'"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 … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill opens up on effort, Eichel, chats with Pegula
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."' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill still weighing what to do with Kane
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.' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark remains a happy guy, on and off the ice
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.' … [Read more...] about Despite struggles, GM Jason Botterill confident Sabres on right path
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.”' … [Read more...] about With Zach Bogosian close to return, Sabres waive Matt Tennyson
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) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
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.' … [Read more...] about Botterill confirms he hasn’t made a decision on Kane
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.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Tennyson on waivers
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.' … [Read more...] about Ullmark is up from Rochester
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."' … [Read more...] about Bogosian inches closer to return following physical practice
Botterill talks state of Sabres, success in Rochester
'" … We're very excited about the steps a team like Rochester has made. Are we where we want to be? No. But at least, especially at forward down in Rochester, I think there's a lot of internal competition for the call ups. It's something that we have to do more throughout our entire organization, have more internal competition for spots up here in Buffalo, more internal … [Read more...] about Botterill talks state of Sabres, success in Rochester
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Evan Rodrigues making an impact since returning to Amerks lineup (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage