'With a fresh start and ample opportunity in Buffalo, Pominville has 13 points in 21 games entering Wednesday’s game against the Wild. Scandella has five assists and has arguably become the Sabres’ top defenseman.' … [Read more...] about Jason Pominville, Marco Scandella enjoying new roles in Buffalo
Archives for November 2017
Pominville, Scandella (re)adjusting to life in Buffalo
'Pominville said the return to Buffalo has been great for both him and his family. His wife and two children, who were also with him here during his first stint, were able to find a house in the same neighborhood they lived in before. They've been able to re-connect with several different friends who they stayed in touch with during the Minnesota years.' … [Read more...] about Pominville, Scandella (re)adjusting to life in Buffalo
Thursday's Minnesota Coverage
Wild wins by being less 'ugly' than Sabres (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Former Wild player Jason Pominville, back with Sabres, sees better days ahead for Buffalo (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Wild-Buffalo game recap (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Wild capture a thrilling 5-4 win over the Buffalo Sabres (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) Jason Pominville, Marco Scandella enjoying new roles … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Minnesota Coverage
Niederreiter extends scoring streak in Wild win
'“We just have to start holding guys accountable, start being honest with ourselves and our teammates,” said Nolan, the former L.A. King. “This team hasn’t been too successful in years and it needs to change. It’s going to be a long, long season and a few seasons to come if that’s the way it is.”' … [Read more...] about Niederreiter extends scoring streak in Wild win
Wild hand Sabres seventh straight loss
'"Three goals in the first period with how things are going, it's obviously not good enough," Johnson said. "We're not in a situation where we can let in three goals in a game, let alone a period. I want them all back, to be honest."' … [Read more...] about Wild hand Sabres seventh straight loss
Buffalo Sabres unveil Winter Classic jerseys and they're fantastic
'Personally, I think they knocked these out of the park. They're better than either of the primary uniforms that the Sabres wear currently. For starters, that logo is tremendous, plus the striping and numbers/font are classically great. But the most important aspect of this look is how well they play the vibrant blue, yellow and white colors off each other from top to bottom.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres unveil Winter Classic jerseys and they’re fantastic
Minnesota holds off Sabres 5-4
'So much for the good start by the blue and gold.' … [Read more...] about Minnesota holds off Sabres 5-4
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Wild
'"We got a pretty good start but, again, we get the first goal and hand them a few opportunities. [Minnesota] capitalized on them... again we handed them some opportunities. We had a push at the end but you're not going to win games when you're always pushing and trying to come back in games. We have to find a way to be more consistent."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Wild
Housley: We have to ‘take advantage of our practices’
'“The number one thing is we gotta try to stay healthy,” Housley said with Howard Simon and Jeremy White Wednesday morning on WGR. “Obviously we haven’t had our top-six guys in the lineup, and with guys playing a little bit higher and getting opportunities, it’s taken its toll on our team. We really haven’t had our true lineup for an extended period of time.”' … [Read more...] about Housley: We have to ‘take advantage of our practices’
Sabres drop 7th straight game, fall to Wild 5-4
'With 5 wins and just 14 points through 22 games, Buffalo is on pace for 54 points, which would match their total from that same season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop 7th straight game, fall to Wild 5-4
Sabres unveil jerseys for 2018 Winter Classic
'With the 2018 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic closing in, the Buffalo Sabres have unveiled their jersey for the game on January 1, 2018 from Citi Field in Queens, NY.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unveil jerseys for 2018 Winter Classic
5 Observations: Wild take down Sabres 5-4
'Oh, it's no fantasy, the Sabres struggles are very real and things seem to be going from bad to worse. November has been a horrendous month for the Sabres who have now lost seven straight games, but by now you know all about the losing streak. As a matter of fact, horrendous might be putting it lightly.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Wild take down Sabres 5-4
Sabres reveal Winter Classic jersey
'So here we are, getting excited about a piece of clothing because there's not much else to be excited about.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reveal Winter Classic jersey
Sabres’ Winter Classic jerseys revealed
'The jersey is primarily white, with blue and gold accents. The pants are blue, similar to classic Sabres uniforms.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Winter Classic jerseys revealed
Granlund, Niederreiter propel Wild past Sabres
'"It's a game of mistakes, and it's decisions and choices at the wrong time of the game," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We get the first goal [and] all we have to do is continue to stay the course. It's one mistake here, one mistake there that guys are making the wrong choices and not playing the right way."' … [Read more...] about Granlund, Niederreiter propel Wild past Sabres