'Yes, they played the third period like they’re capable of playing, putting a lot of pressure on the Rangers defense and goaltender Igor Shersterkin. However, they got down 2-0 when Reilly Smith just put a puck into the crease to see what happens and it hit defenseman Owen Power and went in.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres lose eight-straight games to seven slumping teams
The Sabres Report - Dec 12, 2024
Sabres stay in sunken place, closing horrid homestand with 8th loss in a row
'And while still only five points behind the Rangers in the wild-card race, the continuation of Buffalo’s playoff drought seems as inevitable as it is abominable.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stay in sunken place, closing horrid homestand with 8th loss in a row
Rangers hold off Sabres, hand them 8th loss in row
'“I thought the second period we had probably five rush chances and missed the net,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “… There was a lot of pace in the game. I thought we started the first period, we turned the puck over too much. We got to the blue line, we turned it over, turned it over, turned it over. That is why some guys lost ice time.”' … [Read more...] about Rangers hold off Sabres, hand them 8th loss in row
Sabres' late comeback falls short in loss to Rangers
'“It’s been a tough stretch,” Power said. “It’s not a spot we want to be in, but we’ve just got to continue to move forward and get better every day and get out of this thing as soon as possible.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ late comeback falls short in loss to Rangers
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Strong second period sends Amerks past Rocket (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 11, 2024
Mike Harrington: Can the Sabres find the team that won last month in Madison Square Garden?
'“Thinking about that game, it was obviously one of our best of the year, and it was just simple,” Dylan Cozens, who sniped one of the second-period goals that night, said after practice Tuesday. “We got pucks behind them, we got it back, got pucks on net and we got our bounces that game. It’s a lot easier to play the game when you’re not worried about overthinking things and … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Can the Sabres find the team that won last month in Madison Square Garden?
Despite losing streak, struggling Sabres still in thick of playoff chase
'They’ve dropped five of those games by one goal. In two of those, including Monday’s 6-5 shootout loss to the Detroit Red Wings, they’ve blown multi-goal leads in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Despite losing streak, struggling Sabres still in thick of playoff chase
Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson ready to play after recovering from injury
'Samuelsson, 24, practiced again Tuesday as the Sabres, who have lost seven straight contests (0-4-3), prepared to close their five-game home stand.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson ready to play after recovering from injury
Wednesday's New York Coverage
Sabres take on the Rangers on losing streak (AP) Rangers at Sabres: Pregame Notes (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New York Coverage
Ruff works exclusively on Sabres' power play during Tuesday's practice
'In the team's last nine games, Buffalo is 1-for-24 with the extra man. Overall this season, the Sabres are 30th in the NHL at 14.5%.' … [Read more...] about Ruff works exclusively on Sabres’ power play during Tuesday’s practice
Practice Report | Greenway returns to action; Sabres seek power-play results
'There was no easing into Greenway’s first game action since Nov. 14. He, Ryan McLeod and Jason Zucker matched up primarily with Detroit’s high-octane top line of Alex DeBrincat, Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond. Greenway provided a net-front screen for the first of Zucker's two goals, but he also found himself on the ice for three 5-on-5 Red Wings goals.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Greenway returns to action; Sabres seek power-play results
The Sabres Report - Dec 10, 2024
Sabres unravel again, lose seventh straight game: 'We're in a real hard time'
'“We look tight,” lamented Sabres center Tage Thompson. “I think that’s a product of not winning. You lose however many in a row, it’s easier for you to grip your stick a little tighter, be a little more nervous to make a mistake and usually you do that it just compounds things and makes it worse. ..."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unravel again, lose seventh straight game: ‘We’re in a real hard time’
Mike Harrington: The decisions of Terry Pegula, and not Kevyn Adams, are Sabres' biggest problem
'Pegula has long refused the model of having a president of hockey operations because he likes the direct line to the GM. The results say it’s a 14-year mistake he needs to rethink, even if he’s still spooked by whatever version of events you believe happened 11 years ago with Pat LaFontaine. Pegula needs more veteran hockey minds, just like his team needs more veteran … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The decisions of Terry Pegula, and not Kevyn Adams, are Sabres’ biggest problem
Sabres blow lead, lose seventh straight game: ‘We need to look in the mirror’
'The Sabres, having lost seven straight games (0-4-3) after imploding late again Monday’s 6-5 shootout loss to the Detroit Red Wings, have completely fallen apart in the last two weeks after seemingly turning a corner last month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow lead, lose seventh straight game: ‘We need to look in the mirror’
Tuesday's Detroit Coverage
'I love shootouts': Wings goalie Cossa wins NHL debut vs. Sabres (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Detroit Red Wings fight back from 2-goal deficit to give Sebastian Cossa win in NHL debut (Detroit Free Press) Red Wings rally for shootout win in Sebastian Cossa’s debut (Ann Arbor News) Recap: Cossa's NHL debut part of Red Wings' 'massive' 6-5 shootout win over … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Detroit Coverage