‘“In some of those previous games … we played a whole heck of a lot better,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said after Tuesday’s win. “In those games we stuck with it and stuck with it and had a belief that we’re going to be able to get a goal or be able to come back in a game.”‘
Archives for February 9, 2017
The traditional morning skate is increasingly turning optional
‘“I’m not a big morning skate guy,” Sabres forward Kyle Okopso said. “It just doesn’t make a lot of sense to me. If you were a football team that had a game at night and they went out and practiced in the morning, you’d probably say they’re nuts. It’s something that started a long time ago and I think in hockey traditions die pretty hard. They take a long time to kind of go the other way. Saying that, I played a lot of my career skating in the morning so it’s fine but I would prefer not to.”’
Jerry Sullivan’s Power Take: Sabres finding comforts of home
‘They’re a flawed team on the rise. But to become a contender, they need to own home ice. Jack Eichel seemed miffed when fans booed Tuesday. Fans had good reason, but they should also realize this isn’t the same lifeless Sabres of years past.’
Sabres’ Tyler Ennis showcasing tenacity
‘“Skating, jump, compete – I think that’s really been the biggest thing, compete has been at a higher level,” Bylsma said.’
Thursday’s Anaheim Coverage
Sabres look to keep momentum going versus Ducks (AP)
Preview: Ducks at Sabres (NHL.com)
Preview: Six-Game Trip Continues Tonight in Buffalo (AnaheimDucks.com)
How much are you enjoying these comebacks?
‘That about sums up my thoughts on Tuesday night’s comeback win over San Jose at KeyBank Center, giving the Sabres two points in a game that was looking bleak going into the third period. As I happened to explain to a fan during the second period of the game, I love an exciting third period even more than most people might.’