'As important as it was to get shots, even better for Buffalo was who took them and where...'. … [Read more...] about Exhibit A is shot in the arm for Sabres’ offense
Archives for October 7, 2017
Sabres Notebook: Keeping puck in OT; Scandella healthy; Moulson in
'"We had some good looks," Housley said in KeyBank Center. "We had some things that almost transpired into some scoring chances. I thought our guys were really smart about maintaining possession and not giving it up.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Keeping puck in OT; Scandella healthy; Moulson in
Sabres opener rating up about 50 percent from year ago
'The rating was almost 50 percent higher than the 7.4 rating for last season's opener, a 4-1 loss to Montreal in a game that star Jack Eichel was out with an injury. The Sabres averaged a 6.2 rating for the entire 2016-17 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres opener rating up about 50 percent from year ago
Sabres’ Jason Pominville still producing offense at 34
'“He has a great effect on our young players, just the way he carries himself, tremendous respect,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said Friday inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jason Pominville still producing offense at 34
Sabres must build upon fast start
'“We’re getting it in the blue line, but we’re not getting it into the corner, and as a result, it feeds their transition, and then we’re coming back and we’re spending energy in the wrong area,” Housley said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres must build upon fast start
Saturday's New York Coverage
Islanders host Sabres after disappointing season opener (The Sports Xchange) Tonight's game: Islanders vs. Sabres, 7 p.m. (SportsNet New York) Sabres at Islanders preview (NHL.com) Game Preview: Islanders vs Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage
Sabres' Pominville enjoyed his emotional return
'“You never really think that you’ll have a chance to put the jersey on again and it never really crossed my mind, but to finally play a game and to go out the tunnel was nice.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Pominville enjoyed his emotional return
Ten years gone
'Thursday night's game was young when Pominville flung a backhand past Carey Price to open the season's scoring. It was a great moment, reminiscent of when a young Pominville poured in goals for the last great Sabres team. A team that was dramatically altered when it took the ice October 5, 2007, and has never been the same since.' … [Read more...] about Ten years gone
Scandella, Tennyson quick to develop chemistry
'"Matt, he improved throughout the camp. He understands our concepts and the way we want to play. Seeing him join the rush and his timing was really well, and defensively he had a good stick, good positon."' … [Read more...] about Scandella, Tennyson quick to develop chemistry
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Focused on the task at hand, Justin Bailey starts the season with a pair of goals (Buffalo News) The Wraparound: Rochester 3, Syracuse 1 (Buffalo News) Amerks find an energy in season-opener that's been missing in recent years (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Syracuse Crunch drops season-opener to Rochester Amerks (Syracuse … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage