'"I think the opportunities have been there as of late, so maybe try and capitalize on that a little more," Reinhart said after preparing for Friday's visit by the Florida Panthers. "My focus right now is trying to build off the new line and read off each other. If we can do that as soon as possible, that's going to benefit everybody."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sam Reinhart unable to get on track offensively
Archives for November 10, 2017
Sabres Notebook: Ristolainen downgraded; Beaulieu on power play; Kane scoring
'"It's more of a week to week situation right now," coach Phil Housley said Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Ristolainen downgraded; Beaulieu on power play; Kane scoring
Sabres' Robin Lehner will pay tribute to fallen K-9 Officer Craig Lehner
'During the Sabres' Military Appreciation Night on Friday, Robin Lehner will wear a customized warmup jersey with the nameplate of "C. Lehner." The jersey will be No. 43 instead of Lehner's usual No. 40, an homage to Craig Lehner's radio call sign, which was K-9 43.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Robin Lehner will pay tribute to fallen K-9 Officer Craig Lehner
Sabres’ Evander Kane becoming star as free agency approaches
'“First time in four years I’ve played the first 15 games, that’s why,” he said Thursday after the Sabres prepared for Friday’s home tilt against the Florida Panthers. “I’ve been hurt every start of the season for the last four years.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evander Kane becoming star as free agency approaches
Sabres want Jack Eichel to shoot more
'“A lot of those two-on-ones he’s always looking to pass,” Housley said this afternoon inside KeyBank Center. “With his release and his shot, he should be looking to shoot more. Obviously, he can make plays through traffic. We’re not going to try to handcuff him or take anything away from his creativity."' … [Read more...] about Sabres want Jack Eichel to shoot more
Friday's Florida Coverage
Preview: Panthers at Sabres, 7 p.m., Friday (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Sabres hope to carry momentum into game vs. Panthers (The Sports Xchange) Panthers at Sabres preview (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Florida Coverage
Sabres' Ristolainen now week-to-week
'Housley feels Beaulieu and Josh Gorges are very close to returning.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen now week-to-week
Sabres' Kane said his early success is tied into health
'“If you look at the injuries, it’s not like I’ve had these chronic injuries like a groin or a bad back, they were freak accidents where I go 40 miles per hour into the boards and break four ribs or my own player runs into me and I have a torn MCL, so they’re just freak accidents.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kane said his early success is tied into health
Sabres return Redmond to Rochester
'Redmond has played three games in Buffalo notching no points and seven games with the Amerks picking up five points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres return Redmond to Rochester
Kane proving himself as one of NHL's most consistent goal scorers
'The ironic part is, Kane's never considered himself to be injury-prone. He describes his past ailments as "freak accidents," be it the crash into the boards that cracked his ribs on opening night last season or the awkward plays that left him with a pair of torn MCLs in seasons prior.' … [Read more...] about Kane proving himself as one of NHL’s most consistent goal scorers
Sabres assign Redmond to Rochester
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned defenseman Zach Redmond to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Redmond to Rochester
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Redmond feels close to home with Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage