'Buffalo is close to getting this one into the barn. They have not sat back and let Calgary take the play to them, but have been pressing to get another goal that would really put the game away. I would expect Elliott is pulled for an extra attacker soon, they should get the chance.' … [Read more...] about Sabres double up Calgary 4-2
Archives for 2016
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Flames
'"Getting on loose pucks, getting pucks to the net...that was big. We talked about it before the game, kind of need PP to jumpstart things. I think we did that tonight."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Flames
5 Observations: Sabres top Flames 4-2
'There's no denying the Sabres have struggled scoring goals this season. Monday, they got what they desperately needed -- their confidence back. In the first period it was the same old song and dance, the Sabres got chances, but couldn't capitalize. Then, the Flames took two penalties on the same shift, giving Buffalo an extended two man advantage.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Flames 4-2
Kyle Okposo, Sabres power past Flames
'"I just think we had a little bit of time; we got some good breaks," Okposo said. "It was a bit of a smorgasbord. There was some set things that we wanted to do that weren't happening, so we were improving and using our hockey sense. Sometimes that's the way it happens."' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo, Sabres power past Flames
Three-goal period propels Sabres to win over Flames
'"We got down in the game early in the first period early," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "It felt like we were squeezing it pretty hard to try to come up with an opportunity to score. We had a number of plays mishandled and we got the power-play opportunity that turned into a 5-on-3 … It was a great chance for us to get some goal scorers and get some guys that we needed to on … [Read more...] about Three-goal period propels Sabres to win over Flames
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks recall Brycen Martin from Elmira (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' Gionta shows fight, expects more of the same
'“You see guys like Marcus Foligno blocking shots at the end of periods, end of games. That’s what we need. We need guys laying it on the line. Things can change from shift to shift with momentum, so that’s the stuff we need to play more desperate.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Gionta shows fight, expects more of the same
Fedun fitting in; O'Reilly still day-to-day
'“You’re never comfortable being the new guy,” the 28-year-old said, “but it’s a hockey locker room, so the camaraderie’s there. It’s a situation where you can get into it and feel comfortable relatively quickly.”' … [Read more...] about Fedun fitting in; O’Reilly still day-to-day
Taylor Fedun has chance to stick with Sabres
'“We do believe we have players who would grab ahold of that opportunity when it comes, and it’s coming right now in big numbers for a lot of guys,” Bylsma said inside KeyBank Center. “You want them to step in and make the most of the opportunity and really play a game that demands that they play more games."' … [Read more...] about Taylor Fedun has chance to stick with Sabres
Monday's Calgary Coverage
Game Day: Calgary Flames at Buffalo Sabres (Calgary Herald) Flames-Sabres wrap up season series (AP) Gameday #21: Calgary Flames at Buffalo Sabres (Sportsnet) Preview - Flames @ Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Calgary Coverage
Sabres' O'Reilly skates, but no word on if he'll play
'Ryan O’Reilly was one of the players that was on the ice, but it isn’t known if he’s going to be able to return against the Flames. Bylsma said, “He’s been on the ice the last few days and today it was only a handful of players on the ice, he was skating with players for the first time.” Bylsma added, “I’ll tell you he’s day-to-day.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly skates, but no word on if he’ll play
Fedun making the most of his opportunity with Sabres
'"It's difficult at times," Fedun said of the back-and-forth nature of his career thus far, "but it just makes it that much more exciting and that much sweeter when it finally does happen. When you're putting in the time down there and when you do get that opportunity it makes it that much more important to make the most of it."' … [Read more...] about Fedun making the most of his opportunity with Sabres
Sabres get a chance to exhale after beating Penguins
'“It’s a feeling you would like to have after every game,” Sabres goaltender Anders Nilsson said after a 2-1 shootout win over Pittsburgh. “This was a huge confidence boost. Hopefully, we can take this win with us and continue the path, continue to develop and improve our game, play an even better game Monday.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres get a chance to exhale after beating Penguins
Sabres battle for a win that proves they can still compete
'Quick quiz: If I told you in training camp my prediction was that the Sabres would beat the Penguins in November on a goal by William Carrier and a shootout winner from Cal O'Reilly, what kind of reaction would that elicit? You'd say I was insane.' … [Read more...] about Sabres battle for a win that proves they can still compete
Pittsburgh fails to capitalize
'"It was just one of those games where you leave feeling like you deserve better but ultimately we’ve got to find a way to bury a few chances," said Crosby, who scored the Pens' lone goal on the power play in the third period. "I thought we created a number of them, especially in the third.' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh fails to capitalize