'“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
Archives for November 2016
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
No joke: Sabres' offense shows up in big way
'“It was a great chance for us to get some goal scorers and get some guys that we needed on the board,” coach Dan Bylsma said. “The power-play goals were huge for us. They gave us the opportunity to get our best guys on the ice and have a chance to score a goal, but I think it also gave our team a deep, deep breath and a sigh of relief about putting the puck in the back of our … [Read more...] about No joke: Sabres’ offense shows up in big way
Evander Kane hears the trade talk. He's just looking for goals
'"This is a business, first and foremost, no matter what anybody tries to tell you or what the fans may think," Kane said Monday in KeyBank Center. "It's a business and business people make business decisions, while the players make the best business decisions for themselves when they have that opportunity. We all know that. For me, it's nothing I can concern myself too much … [Read more...] about Evander Kane hears the trade talk. He’s just looking for goals
After another break, Ristolainen changes sticks
'Ristolainen had used a Warrior Covert for the first 17 games of the season. On Friday, he practiced with a Bauer Nexus saying afterward he wasn't sure what he was going to do in the next game.' … [Read more...] about After another break, Ristolainen changes sticks
Quick hits: Sabres 4, Flames 2
'Buffalo hadn't scored that many times since a 3-1 win in Winnipeg on Oct. 30. The Sabres improved to 7-8-4 with their second straight win in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 4, Flames 2
Rare goal outburst helps Sabres douse Flames
'“I could tell we were just chomping at the bit for the floodgates to open, and that second period was huge for us,” Sabres defenseman Taylor Fedun said. “I think everybody was able to take a bit of a deep breath when we started to score some goals there.”' … [Read more...] about Rare goal outburst helps Sabres douse Flames
Patrick Kaleta excited for off-ice job with Sabres, not retired yet
'“We’re not going to tackle that area of my life right now,” he said about playing again. “There’s still a little bit of uncertainty with that area. As of right now, we’re just going to focus on what I’m going to be doing for the organization."' … [Read more...] about Patrick Kaleta excited for off-ice job with Sabres, not retired yet
Sabres defeat Flames 4-2
'The Sabres (7-8-4 overall) had four different goal scorers in the game, as Kyle Okposo, Johan Larsson, Matt Moulson, and Marcus Foligno scored for Buffalo. Notching goals for Calgary (8-12-1 overall) were Mikael Backlund and Matt Tkachuk.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Flames 4-2
Tuesday's Calgary Coverage
Flames surrender trio of power-play counters in loss to Sabres (Calgary Sun) Calgary Flames winger Garnet Hathaway getting an earful about first NHL goal (Calgary Sun) Tkachuk collects two points in setback to Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Calgary Coverage
Sabres score 3 power-play goals in 4-2 win over Flames
'"I just think it's huge getting four goals," Okposo said. "That's a team that's coming off a back-to-back and if we played well we thought that we could get those two points and we did that. We executed our gameplan and were able to get two big points. So hopefully we can take that confidence into Wednesday and roll with it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 3 power-play goals in 4-2 win over Flames