‘Buffalo’s 1-6 record is the worst in the NHL, and the six losses are tied with Detroit (2-6) for the most. In an eight-day span, the Sabres got beat three times in 3-on-3 play, in the final minute in both Chicago and St. Louis and in Friday’s 5-4 defeat here against Carolina on a goal by defenseman Jacob Slavin.’
Archives for December 18, 2017
Sabres practice 3-on-3 to break OT rut
‘“It went really well,” Housley of the practice. “I think it really recognizes when we’re getting in bad areas of the ice or the wall on the boards and we’re getting squeezed to keep possession. (We) recognized a couple things when we did go the other way on a two-on-one with the third guy … reading the play and maybe staying off and let the two-on-one play develop in case there was a shot that missed the net we have some safety back there.”’
Kane at home in Buffalo, with trade deadline and free agency looming
‘Despite knowing he’ll never blend in physically or figuratively, that he’ll never resist speaking his mind, Kane has found in Buffalo an environment where he seems to thrive. Reinhart summarizes the team’s attitude toward Kane best by explaining that it’s not Kane’s fault most of the hockey world doesn’t act the way he does toward the media or in public. Just because he’s different doesn’t mean what he does is wrong, and the Sabres have decided to embrace him for it.’
Sabres hammer out details on 3-on-3 at Sunday’s practice
‘”It’s great to see,” Housley said. “Obviously we’ve had opportunities to win games. It just hasn’t happened for us. Any time the guys who have gotten the opportunities cans core, it’s good for their confidence.”‘