'O'Reilly will be the first to tell you that he needs to play better. For the sake of the Sabres, hopefully, his first goal since November 17th will be a step in the right direction.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Flyers top Sabres 2-1
Archives for December 2017
Flyers defeat Sabres for fifth straight win
'"We didn't execute in the neutral zone, we didn't get pucks behind them like we did when we had the chance like in the first," Buffalo coach Phil Housley said. "That was when the momentum shifted there. When we did do that, we had great [offensive] zone time, we created a lot, we shot the puck, and even though they weren't getting to the net, we had a lot of attempts. We got … [Read more...] about Flyers defeat Sabres for fifth straight win
Sabres look back on missed opportunities in road loss to Flyers
'"It wasn't a matter of us not getting the chances - we had some great looks," coach Phil Housley said. "We had open nets. We didn't finish. That's part of the execution. It's unfortunate because we've built something here in the last four games. I thought we could've taken another step tonight against a good hockey team, but we didn't execute."' … [Read more...] about Sabres look back on missed opportunities in road loss to Flyers
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect C.J. Smith piling up points with Amerks (Olean Times Herald) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' Pouliot holding up his end of the bargain
'It's taken him just 31 games to match the goal total he recorded in 67 games with Edmonton last year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Pouliot holding up his end of the bargain
Sabres Notebook: Winter Classic documentaries; ticket donation drive
'The four-part television documentary, which tracks the Sabres and Rangers as they head toward a New Year's Day game in Citi Field, began on NBCSN. It will continue for the next three Wednesdays.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Winter Classic documentaries; ticket donation drive
Sabres rookie Victor Antipin learning NHL game
'“He was young, just kind of breaking into the league there, showed good maturity and (was a) significant player there,” O’Reilly said late last month. “You always look to that league and how … guys can make it, if they could. I definitely thought for sure he could.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Victor Antipin learning NHL game
Thursday's Philadelphia Coverage
Flyers-Sabres preview: Surging Philly aims for 5th straight win (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers vs. Sabres: 3 things to watch in Game 31 (Cherry Hill Courier Post) Flyers bid for fifth straight win, host Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Flyers preview (NHL.com) 5 things: Sabres vs. Flyers (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks extend point streak to nine games (Buffalo News) Amerks hire former Saints, Pelicans exec as VP of business operations (Buffalo News) Ullmark, Rochester halt Utica Comets (Utica Observer Dispatch) Point streak reaches 10 games with 3-1 win over Comets (Amerks.com) Three unanswered goals doom Comets in loss to Amerks (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' short-handed unit demonstrates killer instinct
'"That was huge," Pouliot said of the penalty kill. "That's what gave us the big boost, too. It's not always the power play that's going to give you momentum. When you get a big kill like that, especially a five-on-three, the boys get up. The boys rally. The boys feel good."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ short-handed unit demonstrates killer instinct
Mike Harrington: Sabres fans finally get some rewards, make some noise
'Just when we've all become obssessed with NFL wild-card tiebreakers, the Sabres have quietly put together a 2-0-2 stretch that's their best of the season after Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Senators. We all knew Jason Botterill waited a month too long to dump pointless Matt Moulson, but no one could have told you the dressing room would respond like this.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres fans finally get some rewards, make some noise
Sabres Notebook: Lehner watching Karlsson drama; 'Road to Winter Classic' starting
'"From the team side, it's called business. From our side, it's called loyalty," Lehner said Tuesday. "When it comes to us players, it's called loyalty or not loyal. When it comes to players that have been with a team for a long time that are getting shipped out or traded, it's just business. It's unfair."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Lehner watching Karlsson drama; ‘Road to Winter Classic’ starting
The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Senators 2
'Ottawa fell to 1-10-2 in its last 13 games, including 1-5-1 on a now-complete seven-game road trip.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Senators 2
Sabres hear cheers in rare home win
'“It’s just nice to give these fans something to cheer about,” Sabres winger Kyle Okposo said. “They’re awesome fans and (they’re) starving for a winner. Up to this point, it’s been a pretty unfortunate year. … We know how much they care.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres hear cheers in rare home win
Sabres notes: Ryan O’Reilly battling scoring slump
'“It’s a lot different than the start of the year,” he said. “At the start of the year, I don’t think I was doing anything, right? I still think I’ve done well being hard to play against, which is good and which I want to have."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Ryan O’Reilly battling scoring slump