Archives for November 12, 2015

'“He’s definitely a point guard almost in controlling the play,” coach Dan Bylsma said after practice here Wednesday. “He drives wide for the shot, draws the penalty on Garrison. Similar play on the goal to Franson, drives wide, pulls up, distributes the puck as guys go through and cut through. He’s learning a little bit how to control the game and be effective with his puck … [Read more...] about Eichel prepared to face new tactics

'"But with the stretch we've been on and winning at Tampa Bay, you've put yourself right in the opportunity to get to .500. I think it's a big game. I don't want to keep talking about big games in November, but it is a big opportunity for us to get a win on the road and get back to .500."' … [Read more...] about The .500 mark within team’s reach

Preview: Sabres at Panthers; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Sabres-Panthers Preview (AP) Sabres look to get to .500, visit Panthers (NHL.com) Gameday Growl: Nov. 12 vs. Buffalo Sabres (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Florida Coverage

'You can never tell how long it will take, but the Sabres have won four out of five and five out of seven games. Dan Bylsma said, “I think there was a lot of newness in a lot of places not just players, but when you’re looking at nine new roster players and a new coach, it’s not just getting used to each other, it’s getting used to how we’re going to play and how we need to … [Read more...] about The Sabres are getting to know each other

'“I don’t want to talk about big games in November and keep talking about them, but it is a big opportunity for us to get a win on the road and get back to .500,” coach Dan Bylsma said after practice Wednesday at BB&T Center.' … [Read more...] about Bylsma: ‘We’re starting to develop a belief that we can win and how we can win’