'"I think just developing that confidence in myself again and working to get that back," Moulson said of the difference between last season and this season. He took an optional morning skate in KeyBank Center Tuesday afternoon as the Sabres prepared to host the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday. "I’m getting some opportunities this year to play in some good offensive situations. I … [Read more...] about With new confidence, Moulson has located his old scoring touch
Archives for November 23, 2016
Foligno takes a beating, keeps on hitting
'“I’ve been getting a little more than I’d like to,” Foligno said Tuesday morning as a number of the Buffalo Sabres took an optional practice in KeyBank Center. “I’d rather be giving than receiving on that side of things but that’s part of the game. You’re going to go through bumps and bruises. It’s lot of big guys in this league.' … [Read more...] about Foligno takes a beating, keeps on hitting
Sabres’ Johan Larsson, aka ‘Grumpy Larry,’ frustrating opponents
'“They call him ‘Grumpy Larry’ for a reason,” Bylsma explained. “He’s a hard guy to play against. He plays a gritty game and he bites at your heels and he’s got a lot of terror in him. That’s how he plays. He’s embraced that role and he’s playing it very well for us.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Johan Larsson, aka ‘Grumpy Larry,’ frustrating opponents
Sabres’ Dan Bylsma not worried about Rasmus Ristolainen’s offense
'“He’s had the opportunities and chances to get the puck on net for goal opportunities that I think he needs to have to have gotten goals. So I’m not too concerned whether it’s one or two or zero at this point.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dan Bylsma not worried about Rasmus Ristolainen’s offense
Wednesday's Detroit Coverage
Red Wings vs. Sabres: Matchup of two worst teams in Atlantic Division (Ann Arbor News) Sabres go for 3rd in row vs. Red Wings (AP) Preview: Red Wings at Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Detroit Coverage
Sabres' Ristolainen doesn't know if he'll change sticks for good
'Ristolainen has played 19 games and still doesn’t have a goal. His head coach isn’t really shocked by that, “He hasn’t completed a lot of the key opportunities, shots on net with a complete stick, but if you look back to last year as well, he had three in one game and they tend to come in bunches.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen doesn’t know if he’ll change sticks for good
Eichel skating, O'Reilly returns to practice
'"Us having a full roster isn't something that's going to happen for a long time," Bylsma said. "Now, we have the possibility of looking at some guys returning in the next week or ten days and there's kind of light at the end of the tunnel for getting some players back."' … [Read more...] about Eichel skating, O’Reilly returns to practice
Reinhart adjusting well to playing center
'"I don't think I felt much different," Reinhart said. "Obviously a couple go in but I think I've been creating chances as it is. I'm not reviewing that game any different than I have been, I've been feeling pretty confident and feeling like I've been playing well."' … [Read more...] about Reinhart adjusting well to playing center
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks Swap Goalies With Jackals (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage