Archives for 2016

'“Larsson’s been playing in a match-up role for us, playing on a line for us that’s playing against other team’s best players and he’s done a good job doing it,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “He just hasn’t been able to find the score sheet. I think tonight he was rewarded for that. Nice to see him get it and get it the right way – going to the net and being strong on his … [Read more...] about Larsson’s the driving force in victory by Sabres

'“I think he’s had the benefit of going under the radar a little bit,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said Wednesday after his team’s morning skate. “There wasn’t a big story about Sam. There hasn’t been a big story about Sam. We’ve seen him really improve his game. He’s on pace to score what could be 20-23 goals.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart quietly having a solid season

'The Sabres are now 6-0-1 in their last seven road games against Atlantic Division opponents. It is the first time in franchise history has picked up points in seven straight divisional road games.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 4, Montreal 2

'"This team is capable of winning, especially to win hotly contested matches, said Gionta. We showed a great strength of character and it is very rewarding."' … [Read more...] about A power play that changed everything

'"It is certain that the scale of such a sequence becomes more daunting in Montreal. You can not escape it, hockey is the topic of discussion in this city, "admitted Gorges about a comparison with Buffalo and other cities in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Josh Gorges and Brian Gionta care Sabres and not the Canadian

Canadiens slide even further after loss to Sabres (Montreal Gazette) The Canadiens are done for this season (Montreal Gazette) 'The system isn’t the problem', Pacioretty says (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Montreal Gazette) The art of losing (Le Journal de Montreal) "We find ways to lose" - Brendan Gallagher (Le Journal de Montreal) Therrien: "It will be very difficult … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Montreal Coverage

'"It plays a big role in our wins when we get that secondary scoring going," said Buffalo captain Brian Gionta. "Foligno early on, Larsson with a big one to go ahead. Stuff like that is key."' … [Read more...] about McGinn, Larsson goals lift Sabres to comeback 4-2 win over slumping Canadiens

'"We've seen him really improve his game and come out to score what could be 20 or 23 goals, which would be a pretty darn good season for anybody. It doesn't have the dramatic story or the spotlight, but he's turned into a big part of our team and the scoring on our team."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Reinhart grows in the shadow of fellow second overall pick Eichel

'"We didn't get frustrated with ourselves," McGinn said. "We stayed positive. We just had to continue to get shots to the net and fortunately they started hitting the back of the net. It was a huge win for us."' … [Read more...] about Sabres add to Habs’ recent woes

'Larsson's go-ahead goal marked his 1st since 12/14/15, snapping a 19-game goalless drought.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Power Past Canadiens 4-2

'"Larsson's been playing in a matchup role for us, playing on a line that's playing against other teams' best players and he's done a good job doing it. He just hasn't been able to find the scoresheet. Tonight, he was rewarded for that. It was nice to see him get it and get it the right way, going to the net and being strong on the stick, getting the play from Jake [McCabe]."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Canadiens: From the Locker Room

'"They made a good push in the second [period]," Gionta said. "Obviously, toward the end, maybe the last five minutes of the first, we were able to take it a little bit to them. So they made a push back in the second to get a couple of goals there on us, but I thought we showed a lot of composure there in the third."' … [Read more...] about Sabres score three in third to defeat Canadiens

'"We were talking in the coaches' office before the game on where we were going to get our goals," Bylsma said. "Some of those names were mentioned and they came through tonight."' … [Read more...] about Secondary scoring leads Sabres past Canadiens

'"I think Marcus is playing his best hockey right now," Bylsma said. "He's playing big and strong, he skates well and is a physical presence for us all year. I'm pretty eager to see him on that wing, to see if he can be a guy that can not only provide speed and physicality but can be the benefactor of being a guy at the net and finish plays from Jack and Zemgus."' … [Read more...] about Foligno advances to line with Eichel

'Mike Weber and Carlo Colaiacovo will sit out Wednesday’s game in Montreal but Bylsma said he expects to see seven of the eight play over the next four days, when the team has the matchup with the Habs and a home-and-home series against Boston.' … [Read more...] about What to do with eight healthy defensemen?