'"We think a couple little changes here and there and we're going to be better, but we all have to demand more out of ourselves," O'Reilly said. "It feels like we are a little fragile right now. When things don't go well, it's tough to climb back.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly hopes Sabres can build quickly, prove they’re a better team
Archives for November 7, 2017
Sabres Notebook: Housley preaches accountability; defense getting healthier
'"We're going to still hold the players accountable – believe me. I think the message today was pretty strong in our meetings of doing the right things, playing the right way. That's where the accountability comes in because I think we have to have more urgency in our game defending when we don't have the puck."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Housley preaches accountability; defense getting healthier
Sabres Prospects: Osmanski takes on a bigger role with Peterborough
'"I think our forwards are really good here," Osmanski said. "We've got four lines that score any time. I just get them the puck and let them do their thing. I get points without looking for them, they just happen which is good. I worked a lot over the summer and it's good it's starting to show in Peterborough, but I think I'm playing with some good players, too."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Prospects: Osmanski takes on a bigger role with Peterborough
Phil Housley complimentary, critical of Sabres in opening month
'But Housley’s words in Dallas illustrate his early approach to discussing the Sabres publicly. No, the rookie coach isn’t exactly Pollyanna. He has been critical at times during a rough opening month and will often talk about problems in depth.' … [Read more...] about Phil Housley complimentary, critical of Sabres in opening month
Sabres’ Nick Baptiste likely to make season debut Tuesday
'“I try to play 200 feet wherever I am,” Baptiste said. “Obviously, if I’m in Rochester, I’m going to play significantly more minutes to start off with. Here, I might not play that 20 minutes a night when I get up here. I got to be prepared to do the little things right.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nick Baptiste likely to make season debut Tuesday
Tuesday's Washington Coverage
Struggling Sabres look to get back on track vs. Caps (The Sports Xchange) Game 16: Capitals at Sabres Date, Time, How to Watch, Game Thread (NBC Sports Washington) Capitals at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Caps Go Back-to-Back in Buffalo (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Washington Coverage
Beaulieu, Gorges close to returning to practice
'Beaulieu has been sidelined since October 20 when he left the game against the Vancouver Canucks with a lower-body injury. Gorges has been out since October 19 with a lower-body injury of his own.' … [Read more...] about Beaulieu, Gorges close to returning to practice
Full practice for Baptiste sets up potential debut vs. Washington
'"It's a game-time decision right now," Housley said. "We're just trying to get a feel. We wanted to get him a good practice."' … [Read more...] about Full practice for Baptiste sets up potential debut vs. Washington