Archives for December 2015

'“When he’s playing at the top of his game, he plays with a lot of speed,” longtime teammate Zach Bogosian said. “He showed that. He was a key factor in the game, obviously scoring the goals, but it’s good to see him get in there physically and all that kind of stuff.' … [Read more...] about Kane’s speed, physical style come together for Sabres

'“It was a situation where our bench got short in the third period there,” Bylsma said. “Frankly, with all the timeouts that happened out there, you have the opportunity to get the players that can go out there and score the goal for you in those situations. That was the case.”' … [Read more...] about Slumping Moulson not scoring, so he sits

'In a tweet Girgensons posted in Latvian today, he wrote, according to Google Translate, “All due respect to the fans, but please (do) not … vote for me (for) this (year’s All-Star Game)! Such things must be earned!”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons doesn’t want All-Star votes

'Scoring is what the Sabres are surely capable of, but it’s looking more and more like they’ll need to go back to rethinking their defense, likely at the expense of the seemingly potent offense they’ve built. Buffalo isn’t as loaded with high-ceiling offensive forwards as, say, the Oilers are, but they’d be wise to learn from what’s happening in Edmonton now: offense might look … [Read more...] about Flashy Sabres cannot live by offense alone

'At 21, Risto is putting himself within some special company with his offensive production. Only 11 defensemen have scored more than 30 points in their age-21 season. The list includes John Carlson, P.K. Subban, Alex Pietrangelo, Erik Karlsson, Justin Faulk, Hampus Lindholm and Dougie Hamilton.' … [Read more...] about 3-point night highlights Ristolainen’s progress

'“As a young player for us, we’re asking a lot of him and what he does for us,” coach Dan Bylsma said. “He’s playing against the other team’s best players night in and night out. He’s in every situation, and he’s been pretty dynamic for us.”' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen makes most of career-high ice time in Sabres’ shootout loss

'“He pushed me to be better,” Larkin said in Joe Louis Arena. “We always battled in practice, but we shared a laugh off the ice together always. Now to be at the highest level and in our first year together, it’s pretty cool.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Eichel and Larkin are friends and U.S.-born

'It was a quality effort against one of Buffalo's toughest opponents. The Sabres were 0-6-1 in their previous seven visits to Detroit and 1-8-1 in the prior 10.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Red Wings 5, Sabres 4 (shootout)

'“We had a lot in common,” Eichel said. “We like to do the same things. He’s a good guy who likes to work hard at the rink and things like that. But I think it’s important when you get away from the rink to enjoy yourself and I know he’s a good guy to be around off the ice.' … [Read more...] about Pals Larkin, Eichel share skills, mutual admiration

'"It was a fun time," Larkin said. "He was better, so he pushed me to be better. It was cool to see him every day. We competed every day at the NTDP, always battling in practice. But shared a laugh off the ice, always."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel has seen Larkin’s prowess ‘for years’

Red Wings survive Sabres in shootout win (Detroit News) Pals Larkin, Eichel share skills, mutual admiration (Detroit News) Blashill defends penalty killers, fourth line (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Wings' point streak reaches 8 (Detroit Free Press) Sabres' Eichel has seen Larkin's prowess 'for years' (Detroit Free Press) Blashill praises Brendan Smith for … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Detroit Coverage

'"When you're down 2-0, you have to go after it," Buffalo coach Dan Bylsma said. "And, I think you saw that in how the game was played up and down the ice. We had to fight back."' … [Read more...] about Red Wings beat Sabres 5-4 in SO on Brad Richards’ goal

'"Our coaches have to come up with offensive schemes to match defensive schemes," Murray said. "And obviously, it's easier to coach defense than it is to coach offense. So we're not there yet."' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM: Drop in NHL goal-scoring a ‘media-driven’ concern

'"We got down, with their first shot, and they get another on a face-off play that caroms in off their player and over our goalie," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "When you're down 2-0, you have to go after it and I think you saw that in how the game was played up and down the ice. We had to fight back."' … [Read more...] about Red Wings edge Sabres in shootout

'Despite outstanding performances from Rasmus Ristolainen (3a) and Evander Kane (2g), the Buffalo Sabres could not stop the offensive onslaught from the Detroit Red Wings, falling 5-4 in a shootout from Joe Louis Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Red Wings 5-4 in shootout