‘No team can survive with a backup playing that way, although Johnson’s stats are well down the list of reasons for the Sabres’ 10-22-9 record and 58-point pace for the season. Johnson, remember, won 22 games for Buffalo just two seasons ago and 18 for Calgary last year.’
Archives for January 6, 2018
Sabres Notebook: Housley impressed by the way Jets soaring
‘”They’re a heavy team. They play the game the right way, have terrific speed up front and are well balanced,” Housley said. “Their D like to activate into the rush to create offense. There’s a lot of things we have to focus on.”‘
The Wraparound: Jets 4, Sabres 3
‘The Sabres hit the halfway point of their schedule with a ghastly record of 10-22-9. Buffalo is 0-2-1 in its last three games, 2-5-3 in its last 10 and 4-9-5 in its last 18.’
Sabres prospect Casey Mittelstadt leaves World Juniors happy
‘Showcasing those skills against the world’s best teenagers left some observers wondering if Mittelstadt could be an NHL-ready talent. These days, top prospects rarely spend more than a year or two in college.’
Housley struggling as bench boss
‘”You really find a lot out about yourself, not only as a player but as a coach, too,” a weary looking Housley said as he fielded questions just a few hours before his squad took on the Jets. “You gotta continue to prepare and get your guys focused. You can never bring the last game with you. You’re only as good as your last shift, as they say.”‘
Saturday’s Winnipeg Coverage
Jets scratch out 4-3 win over Sabres (Winnipeg Free Press)
Housley struggling as bench boss (Winnipeg Free Press)
Not too close for comfort: Jets hold steady to beat Sabres (Winnipeg Sun)
Jets Snaps: Laine welcomes homecoming, no hard feelings for Armia and Scheifele stays patient (Winnipeg Sun)
Photo gallery (NHL.com)
Jets hold off Sabres to extend point streak to five games (WinnipegJets.com)
Jets get point in 5th straight game with 4-3 win over Sabres
‘“It’s frustrating,” forward Ryan O’Reilly said. “(The Jets) have a good power play and I thought we were prepared for them. We’ve got to stay out of the box. When someone’s that good, you can’t give their best players the opportunities because they’ll make us pay, and they did.”’
Jets hold off Sabres 4-3
‘The two teams traded goals once in the third — Bryan Little put home a Trouba rebound just 25 seconds into the final period, but Scott Wilson responded with his first goal of the year. Evan Rodrigues and Jason Pominville assisted on Wilson’s tally, just as they did on Scandella’s goal earlier in the game.’
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Jets
‘”I think it comes down to being able to play a full 60 [minutes]. We showed spurts and made a stretch for [the lead], but we have to come out in the first period and show some emotion.”‘
Jets defeat Sabres to extend point streak to five
‘”It’s disappointing,” said Sabres forward Ryan O’Reilly, who had four shots on goal. “I’ve got to find a way to put it past them. I had some great opportunities and it’s just not good enough. I’ve got to contribute more, it’s part of my job.”‘