'In order for the Buffalo Sabres to make the leap from respectability to playoff contender, that confidence needs to permeate the dressing room. They need to know they can handle heavyweights such as Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay and Chicago. They need to believe it every time they skate on the ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres preview: Why the playoffs could be within reach
Archives for October 9, 2016
Parched: Buffalo sports fans yearn for a sip of playoff tonic
'The Sabres insist they're poised to get back there but they've done the easy part, tanking to 54 points to get Jack Eichel and improving in one year to 81. It's much tougher to go from 81 to, say, the 95 that coach Dan Bylsma openly spoke of over the summer as a goal for this club.' … [Read more...] about Parched: Buffalo sports fans yearn for a sip of playoff tonic
Why Sabres' goaltender Robin Lehner might be better than ever
'“I just told him, I want to get better cardio, I want to lose weight and I want to gain speed. And you know what, he built programs around that. I had my heart rate monitor on and did my stuff with him. I burned between 1,500 and 2,000 calories with him per session. I did all the different aspects that I wanted. Just got me good results and it’s really helped me.”' … [Read more...] about Why Sabres’ goaltender Robin Lehner might be better than ever
Ah, the memories: 20 years at the 'new' downtown arena
'Here's a look back at some of the big moments from the arena's 20 years.' … [Read more...] about Ah, the memories: 20 years at the ‘new’ downtown arena
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo has reaped benefits from changing approach
'“Once that happened, something just kind of clicked in my head, I figured out that I needed to dial in my nutrition, dial in my training and dial in some different things to try to be the best,” Okposo said. “The latter half of that year I started to play better, and then the playoffs I thought I played well.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo has reaped benefits from changing approach
Ullmark assigned to Rochester
'The Sabres now have 28 players (17 forwards, nine defensemen and two goaltenders) on their training camp roster.' … [Read more...] about Ullmark assigned to Rochester