'“I’ve been heavier on pucks, I’ve had that extra edge, I get in there and just win battles and win pucks,” Fasching said. “I think that’s kind of the thing that was lacking for me in training camp.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Hudson Fasching wants to showcase heavy style
Archives for December 2017
Sunday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Penguins beat Sabres, 5-1, to sweep home-and-home (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Mike Sullivan’s decision to start Tristan Jarry pays off (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Patric Hornqvist bringing the 'noise' during Penguins' winning streak (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins defeat Sabres to run winning streak to four games (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins notebook: Team getting a … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Crosby, Malkin help Penguins sink slumping Sabres, 5-1
'“We were different tonight,” Pominville said. “We definitely weren’t as flat as we had been in the previous couple games, but we we’re playing the Stanley Cup champions. You give them a few power plays, you make their top guys feel good about their game and they capitalize.”' … [Read more...] about Crosby, Malkin help Penguins sink slumping Sabres, 5-1
Balanced effort helps Pens continue mastery of Sabres
'"They played with a lot of emotion," he said. "The bottom line is winning, but I felt that we did have a better effort -- but here we sit and we lost 5-1."' … [Read more...] about Balanced effort helps Pens continue mastery of Sabres
Sabres recall F Fasching
'The 6-foot-3, 204-pound Fasching, a native of Milwaukee playing in his second AHL season, has nine points and is tied for the Rochester team lead with six goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall F Fasching
Sabres open for business, is Evander Kane on the block?
'“The sense is that Buffalo feels that Kane is a better player than both those players, so they’re going to be aiming higher,” said Friedman. “I don’t think they’re going to be getting a franchise defenceman for him, but I think that’s the idea of what they want to be, and Kane is having a great year.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres open for business, is Evander Kane on the block?
Penguins Hand Sabres a 5-1 Loss
'Pominville's goal came at 11:18 of the final period. Jack Eichel flipped a backhand pass from behind the net to Pominville, who beat Jarry for his first goal since October 28. Buffalo now hits the road for three straight games against Western Conference foes, beginning Tuesday in Colorado. The Sabres will also visit Chicago and St. Louis before returning home to face the … [Read more...] about Penguins Hand Sabres a 5-1 Loss
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Penguins (Vol. II)
'"We were a little bit different tonight. We definitely weren't as flat as we had been in the previous couple of games. When you're playing the Stanley Cup Champions, though, and you give them a few powerplays and make their top guys feel good about their game, they capitalize."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Penguins (Vol. II)
5 Observations: Penguins take down Sabres 5-1
'Fans are no longer wondering if the Sabres will win, but if they will even score a goal. After this stretch that shouldn't come as a surprise.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Penguins take down Sabres 5-1
Sabres snap scoreless streak, but fall to Pens 5-1
'Buffalo has now lost four straight and 11 of its last 12 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres snap scoreless streak, but fall to Pens 5-1
Jarry, Penguins sweep home-and-home from Sabres
'"I think we came with a lot of emotion," Housley said. "They played for one another tonight. … We can't make mistakes right now because of the position we're in. We're not getting enough run support to support mistakes."' … [Read more...] about Jarry, Penguins sweep home-and-home from Sabres
Sabres finally get on the board, but fall in Pittsburgh
'"Mentally, hopefully it feels good for the team to get one and not have to talk about this for hopefully a little while," Pominville said. "We still have work to do and we know we've got to be better. That was a step, but there's still a few more steps that we need to take."' … [Read more...] about Sabres finally get on the board, but fall in Pittsburgh
Sabres recall Fasching from Rochester
'Fasching (6'3", 204 lbs., 7/28/1995) joins the Sabres for the first time this season after recording three points (1+2) in 17 games for the team during the last two seasons. Playing in his second AHL season in 2017-18, the Milwaukee, Wisconsin native has totaled nine points and is tied for the Amerks' team lead with six goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Fasching from Rochester
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Four second-period goals lead Amerks to road win (Buffalo News) Rochester’s four-goal second period dooms WBS Penguins in 5-2 defeat (Wilkes Barre Times Leader) Smith and Rodrigues lead Amerks to 5-2 win over Penguins (Amerks.com) Penguins lose to Americans, 5-2 (WBSPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Saturday's Pittsburgh Coverage (Part II)
Penguins turn around and play Sabres again (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Penguins preview (NHL.com) Game Preview: Pens-Sabres (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Pittsburgh Coverage (Part II)