‘”For my first three games of the year here, it’s nice to step in and play good minutes right away,” Rodrigues said Monday in KeyBank Center. “That definitely gives me a pat on the back and a little bit more confidence to just go out, play my game and believe in myself. If I play the right way, good things will happen.”‘
Archives for December 12, 2017
Sabres Notebook: Lehner can’t stop disappointment; Beaulieu, Josefson practice
‘The Buffalo Sabres goaltender was impressive during a three-game road trip, stopping 125 of 133 shots for a .940 save percentage. All he had to show for it was a 1-0-2 record.’
Robin Lehner helps jumpstart Sabres
‘“He’s just focused, you can see it in his preparation,” Housley said Monday. “He’s dialed in, he controls his rebounds, he’s square to the puck, he’s in good position, he lets pucks hit him. He’s a big guy. It just shows. I think he has a lot of confidence right now.”’
Sabres’ Nathan Beaulieu, Jacob Josefson return to practice
‘“It feels like I’m a little bit ahead of schedule, the rehab’s been responding well,” Josefson said.’
Tuesday’s Ottawa Coverage
Gameday: Ottawa Senators @ Buffalo Sabres (Ottawa Sun)
Sabres aim to build on positives vs. Senators (The Sports Xchange)
Senators at Sabres preview (NHL.com)
Game Day 5: Sens @ Sabres (OttawaSenators.com)
Lined Up: Game #29 @ Sabres (OttawaSenators.com)
Beaulieu, Josefson join Sabres for optional practice
‘Josefson was among a group of 13 that also included defenseman Nathan Beaulieu, who’s missed the last three games due to an illness. Sabres coach Phil Housley said that Josefson remains week-to-week, while Beaulieu is day-to-day.’