Archives for November 5, 2015

'“We’ve talked about that game quite a bit, especially the first period,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said Wednesday. “About how we want to play, how we need to play. That’s how the Buffalo Sabres are trying to play every game. We feel like we deserved a little bit better fate the last game but they’re a championship team for a reason. They know how to find ways to win games and … [Read more...] about Sabres continue to build confidence

'The Sabres will play Dec. 6 in Edmonton in what will be their final visit to Rexall Place before the Oilers move to a downtown arena next season. Assuming all goes well in McDavid’s recovery, the top two picks in the June draft will thus have their first head-to-head meeting March 1 in First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about McDavid injury pushes back meeting with Eichel

'Still, nine games into his season, Gionta hasn’t scored a goal. Girgensons netted his lone goal, a breakaway overtime winner in Philadelphia, nine days ago.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Brian Gionta and Zemgus Girgensons starting to showcase offensive skills

Lightning-Sabres Preview (AP) Sabres face Lightning looking to build winning streak (NHL.com) Vasilevskiy to start, Paquette a game-time decision vs. Buffalo (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'“I think everyone here respects Dan and knows this is it for the long run,” Foligno said. “We want to make sure that we’re not going back to where we were a couple years ago. Dan’s been awesome. The whole coaching staff, I feel like we are back to teaching but also back to being professional. I mean, it’s always been professional, but it’s more like, this is our team and it’s … [Read more...] about Foligno finding his place under Bylsma

'"Hockey is a physical game, things happen," Eichel said. "It's unfortunate, but it doesn't really effect me at all. I'm still playing hockey and I'm sure he'll be OK."' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Bylsma react to McDavid’s injury

'“You don’t see it that often,” defenseman Josh Gorges said of the front-loaded schedule against the Lightning. “We’ve got to make sure we’re at our best; this is a team was in the Stanley Cup Finals last year. They’re where we want to be so it’s a good test and a good matchup for us.”' … [Read more...] about Improved Sabres look forward to yet another rematch with Tampa Bay