'It was another wildly miserable night at the rink for the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Eleventh-straight loss for Sabres comes in Montreal
The Sabres Report - Dec 18, 2024
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
Ruff: 'I'm the coach. I am the one that has to solve this'
'"I'm the coach. I am the one that has to solve this," said Ruff with Jeremy White and Joe DiBiase. "It has been a lot of different things inside of those games. Our puck management against Toronto put us in a bad place in some situations in the game. I really felt early in the year, our managing the puck was better. You look at that game, we mismanaged it. It ended up giving … [Read more...] about Ruff: ‘I’m the coach. I am the one that has to solve this’
Sabres plunge to bottom of East after Terry Pegula’s visit in Montreal
'Winless in 11 games since hovering around playoff position, the Sabres have plummeted to an 11-17-4 record, with nearly twice as many losses as victories, and better odds now of winning the draft lottery than ending the longest postseason absence in NHL history.' … [Read more...] about Sabres plunge to bottom of East after Terry Pegula’s visit in Montreal
Laine has hat trick, Canadiens cruise past Sabres
'Dylan Cozens scored for the Sabres (11-17-4), who are 0-8-3 during the skid and have not won since Nov. 23.' … [Read more...] about Laine has hat trick, Canadiens cruise past Sabres
Pegula visit to Sabres ‘important’ during 10-game skid, Ruff, players say
'“That was incredible what he did -- showed up,” coach Lindy Ruff said Tuesday. “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. I thought it was great. I think any time the owner cares that much to come in, it sends a message that resonates throughout the locker room.”' … [Read more...] about Pegula visit to Sabres ‘important’ during 10-game skid, Ruff, players say
Slow start sinks Sabres in loss to Montreal
'“Sure does suck, doesn't it?,” said Sabres alternate captain Alex Tuch. “It's horrible. But, like I said, the season's not over. We're gonna come back and be better tomorrow.' … [Read more...] about Slow start sinks Sabres in loss to Montreal
Dahlin joins morning skate in Montreal, expresses confidence in Sabres
'Dahlin said he plans to have his first full practice with the team on Thursday and hopes to play against Toronto the following night.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin joins morning skate in Montreal, expresses confidence in Sabres
The Sabres Report - Dec 17, 2024
Mike Harrington: Lindy Ruff takes the heat for Sabres' skid when blame has to be passed around
'This team is ready to play every night. The Sabres (11-16-4) have scored first in 18 of their 31 games but are just 7-7-4 in those contests, tied with Chicago for the most losses in the NHL when taking the 1-0 lead. They have moments in a game where they simply go haywire and can’t get their momentum back.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Lindy Ruff takes the heat for Sabres’ skid when blame has to be passed around
Sabres notebook: Owner Terry Pegula speaks to struggling team in Montreal
'Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff backed up that point when he reported later Monday that the summary of Pegula’s message was, “We believe in you. The solution is within this room.” Seravalli said the owner professed faith in the embattled Adams while telling players not to expect a big trade for now.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Owner Terry Pegula speaks to struggling team in Montreal
Time as healthy scratch helped Sabres’ Jack Quinn find legs, score two goals
'“Just nice to see one go in, take some pressure off and just play freely,” said Quinn, who had mustered just an empty-net goal prior to scoring twice Sunday on Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Dennis Hildeby.' … [Read more...] about Time as healthy scratch helped Sabres’ Jack Quinn find legs, score two goals
After assignment to Rochester, Devon Levi could return to Sabres soon
'Luukkonen will likely start Tuesday’s game against the Canadiens at the Bell Centre. Then the Sabres host the Leafs on Friday before going into the Christmas break with road games Saturday against the Boston Bruins and Monday versus the New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about After assignment to Rochester, Devon Levi could return to Sabres soon
Imagine Geoff Molson meeting with the players in the middle of the season: that's what happens in Buffalo.
'The problem for the Sabres is that they have allowed far more goals in the last 10 games than they did in their first 21 games. They are also scoring fewer. That is not a recipe for success.' … [Read more...] about Imagine Geoff Molson meeting with the players in the middle of the season: that’s what happens in Buffalo.
Devon Levi: One game and he returns to the AHL
'The Dollard-des-Ormeaux native is doing much better in the AHL. He has a .916 efficiency rate and a 2.08 goals-against average in nine games.' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi: One game and he returns to the AHL
Tuesday's Montreal Coverage
Buffalo brings losing streak into game against Montreal (AP) BUF@MTL: What you need to know (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Montreal Coverage