‘“We’ve got to get back to the accountability of performing on the ice.”’
Archives for April 8, 2017
Confidence back, Sabres’ McCabe won’t lose sleep over benching
‘“I had four bad periods,” McCabe said in HarborCenter. “In this league, if you’re not performing you’re not going to play.”’
Okposo illness a ‘cloud’ for Sabres as they hit final weekend
‘“We were asking about him when we were in Buffalo, and it was probably quiet for a point and for a reason,” Islanders coach Doug Weight told the New York media. “We’re praying for him. He’s a wonderful person.’
Sabres Notebook: Okposo reportedly released; Guhle joins Amerks; Foligno done
‘The Sabres could not yet confirm the report.’
Goalie Robin Lehner wants Sabres to be more accountable
‘“We could totally dominate the top the teams in this league,” Lehner said Friday inside HarborCenter. “They can’t even touch the puck.”’
Sabres’ Jake McCabe on benching: ‘I’m not going to lose sleep over it’
‘McCabe has morphed into a top contributor this season, skating almost 21 minutes a night, sometimes on the first pair. So getting benched, even after a poor stretch, was a bit surprising.’
Report: Sabres’ Kyle Okposo discharged from hospital
‘The Sabres have said little about the likable Okposo, their NHL All-Star this season, only releasing a statement late Wednesday saying he was under the care of their doctors and they would have no further comment.’
Saturday’s Florida Coverage
Preview: Sabres at Panthers; Saturday, 7 p.m. (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Sabres, Panthers closing out the season shorthanded (The Sports Xchange)
Preview: Sabres at Panthers (NHL.com)
AP Source: Sabres’ Okposo showing signs of improvement
‘Buffalo Sabres forward Kyle Okposo is showing signs of improving from an undisclosed illness, though there is no timetable yet as to when he might be released from the hospital, a person with direct knowledge of the player’s condition told The Associated Press on Friday.’
Sabres assign D Guhle to AHL
‘The 6-foot-1, 186-pound Guhle combined to produce 33 points (15 goals, 18 assists) in 47 Western Hockey League games for the Prince Albert Raiders and Prince George Cougars this season. The Edmonton, Alberta, native also added six assists in six playoff games for the Cougars.’