Sabres’ Struggling Shootout
It’s not the concept, it’s the execution. It’s the most basic drill in practice: The Shootout. You vs. the Goalie. One on One. Mano a Mano. But at the end…
Sabres Goaltending
Lehner’s Injury Answering Some Questions
When Buffalo Sabres’ general manager Tim Murray acquired goaltender Robin Lehner just hours before the 2015 NHL Entry Draft (along with David Legwand) in exchange for the 21st overall pick…
The Future of Chad Johnson in Buffalo
As the regular season wraps up, the Sabres unsung hero Chad Johnson enters unrestricted free agency. After a career year this past season, Johnson will look to capitalize on the…
Should the Sabres Shut Down Robin Lehner?
Buffalo Sabres starting goaltender Robin Lehner has missed the majority of the season with a high ankle sprain suffered on opening night. After playing in 20 games since his return,…
Tempering Expectations in Robin Lehner’s Return
Robin Lehner returned to the Sabres net on Friday against the Bruins. This was Lehner’s first start since opening night and the first game he completed in the NHL since…
On The (Ull)Mark To Become Sabres Franchise Goalie
Going into the 2015-16 season, all hopes were set on Buffalo Sabres goalie Robin Lehner to take hold of the crease. However, once the goaltender – who was traded along with…
Still No Need for the Sabres to Panic in Net
Since starting goaltender Robin Lehner went down with an injury on opening night, the Sabres have struggled to find consistency in net. After the injury, the question immediately arose, if…
Sabres Have No Plans to Add Goaltending
To say the start of the season for the Buffalo Sabres has been less than ideal is as obvious a statement as you could make. The team is 2-6 through…
Sabres Recall Linus Ullmark, Re-Assign Lieuwen
The Buffalo Sabres have recalled 22-year-old goaltender Linus Ullmark from the Rochester Americans of the AHL, the team announced on Friday. The goaltending situation has been fluid in Buffalo, with…
Robin Lehner Will Miss 6-10 Weeks
With goaltender Robin Lehner getting injured in the first game of the year, things got off to a shaky start for the Buffalo Sabres. Lehner went down to his knees…
Lehner Injury Brings Intrigue to the Sabres Net
Going into the season the plan in-goal for the Sabres was clear. Lehner would be the number one goaltender and backed up by veteran Chad Johnson. Well only about half way…
Chad Johnson Giving Sabres Chances to Win
Chad Johnson’s preparation doesn’t vary whether he’s starting or backing up. The 29-year old who was acquired by the Sabres at last year’s trade deadline hasn’t had much of an…