Archives for November 26, 2015

'Once again, Buffalo never led. During the 0-4-2 run, the Sabres have been in front for a grand total of 8 minutes, 22 seconds.' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue run of slow starts, lose to Predators

'“You have to thank the Buffalo Sabres and Seymour and Norty Knox and Scotty Bowman to take that chance on me out of high school where I was sort of unproven,” Housley said before Wednesday’s game. “I was very focused. It was guys like Gilbert Perreault, having Larry Playfair as my first roommate, Lindy Ruff and Mike Ramsey inviting me to come into their house until I got my … [Read more...] about Wowie! Housley now Hall of Famer

'“I don’t think I would call it a setback,” coach Dan Bylsma said in First Niagara Center. “He got to a point where he started upping his rehab level and that’s where he had to back off that a little bit. He kind of tried to take the next step, and the next step, he has to wait a little bit longer on that.”' … [Read more...] about Lehner’s return timetable slows down

'Ullmark headed to the bench in favor of Chad Johnson after giving up another goal with 6:29 gone in the second. Ullmark, who entered the game with a .925 save percentage, saw it drop to .916 after turning aside just five of eight shots.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Predators 3, Sabres 2

'What do you say to a team that’s beating up on an opponent but not being rewarded?' … [Read more...] about Sabres start fast against Predators, lose sixth straight

'“You hear the rumors about Scotty and just him being a great coach,” Housley said. “The first time I met him I thought he was a great man. He really allowed me to do and play the game that he wanted me to play. I think that was important. He didn’t put too much pressure on me. He sort of just let me play.' … [Read more...] about Hall of Famer Phil Housley grateful for early days with Sabres

'“More people and bodies to the front of the net,” Bylsma said. “Hutton saw most of what was coming at him. We knew we needed to get more people in front of him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres stuffed by Nashville in pre-Thanksgiving contest 3-2

Predators snap shutout streak in 3-2 win (Nashville Tennessean) Predators goalie Carter Hutton does 'flip-a-rooskie' (Nashville Tennessean) 5 takeaways from Predators' win vs. Sabres (Nashville Tennessean) Photo gallery (Nashville Tennessean) Photo gallery (NashvillePredators.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Nashville Coverage

'"There's a lot in the game that's good," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "There's nothing good about getting down 3-0 and not winning the hockey game, but some pretty good stuff from our lines."' … [Read more...] about Predators end record scoring drought, beat Sabres 3-2

'Left winger Evander Kane and center Jack Eichel scored for the Sabres (8-12-2). Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark was pulled after allowing three goals on eight shots. He was replaced by goalie Chad Johnson, who made 12 saves.' … [Read more...] about Predators break through to beat Sabres

'Welcome back to town, Cody Hodgson. Another player who had his Sabres' tenure come to an abrupt and unceremonious end. He gets his second goal of the season and puts his former team down by three.' … [Read more...] about Comeback falls short, Sabres defeated by Nashville 3-2

'"I think we built a little bit of momentum off those [3rd period penalty] kills, and we were able to get some chances. We had some chances right after that. We were able to get one 6-on-5, but there's only 20 minutes in the period. A little bit too late."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Predators: From the Locker Room

'By the time Eichel finally took advantage of a chance to score the Sabres’ second goal, a one-time shot from his knee on a cross-ice pass by Ryan O'Reilly with the goaltender pulled, only 1:19 remained in regulation. The Sabres played with desperation for the final minute but ultimately could not complete the comeback.' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s late goal not enough in Sabres’ loss to Nashville

Varone comes up big as Amerks end losing slide (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) The caring side of rough and tumble Kaleta (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Syracuse Crunch loses to Rochester Amerks in OT after late goal in regulation (Syracuse Post Standard) Dupuy's overtime goal gives Amerks 4-3 win over Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch defeated by Americans, 4-3, in OT … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage