NHL News & Notes: Bruins, McLellan & More Brandon Share-Cohen | April 12, 2019 In today’s News & Notes, the Boston Bruins had some familiar faces back at practice on Friday, including Sean Kuraly, Todd McLellan is not expected to be the next coach…
Panthers Fire Boughner, Sabres Fire Housley Brandon Share-Cohen | April 7, 2019 The first day after the conclusion of the NHL regular season is always a rough one for coaches of teams that didn’t qualify for postseason contention. While some are able…
Sabres Bury Detroit – Skinner Scores 2 The Canadian Press | April 7, 2019 DETROIT — Jeff Skinner scored twice to reach the 40-goal mark for the first time in his career and the Buffalo Sabres closed out their season with a 7-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. Rookie defenceman Rasmus Dahlin had a goal and an assis…
Off the Crossbar: Housley Preps Sabres for Playoffs Jeff Seide | April 5, 2019 Citing dramatic improvement over last season’s 62-point, 31st place finish, Buffalo Sabres head coach Phil Housley is pumped for his team’s upcoming playoff run. “Most everyone counted us out,” said…
Predators Beat Sabres – Johansen Gets Winner The Canadian Press | April 3, 2019 BUFFALO, N.Y. — Ryan Johansen scored the go-ahead goal 6:32 into the third period, and the Nashville Predators stayed in the hunt for the Central Division title with a 3-2 win over the slumping Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night. P.K. Subban had a goal an…
Blue Jackets Blank Sabres – Bobrovsky Earns Shutout The Canadian Press | April 1, 2019 BUFFALO, N.Y. — Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 38 shots and the Columbus Blue Jackets won their fifth straight by beating the free-falling Buffalo Sabres 4-0 on Sunday night. The Blue Jackets continued to close in on their third straight playoff berth while …
Islanders Bury Sabres – Clinch Playoff Spot The Canadian Press | March 31, 2019 UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Jordan Eberle continued his scoring surge with another goal, Anthony Beauvillier added two of his own and the New York Islanders clinched a playoff berth for the first time since 2016 with a 5-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Satu…
NHL Rumors: Lee, Bowers, Sabres, Flyers, More Jim Parsons | March 28, 2019 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, Anders Lee and the New York Islanders are delayed on a contract extension due to term, the Buffalo Sabres aren’t quite ready to evaluate their…
NHL News & Notes: Bruins, Olofsson & More Brandon Share-Cohen | March 27, 2019 In today’s News & Notes, the Boston Bruins have announced that they will be extending their partnership with the Providence Bruins for another 10 years, the Buffalo Sabres have recalled…
Senators Shutout Sabres – Anderson Stops 35 The Canadian Press | March 27, 2019 OTTAWA — Craig Anderson stopped all 35 shots he faced as the Ottawa Senators shut out the Buffalo Sabres 4-0 on Tuesday night. It was Anderson’s second shutout of the season. Brian Gibbons had a goal and an assist to lead Ottawa (27-43-6), while A…
Sabres Can’t Buy a Goal Jeff Seide | March 26, 2019 After the game in the locker room, Jack Eichel sat in his stall, pads and skates still on, sweat still dripping down his neck. He stared straight ahead but his…
NHL Rumors: Tippet, Sabres Pressure, Oilers Salary Issues Jim Parsons | March 25, 2019 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is pressure on Buffalo Sabres GM Jason Botterill to win a trade this summer, the Seattle franchise is looking for a new GM but…