Posts About "Jake McCabe"
Canucks Can Take Advantage of the Buffalo Sabres
June 23rd, 2020 Making smart, value trades and signings are what separates perennial Stanley Cup contenders from the pretenders. Under general manager Jim Benning, the Vancouver Canucks have made plenty of moves - some hitting, many missing. Except for the JT Miller trade, it's often the smaller, less flashy deals that push a team to the next level,...
Devils Need to Target Sabres' Surplus of Defensemen
June 9th, 2020 The NHL's 24-team, return-to-play format is getting closer to becoming a reality. Unfortunately, it won't include the New Jersey Devils, as they're one of seven teams whose season is over. That's also the case with the Buffalo Sabres, who'll miss the playoffs for a ninth consecutive season. But if there's one plus to...
Sabres at the Quarter-Mark: Mixed Results for Defense Corps
December 1st, 2019 Coming into the season, analysts and fans alike were praising the depth and sheer quantity of defensemen that the Buffalo Sabres had. Gradually throughout the first quarter of the season, the back end for Buffalo has become a mess. The defensive pairings seemingly switch every game, with a multitude of players being left to watch from...
Ullmark Makes 41 Saves, Sabres Beat Red Wings 2-0
October 25th, 2019 DETROIT — Linus Ullmark made 41 saves, Sam Reinhart scored his fifth goal and the red-hot Buffalo Sabres beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-0 Friday night. Reinhart also assisted on Jake McCabe's first goal of the season, and Buffalo (9-2-1) won for the seve...
Sabres Reach 2-Year Deal with McCabe
August 3rd, 2019 BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Sabres defenceman Jake McCabe passed up his scheduled arbitration hearing by agreeing to sign a two-year contract worth $5.7 million. The deal was reached Saturday, a day before the player's hearing. McCabe was a restricted free...
NHL News & Notes: Lindsay, McCabe & More
March 4th, 2019 In today's News & Notes, NHL Legend Ted Lindsay has passed away, Jake McCabe is out for five to six weeks with an upper-body injury and Kevan Miller is considered week to week. Related: NHL News & Notes: Boucher, Coyne Schofield & More Ted Lindsay Passes Away The NHL world suffered a big loss Monday as Ted Linsday has...
Sabres Defense Drawing Mixed Reviews
October 15th, 2018 Through five games this season, the Buffalo Sabres are a noticeably improved squad. Following an offseason that saw the team go through a significant roster overhaul, the new-look lineup is off to a good start. Of course, there is still room for improvement and with so many new faces, it will take time for the team to begin firing on all...
Sabres Sleepers for 2018-19 Season
September 28th, 2018 A key ingredient necessary for the 2018-19 Buffalo Sabres to rise out of the league's basement and into playoff contention is a consistent contribution from a variety of players. Analysts and pundits alike have highlighted offseason additions from the St. Louis Blues, Pittsburgh Penguins and Swedish Hockey League, who all will almost...
Rasmus Dahlin's Immediate Impact on Sabres Roster
May 11th, 2018 When NHL Deputy Commisioner Bill Daly flipped the last card at the NHL Draft Lottery to reveal the Buffalo Sabres logo, he instantly changed the outlook of all Western New Yorkers. In the same way, adding Rasmus Dahlin instantly changes the team’s lineup and their offseason. https://youtu.be/9ef-0qiNy0g Dahlin Opens...
Sabres Looking for Answers After Lackluster Preseason
October 2nd, 2017 The Buffalo Sabres wrapped up their preseason with a 1-4-1 record. While the pace was better, the blue & gold scored a grand total of 12 goals in six games–only the Washington Capitals scored fewer goals (eight). They also suffered with slow starts in most of their games. For Sabres’ fans, it sounds painfully familiar to last...
Housley is a Natural Fit for Sabres
June 16th, 2017 Phil Housley was introduced as the 18th head coach in Buffalo Sabres history yesterday. He was drafted by the organization in the first round of the 1982 draft and played eight years with the Sabres before moving on to play with seven other teams around the League. Housley seemed like he was the top target for new general manager...
Recap: Sabres Erase a Three Goal Deficit to Beat Blue Jackets
March 12th, 2017 The Buffalo Sabres and Columbus Blue Jackets got together for the second straight night. The Blue Jackets looked to be headed for an easy night after jumping out to a three-goal lead in the first twenty minutes. The Sabres responded, however, in the final 40 minutes of the game. The Sabres erased the three-goal deficit in the second...
Entertaining Ennis Glad to be Back
January 18th, 2017 After missing 30 games with a lingering groin injury, Tyler Ennis needed all of 19 seconds to make an impact in his return to the Buffalo Sabres lineup. Ennis, the team's first-round pick, 26th overall, at the 2008 NHL draft, is a three-time 20-goal scorer and his reinsertion into the lineup paid immediate dividends for the Sabres...
