Archives for November 2017

'"For sure, you go home you see your kids, you're with your family, your mind gets off the game a little bit," Lehner said. "But also, I love the game of hockey and you also do this for your family. This is also our job. You come home and you're with your kids, you feel a responsibility to try and perform and do well. They're part of the reason why you wake up in the morning … [Read more...] about Family time brings perspective, and pressure, to Sabres

'"We’ve had our chances, but we definitely need to generate more offense," said left wing Evander Kane, who scored his 11th goal. "A lot of that has to do with execution, a lot of that has to do with taking the puck to the net instead of playing along the perimeter. I think we play along the perimeter way too much."' … [Read more...] about With few players doing their jobs, Sabres’ plummet continues

'Through 20 games of their season, it is utterly baffling to comprehend where this team is. If Jason Botterill and Phil Housley thought over the summer they had the answers that Tim Murray and Dan Bylsma didn't, they've quickly learned otherwise.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Twenty games in, Sabres have to get out of their own way

'"Cancer affects everyone," Sabres defenseman Marco Scandella said. "I'm no exception. I lost my dad a couple years ago. It's a special night for me."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Tributes for Hockey Fights Cancer; Nylander hit in return; Bogosian skating

'The puck bounced off the stick of Sabres defenseman Justin Falk near his blue line, and the Hurricanes took advantage. Sebastian Aho swooped in for a breakaway, and he fired past goaltender Chad Johnson to make it 2-1 with 4:45 remaining.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Hurricanes 3, Sabres 1

'As fans know and Pegula's accountants can attest, a ridiculous amount of money has been wasted in Sabreland since 2011. The long and inglorious contract list features Moulson and the bought-out trio of Leino, Cody Hodgson and Christian Ehrhoff. But which contract is the worst? It's really, really close.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Moulson, Leino duke it out for title of worst contract

'"It's going to be really weird," Foligno said. "It will hit me when we land in Buffalo. You go down the highway to downtown and instead of living there and going to your place, we're going to be going to the Marriott. That might be the biggest thing that will be weird but I'm excited to get to Buffalo and see all the familiar faces. It's been home to me and meant a lot to me … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Homecoming beckons for Wild’s Foligno and Ennis