'“We got outplayed in Montreal, just dominated, and that was kind of a spark for us to come back and start working hard again,” center Ryan O’Reilly said. “We used that to fuel us, and we’ve got to keep that mindset of every time we come to the rink we’re” angry “and we want to be better, we’re not satisfied.' … [Read more...] about After impressive win, Sabres’ goal is to build on it
Archives for February 5, 2017
Mike Harrington: Patriot Way a model for Eichel
'"I really take a lot from them," the Sabres center said as we chatted Saturday morning in KeyBank Center. "Look at their organization. First and foremost, there's nobody bigger than the team. They just traded their best defensive player away this year because he wanted too much money. Traded him in the middle of the season for a third-round pick and they're still in the Super … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Patriot Way a model for Eichel
Sabres notebook: Foligno ends his scoring drought
'"You don’t want to put too much pressure on yourself but yeah, I do feel like you’re playing with two great players, players that are going to have amazing careers. This is a chance for me to contribute offensively, too. But I’ve got to remind myself that what I did tonight against Ottawa with the physicality and the fight and just simplicity of my game, it led to results. I … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Foligno ends his scoring drought
Quick hits: Sabres 4, Senators 0
' They improved to 5-0-1 in the last six games in KeyBank Center, 5-0-2 in the last seven against Ottawa and 21-20-10 this season.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 4, Senators 0
Inside the Sabres: Expansion draft doesn't affect trade plans
'That leaves Ullmark, and there have been eligibility questions about the goalie. He is in his second season with the Sabres, which seemingly puts him on the exempt list. However, because he played professionally in Europe in his 20s, that counts as additional experience. He is not a first- or second-year pro and can be exposed to Vegas.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Expansion draft doesn’t affect trade plans
Sabres goalie Robin Lehner shuts out Senators
'“Yeah, it’s nice, for sure,” Lehner said. “But I’m over it. This is the team I like. This is the team I play for. You know, it’s history.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner shuts out Senators
Sabres notes: Josh Gorges returns; Nick Deslauriers stays at center
'“If it was up to Josh, he probably would’ve sat out 20 hours and not 20 days,” Bylsma said. “He’s been saying for a good portion of time he’s ready to play and could play and wants to play. His injury is one … he wasn’t able to have any activity for a portion of time.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Josh Gorges returns; Nick Deslauriers stays at center
Ex-Sabre Kaleta Brings ‘Gold Standard’ To City
'The Jamestown program has between 65 and 70 kids participating, but does not replace any program Jamestown used to offer rather enhances programs already in place. The youngest hockey players begin with a Tim Hortons Timbits league before advancing to the American Development Model, more commonly referred to as ADM.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre Kaleta Brings ‘Gold Standard’ To City
Sunday's Ottawa Coverage
Robin Lehner and the Sabres shut out the Sens, 4-0 (Ottawa Citizen) Former Senators goaltender Lehner remains controversial even as he finds more consistency (Ottawa Citizen) Senators snapshots: The Ryans talk goal-scoring, Anderson nears return, Senators Super Bowl picks and more (Ottawa Citizen) Lehner, Bishop come back to haunt Senators — again (Ottawa Sun) Lehner wins … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Ottawa Coverage
Lehner makes 37 saves in Sabres' 4-0 win over Senators
'"It's a big win, but the big piece is Lenny there," O'Reilly said.' … [Read more...] about Lehner makes 37 saves in Sabres’ 4-0 win over Senators
Sabres' Lehner savors shutout against former team
'"We played a really good team game, our (defense) played well, shut down their speed," said Sabres center Jack Eichel, who had two assists. "To be able to hold them to no goals is a good accomplishment for us."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Lehner savors shutout against former team
Lehner and Sabres shut out Ottawa 4-0
'Marcus Foligno does it all himself, and the forward is rewarded with his ninth goal of the season. Mike Condon should have stopped the shot that was low along the ice, but he cannot and he is relived by Andrew Hammond for the remainder of the night.' … [Read more...] about Lehner and Sabres shut out Ottawa 4-0
5 Observations: Sabres shutout Senators 4-0
''Robin Lehner has stopped 79 of the last 81 shots he's faced. You're not going to lose many games when you get that kind of goaltending.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres shutout Senators 4-0
Robin Lehner, Sabres shut out Senators
'"It's nice, it's always nice, but I have got to be honest, every two points we get is a really good feeling, every win we get," Lehner said. "We've been in some stretches where we haven't been consistent enough, some stretches where we haven't scored goals, some stretches where me and [Anders] Nilsson wish we came up with some more saves. But wins right now is a really good … [Read more...] about Robin Lehner, Sabres shut out Senators
Lehner makes 37 saves in shutout win over Sens
'While the Sabres generally played a strong game defensively, there were some lapses. Buffalo was dominated early in the second period, at one point being outshot 8-1. They came out of that period with a 2-0 lead thanks to Lehner's ability to come up big when called upon.' … [Read more...] about Lehner makes 37 saves in shutout win over Sens