'"Just being able to share the whole experience with my family and friends will be cool," said Eichel, who has a group of 25 in the Big Apple. "That's one of the best parts about it probably. The Sabres have done such a great job of giving us so many opportunities to bring so many people here and really make them a part of the event."' … [Read more...] about Sabres intent on enjoying their time on Winter Classic stage
Archives for December 2017
Sabres Notebook: Housley has fresh outlook; outdoor experience
'"It's great to go in with a win. I'm not going to lie," Housley said after returning to the Devils' rink in Newark, N.J., for a brief practice. "The vibe on the team is really good right now, and we're looking forward to it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Housley has fresh outlook; outdoor experience
Inside the NHL: Better balance still needed for Winter Classic sites, teams
'Getting the Sabres back into the game for the second time is nice and staging it in New York City for the first time is also cool. Putting the Chicago Blackhawks into the affair for the fourth time next year and the Boston Bruins into it thrice is not cool.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Better balance still needed for Winter Classic sites, teams
10 years later, Winter Classic memories still special for Sabres
'“Everything kind of happened where it was the perfect scenario: snowy day, (71,000) people there … unbelievable atmosphere,” Sabres winger Jason Pominville said earlier this month. “It was perfect for players, for fans, for TV. Like, everything was perfect."' … [Read more...] about 10 years later, Winter Classic memories still special for Sabres
The Sabres turn their focus to Citi Field
'“It’s going to be a great experience not only for me and the coaching staff but our players, management and their families, we’re going to take it all in.” Housley added, “It’s all that it’s wrapped up to be, you’re on the number one stage, everybody’s going to be watching and we just want to represent our organization and our fans in the best way possible.”' … [Read more...] about The Sabres turn their focus to Citi Field
Coming off of win in New Jersey, excitement for Winter Classic builds
'"It's great to go in with a win, I'm not going to lie. I think the vibe around the team's really good right now. We're looking forward to it."' … [Read more...] about Coming off of win in New Jersey, excitement for Winter Classic builds
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks doubled up by Rocket in final game of 2017 (Amerks.com) The Rocket concludes a perfect journey with a 4-2 victory (RocketLaval.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Ristolainen's flair for the dramatic comes one game early
'"I was planning the first one to happen Monday afternoon," Ristolainen said, "but I'll take it one game earlier."' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen’s flair for the dramatic comes one game early
Mike Harrington: How soon can Mittelstadt come to Buffalo and stay?
'Mittelstadt is the MVP of this event over the first four days – and it's not even close.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: How soon can Mittelstadt come to Buffalo and stay?
Sabres Notebook: Josefson fondly recalls Devils; Girgensons hitting
'"I was here for a long time, so of course it's a lot of memories," Josefson said. "I had a really good time playing here and had a lot of friends."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Josefson fondly recalls Devils; Girgensons hitting
The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Devils 3 (OT)
'The Devils were 16-0-1 when leading after 40 minutes. The Sabres were just 1-17-2 when trailing. The numbers didn't matter, including the Sabres' 1-8 overtime record entering the extra session. They moved it to 2-8 while ending the Devils' five-game winning streak.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Devils 3 (OT)
Saturday's New Jersey Coverage
Devils fall to Sabres in overtime | Rapid reaction (Newark Star Ledger) Devils lose to Sabres: 6 observations | Disappointment to end home stand (Newark Star Ledger) Why Devils didn't take issue with Taylor Hall's overturned goal (Newark Star Ledger) Devils blow lead, lose 4-3 in overtime to Sabres (Bergen Record) Devils re-assign Dalton Prout after he clears waivers … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New Jersey Coverage
Rasmus Ristolainen scores in OT, Sabres beat Devils 4-3
'“The only place where I looked was the net.” Ristolainen said. “I tried to take the puck there, maybe make a little move and just found a little corner there.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Ristolainen scores in OT, Sabres beat Devils 4-3
Eichel scores twice, Sabres snap Devils' 5-game streak
'"This is a huge win for us," said Eichel, who has seven goals in his last six games and 15 on the season. "That's a really good hockey team. We're down a goal on the road in the third period and we find a way to come back and get two points. Hats off to us."' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores twice, Sabres snap Devils’ 5-game streak
Eichel Sparks Comeback, Sabres Beat Devils 4-3 in OT
'Eichel nearly put the Sabres ahead late, but his deflection rang off the crossbar. In overtime, Ryan O'Reilly and Sam Reinhart both came up with excellent scoring chances, but it was Ristolainen powering his way to the net off a faceoff and burying a shot for the 4-3 Sabres win.' … [Read more...] about Eichel Sparks Comeback, Sabres Beat Devils 4-3 in OT