‘”At the time I was just really mad,” the defenseman said. “You fight your whole life to play in this league. I came from a winning culture, and I think guys are starting to understand how much fun it is to win, first of all, but what it means to actually work hard.”‘
Archives for December 19, 2017
Sabres Notebook: Winter Classic documentary celebrates Buffalo; Josefson back
‘The fans in Buffalo are the Second Star. The roar inside the Bills’ stadium and the festival in the parking lot are captured well. The passion of Western New York sports fans is praised and revered.’
Sabres defense contributing goals
‘“It’s internally, it’s us,” Sabres defenseman Nathan Beaulieu said of the meager production. “It’s nothing Phil can do, we’re the guys out there. … The only way is to find positives out of situations like this. I think that we’re heading in the right direction.”’
Sabres’ Jacob Josefson close to return
‘“It was tough to see him go down again,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said this afternoon inside KeyBank Center. “He brings experience, really solid up the middle, down low in the defensive zone, just knows where to be in the offensive zone. … He’s just a smart player.”’
Tuesday’s Boston Coverage
Sabres hope effort translates into win vs. Bruins (The Sports Xchange)
Bruins at Sabres preview (NHL.com)
Sabres’ Moulson producing with AHL Reign
‘The 34-year-old is making $5 million for the Sabres this season and still has one year remaining on a five-year, $25 million deal he signed with the team ahead of the 2014-15 season. TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger reported earlier this month the Sabres were willing to retain salary to move Moulson, but couldn’t find a trade partner.’
Josefson nearing his return to the lineup
‘Josefson has a goal and an assist in nine games played this season, but has been hampered by his lower-body injury for a majority of the season. The 26-year old centerman first suffered the injury back on October 15th in a win over the Anaheim Ducks, but returned to action on November 22nd against the Minnesota Wild. Just three games later, Josefson was back on the injury report after re-aggravating the lower-body issue.’
Fasching assigned to the Amerks
‘The 22-year old got into five games since his call-up on December 2nd, but did not register a point in any of those games. Fasching finished his latest stint in Buffalo with a minus-1 rating, two penalty minutes and just one shot on goal.’
Following another full practice, Josefson could return Tuesday
‘Josefson has missed a total of 24 games since sustaining the injury to his ankle in Anaheim on Oct. 15. He returned briefly in mid-November, but played in just three games before reinjuring the ankle in Montreal on Nov. 25.’