Archives for 2016

'"There are a lot of aspects in our game we need to clean up," Eichel said.' … [Read more...] about Brassard’s five points help Rangers past Sabres

'"Where will Jack and Sam be four years from now? That's a good question," Bylsma told NHL.com. "I think you can't quite look at them and say they're grown men and they're the best that they're going to be right now. They're playing a grown man's game and being effective at it, and I look forward to the future. I think they are both going to get better and it's going to be fun … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel, Reinhart seeing progress in games

'"Obviously it was great that we were able to tie it but all night we just weren't getting enough sustained pressure," said Sabres captain Brian Gionta, who scored in the first period. "We had a tough time handling their speed in through the neutral zone."' … [Read more...] about Girgensons scores twice in loss to Rangers

'“He’s a key player for us who brings a lot to the table so it will be great to have him back,” Eichel said of Girgensons. “He plays a real straight-ahead game and you know what to expect. I really enjoy playing with him. We were able to connect a little bit, get some chemistry going. Hopefully, he hits the ground running.”' … [Read more...] about Girgensons’ return is good news for Eichel

'“I love the kids and working with them,” Lorentz said. “I knew I was going to enjoy it. I knew that for sure. But I have enjoyed it 100 times more than I thought I would. We have such a great group of kids. The coaches, not just on our team but the other house-league teams, are doing it for the right reasons.”' … [Read more...] about Jim Lorentz hooked on teaching hockey to kids

'“You get into a groove,” said Bogosian, who has one goal, seven points and a minus-14 rating in 31 appearances. “When you’re playing minutes like I have recently, I think you feel like more your old self. I’m playing that way.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian regaining old form

'“I’ve never really been down on my confidence,” said Girgensons, who has only one goal in his last 19 games. “It’s been tough so far with the points, but I think my game overall has been pretty good."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons ready to play

Sabres-Rangers Preview (AP) Rangers' Nash could be ready against Sabres (NHL.com) W2W4: Rangers vs. Sabres 1.25.16 (NewYorkRangers.com) Rangers vs. Sabres 1.25.16: Pregame Notes (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s New York Coverage

'Girgensons was on the wing with Jack Eichel before he got hurt. He said they were starting develop a chemistry, “Yes, definitely, I think we had some good games and you want to know your linemates and build that chemistry, so I think we were starting to do that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres should get Girgensons back for the Rangers

'"If we look back to the Washington series, the two games against Washington [on Jan. 28 and 30], they were playing with Brian [Gionta] at the time but they were generating quite a bit of offense," Bylsma said. "They scored some goals, Zemgus was generating quite a bit more offense than he had and that’s what we hope for putting them back together."' … [Read more...] about Girgensons likely to play against New York

'“It’s difficult, there’s no question. We want to win every game going in. I know we’re in a development process with our team, how we play, how we want to play. The level which we want to play and compete is something we’re developing. I think it’s put us into being a competitive team, a team that should and does compete to win every night. It’s difficult when you don’t.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres are a project, but Bylsma hates losing

'In 93 minutes since Bogosian has been paired with fellow righty Rasmus Ristolainen, the pair has a solid 52.8% Corsi Percentage (On-ice shot attempts for / total shot attempts) and have been on the ice for five goals for and only one against at even strength. When Bogosian played with anyone not giant, blonde and Finnish, his Corsi Percentage was a mediocre 44.3% and his Goals … [Read more...] about Ristolainen-Bogosian pair rolling

'It's an absolute honor. I obviously want to thank the fans for voting for me. But growing up watching the All-Star Game and seeing the names that were in that and guys I idolized, so for me to be considered as one of those guys, it's a true honor. You always dream of it. But to actually have it come true and be considered one of the top players, it's like a dream come true.' … [Read more...] about All-Star spot dream come true for Sabres’ O’Reilly

Griffins blanked at home by Rochester (Grand Rapids Press) Lieuwen perfect as Amerks complete sweep of Griffins (Amerks.com) Feeling blue (GriffinsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'But you can’t blame Lehner. He made 42 saves in the game as the Wings outshot Buffalo, 45-19. It wasn’t spectacular goaltending. It was simply calm, consistent play in the crease with solid positioning and good puck tracking allowing the 6-foot-5 Lehner to keep the Wings at bay.' … [Read more...] about Lehner gets little help as Sabres lose to Red Wings