why free-falling Sabres continue to lose games
Eleventh-straight loss for Sabres comes in Montreal
'It was another wildly miserable night at the rink for the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Eleventh-straight loss for Sabres comes in Montreal
Opinion: Sabres are a no-show just one day after positive feedback from their owner
'That is a plain and simple hard truth, you could say the Sabres are a better team than this team or another team, but just like this organization, you’d be kidding yourself. They are in last place in the East, they aren’t there by accident, they’ve earned their way there.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres are a no-show just one day after positive feedback from their owner