'The Sabres haven’t lost five straight contests since a six-game regulation skid Dec. 28-Jan. 8.' … [Read more...] about Sabres must build off positives in losses
Archives for 2016
Sabres goalie Robin Lehner set to start Sunday; Jack Eichel out of boot
'Lehner started the first four games. Bylsma said the Sabres will wait to send Ullmark down.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner set to start Sunday; Jack Eichel out of boot
Former Sabres D Pysyk has made smooth transition to Panthers
'"It's a little weird, but good to be back,'' he said. "I've got nothing but good things to say about [the Sabres]. ... I've got a fresh start and it's been awesome so far.''' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres D Pysyk has made smooth transition to Panthers
Saturday's Florida Coverage
Former Sabres D Pysyk has made smooth transition to Panthers (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Preview: Panthers at Sabres; Saturday, 1 p.m. (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Sabres hope to stop slide against visiting Panthers (AP) Preview: Panthers at Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Florida Coverage
Sabres' Lehner ready to go
'“We’ve got to be what we’re saying we’re going to do because turnovers and stuff like that, it really kills you and good teams that are winning on a consistent basis, they take care of the blue line and they take care of certain parts of the ice and they always have a good third guy and they keep things on the outside and we’ve got to get to that part because I feel like we … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Lehner ready to go
Sabres get good news on injured players
'"Jack [Thursday], was at two weeks and a day and got the boot off," Bylsma said. "I don't know exactly what his exercise level that he moved to, but I know that he was walking in the boot for a few days before [Thursday] and got the boot off [Thursday] and we saw him walking around postgame [Thursday] with the boot off."' … [Read more...] about Sabres get good news on injured players
Sabres look at strong period as winning template
'"I would probably without a doubt agree with that," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said after practice on Friday. "Pretty much every aspect of the second period was our best … We've had three periods with 11 scoring chances or 10 scoring chances so far this season, and that was the most dominant period of hockey we've played."' … [Read more...] about Sabres look at strong period as winning template
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks squander two-goal lead in loss to St. John’s (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) IceCaps rally to win home-opener (Saint John's Telegram) Amerks come up short in St. John’s (Amerks.com) IceCaps top Americans in Home Opener (StJohnsIceCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Home is not where Sabres offense roams
'Backup goaltender Anders Nilsson had his first pedestrian peformance in a Buffalo uniform going back to training camp and that didn't help. Joel Eriksson Ek's snapshot over Nilsson's right shoulder at 4:51 of the first period put the Wild up for keeps and was described by Bylsma as "kind of a punch in the gut." But goaltending doesn't matter much if your team can't score and … [Read more...] about Home is not where Sabres offense roams
Wild show Sabres keys to locking up victory
'Added up, Minnesota succeeded in Buffalo in the very phase in which Buffalo failed two nights earlier in Philly. The Wild conducted a demonstration on how to build big leads and keep them. The Sabres outshot them, 30-9, over the final two periods, when the Wild were deep into lockdown mode, and it didn't matter.' … [Read more...] about Wild show Sabres keys to locking up victory
At age 22, Ristolainen plays his 200th game
'"That's impressive," his blue line partner Josh Gorges said. "He mentioned it this morning that it was also his 200th game on his birthday. I said wow, 200 at that age, really it's incredible. He's got so much future ahead of him but he's done a lot already. It's unique to see. I don't think there's too many players that can come in at 18 and stick and stay healthy and all … [Read more...] about At age 22, Ristolainen plays his 200th game
Quick Hits: Wild 4, Sabres 0
'The Sabres gave up eight of the game's first nine shots on goal in a moribund performance that proved to be their undoing.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Wild 4, Sabres 0
Sabres start slowly, get blanked by Wild
'“I didn’t like the start,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “I felt like we were squeezing our sticks a little bit … grinding the sawdust a little bit. We weren’t able to execute. We were just a little nervous with the puck.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres start slowly, get blanked by Wild
Wild’s Jason Pominville still versatile presence
'“They struggled for a little bit, and now they’re slowly turning a corner,” Pominville said of the Sabres. “So I think the city can be excited about this team and the future.”' … [Read more...] about Wild’s Jason Pominville still versatile presence
Lackluster Sabres fall 4-0 to Minnesota
'In the second period, Buffalo’s offense woke up early, holding a 16-1 shot advantage at one point in the frame. However, the team could not cut into the lead as the Wild’s lead.' … [Read more...] about Lackluster Sabres fall 4-0 to Minnesota