'Bailey played seven games and had two goals and one assist for three points. His games were much better than Nick Baptiste’s three games have been, but they probably want him to work back with the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Bailey to Rochester
Archives for November 2017
Sabres' Antipin went to his first Bills game
'As Buffalo fans know, the crowds at Bills games are totally different than the crowd that goes to a Sabres game. Antipin noticed the difference, “The atmosphere was interesting and I liked the passes. The fans were a little bit different, fans of the Bills are more noisy.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Antipin went to his first Bills game
Sabres seek to improve line changes at Monday's practice
'"I think our line changes have got to be a little bit sharper," Housley said. "Not just the change part - our lengths of shift can come down - but also when we dump it in, having a plan and a balance coming into that forecheck so teams aren't able to quick it up against us or get through the neutral zone quickly. That was the mindset behind that drill."' … [Read more...] about Sabres seek to improve line changes at Monday’s practice
Sabres assign Bailey to Rochester
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned forward Justin Bailey to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Bailey to Rochester
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks recall pair of defensemen from Cyclones (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
At least at back end, net results are improving for Sabres
'Buffalo goaltenders Robin Lehner and Chad Johnson combined to give up just five goals in the three games last week, which added to the frustration of a 1-1-1 stretch. Johnson, in particular, had one of his strongest games of the season in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss in Montreal.' … [Read more...] about At least at back end, net results are improving for Sabres
Stu Cowan: Why were Canadiens fans booing Nathan Beaulieu?
'Tweeted Arpon Basu of The Athletic: “Getting booed by Habs fans might be the greatest honour Nathan Beaulieu has ever received at the Bell Centre.”' … [Read more...] about Stu Cowan: Why were Canadiens fans booing Nathan Beaulieu?
No punch from offense, no hope for Sabres to survive
'The Sabres have scored exactly one goal five times in their last eight games and that's simply taking them nowhere but yet again back to the draft lottery. Buffalo skated well for long stretches Saturday but still only managed one measly goal.' … [Read more...] about No punch from offense, no hope for Sabres to survive
Sabres Notebook: Pouliot happy to survive his brush with NHL law
'"I saw the replay and I didn't think it looked as bad," Pouliot said prior to the game in Bell Centre. "The helmet came off and that kind of made it look bad. When we saw the replay on the slow-motion I thought it was a bang-bang play and it was fine."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Pouliot happy to survive his brush with NHL law
The Wraparound: Canadiens 2, Sabres 1 (OT)
'The usual Bell Centre sellout crowd of 21,302 roared its approval as Pacioretty beat Buffalo goalie Chad Johnson on a breakaway with the backhand after Ryan O'Reilly fumbled the puck near the Sabres line.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Canadiens 2, Sabres 1 (OT)
Inside the NHL: In Hall of Famers Housley and Andreychuk, Bowman struck it rich in '82 draft
'"Dave was really able to dig in with that big body, get position on guys," Housley recalled. "One of the best puck-tippers back in the day and I don't think people really give him credit for the shot he has. He could pick a corner. He could protect a puck as well as anybody. He'd get that big arm out there and be circling the net. Those are just some of the high skills he … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: In Hall of Famers Housley and Andreychuk, Bowman struck it rich in ’82 draft
A lot of frustration among the Sabers
'"You can not be successful in this league when you play the way you do it. We play a little too softly, we commit too many turnovers. Our defensive structure can be really good as it can be totally absent. That's frustrating."' … [Read more...] about A lot of frustration among the Sabers
Sunday's Montreal Coverage
About last night ... Canadiens edge Sabres 2-1 in OT (Montreal Gazette) In the Habs' Room: 'We're climbing our way back into this thing' (Montreal Gazette) Habs Game Report: Lindgren, Pacioretty dig in to get OT win over Sabres (Montreal Gazette) A victory in the snatch (Journal de Montreal) A gain in bitter taste (Journal de Montreal) "Charlie is a rising star" -Phillip … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Montreal Coverage
Max Pacioretty scores in overtime, Canadiens edge Sabres
'The Sabres, who outshot Montreal 35-26 in regulation time and 35-29 overall, also had a weak (1-5-2) start to the season but have been only somewhat better since, going 4-5-0.' … [Read more...] about Max Pacioretty scores in overtime, Canadiens edge Sabres
Pacioretty's record OT goal lifts Canadiens past Sabres
'"Our goaltender has been playing great," he said. "We're not scoring goals. I'm not doing enough to create offensively. Five-on-five I haven't generated any good chances. It's frustrating. I wish I had the answer for it. I'm pretty much just skating around and doing nothing right now."' … [Read more...] about Pacioretty’s record OT goal lifts Canadiens past Sabres