Archives for November 2015

'The Sabres had a Tyler Ennis goal call overturned after Panthers head coach Gerard Gallant challenged that Ennis was off side on the play. After a lenghty review, the referees on the ice concluded that Ennis crossed the blue line before the puck.' … [Read more...] about Sabres survive 3-2 against Florida

'"We thought we were better than that," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "We thought we had played better games than that. We've kind of focused on going 6-4 in the next 10 games, and 6-4 in the next 10 games to fight our way back to .500. We've been able to do that a little bit sooner stretch than 6-4 and 6-4. I really believe in developing the belief in how we need to play, and … [Read more...] about Ullmark, Franson help Sabres past Panthers

'“The great feeling right now is that we won – we’re happy we won – but we’re not satisfied,” forward Tyler Ennis said. “In the last couple years, we’d just take any win, but we can improve a lot. That wasn’t a great game by us.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres hang on to defeat Panthers for 3rd-straight win

Jason Akeson doing what he does best for Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'“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’

'“It’s huge for us. We’ve been right on the cusp of beating them a few times,” said Sabres center Jack Eichel, who had a goal and an assist for his first road points in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Sabres finally get quality victory

'“It’s one of those things in the NHL and in sports and general that when you get your shot, you have to take advantage of it,” McCabe said before Tuesday’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Amalie Arena. “You have to prove every day you belong and that’s been my mentality since camp started.' … [Read more...] about McCabe earning his ice time, Sabres’ trust

'"'Johnny' has a strong, calming feeling," Bylsma said. "He doesn't have a lot of movement in net and he was real strong in the third period with a couple traffic plays he came up big for."' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Sabres 4, Lightning 1

Frustration continues for Bolts in loss to Buffalo (Tampa Tribune) Stamkos’ agent ‘engaged’ with Yzerman (Tampa Tribune) Lightning falls under .500 with loss to Sabres (Tampa Bay Times) Agent cites 'due diligence' in Steven Stamkos contract talks (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning Offense Struggles Again in 4-1 Loss to Sabres (WDAE-AM) Mishkin's Extra Shift: Sabres 4, Lightning 1 … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'"I thought it was a big game for our team, it's the 10th of November, but I still thought to beat the Lightning at this point of the season is a big game for us," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Eichel has 2 points, Sabres beat Lightning 4-1

'Buffalo (7-8-0) picked up its third road win of the season, while the Lightning (7-8-2) haven't been below .500 this late in the year since the 2012-13 season. The Lightning's scoring woes continue with 12 goals in the last nine games from the team that led the NHL in scoring last year and returned nearly intact this season.' … [Read more...] about Eichel helps Sabres solve Lightning