‘”Where some of the frustration comes from, even our own players, I think there is a work ethic,” Sabres General Manager Jason Botterill said Thursday. “I think they are working, but on a game-by-game basis it’s one player working hard and not all of the players working hard at the same time. Or you see one line going well, and the other lines not going well. The penalty killing has improved this year, but then the power play’s slipped.”‘
Archives for December 1, 2017
Sabres GM Jason Botterill still weighing what to do with Kane
‘”We’ve been very happy from Day One with how Evander’s come into training camp focused on our team and focusing on helping our team try to improve. Statistically, he’s done a great job.”‘
Linus Ullmark remains a happy guy, on and off the ice
‘A year after leading the AHL in saves, games and minutes played, he has picked up where he left off. He won a career-best five straight from Nov. 1 to Nov. 17. He currently leads the AHL in saves (444) and is tied third in wins with nine while his .919 save percentage ranks 14th.’
Despite struggles, GM Jason Botterill confident Sabres on right path
‘“I’m optimistic and I’m very happy with our players and especially our coaching staff,” said Botterill, whose Sabres host the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight inside KeyBank Center.’
With Zach Bogosian close to return, Sabres waive Matt Tennyson
‘“Matt brought a lot to the table,” Housley said. “He had a really good, solid camp, really consistent with his play when he was in the lineup. … I’d like to see him get through and get back to his timing and get some games in.”’
Friday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Struggling Sabres prepare for back-to-back vs. Penguins (The Sports Xchange)
Penguins at Sabres preview (NHL.com)
Game Preview: Pens-Sabres (PittsburghPenguins.com)
Botterill confirms he hasn’t made a decision on Kane
‘This season Kane is on a pace for 39 goals and 75 points. Jack Eichel’s pace is 23 goals and 62 points while Ryan O’Reilly is on a pace for 23 goals and 53 points.’
Sabres place Tennyson on waivers
‘Tennyson would have been the ninth defenseman on the roster with Zach Bogosian nearing a return from a lower-body injury, and with Josh Gorges and Justin Falk as the likely extras.’
Ullmark is up from Rochester
‘Ullmark has played 15 games this season in Rochester going 9-3-0. His goal against is 2.86 and his save percentage is .919.’
Bogosian inches closer to return following physical practice
‘”I’ve had a couple good days of practice,” Bogosian said. “I feel ready. We’ll see what tomorrow brings but I’m sure I’ll have a conversation with coach sometime either today or tomorrow morning and go from there.”‘