'"In the NHL today, you cannot play one line or one D pair or have a goalie carry you," Lehner said. "It's too good of a league and especially this year with the scoring that's going on, there's a lot more space this year. We've got to do it as a team, all of us have to go out and do our job. I've got to do my job, everyone has to do their job, and that's how we turn it … [Read more...] about Lehner takes responsibility but points to team accountability
Archives for January 22, 2018
Sabres Notebook: Hockey world mourns loss of Johannson
'Johannson went outside the box to hire Housley, then a high school hockey coach, to lead the U.S. men's national junior team in the 2013 World Juniors. The Americans won the gold that year under Housley's guidance and the tournament helped kick-start his NHL coaching career.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Hockey world mourns loss of Johannson
Goalie Robin Lehner frustrated by Sabres’ struggles
'Lehner, 26, has often been the Sabres’ backbone and lone bright spot, earning 10 of their victories. Still, he hasn’t won since Dec. 29. In his last five games, he has allowed 19 goals and has an awful .833 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Robin Lehner frustrated by Sabres’ struggles
Sabres coach Phil Housley emotional over Jim Johannson’s passing
'The Sabres, who just hosted the World Junior Championship and have close ties to USA Hockey, released the following statement from owners Terry and Kim Pegula: “When we heard of JJ’s passing, we are reminded of what an enjoyable person he was to be around, and also what he meant to USA Hockey and hockey worldwide. We should all strive to do our jobs and treat people as JJ did. … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Phil Housley emotional over Jim Johannson’s passing
Monday's Calgary Coverage
GameDay: Sabres at Flames (Calgary Sun) Sabres, young star Eichel invade Calgary (The Sports Xchange) Three stats to know before the Flames host the Sabres (Sportsnet) Sabres at Flames preview (NHL.com) 5 things - Flames vs. Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Calgary Coverage
Housley keeps his promise of a tough practice
'For 45 minutes on Sunday, Phil Housley skated his team hard, but it was drills done with pucks. It was a definite punishment for the lack of effort shown Saturday against Dallas.' … [Read more...] about Housley keeps his promise of a tough practice
Sabres hold high-intensity practice before leaving for Western Canada
'"We don't deserve anything else," goaltender Robin Lehner said. "It's frustrating for a lot of people, because we have a structure in place, we have a game plan in place and we're just not doing it. So, we've got to practice until we learn."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold high-intensity practice before leaving for Western Canada
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks lose to Charlotte on goal in OT (Buffalo News) The goal was big, but another play was key Sunday for the Charlotte Checkers (Charlotte Observer) Amerks erase three-goal deficit, fall in overtime to Checkers (Amerks.com) Valentin Zykov leads Checkers to overtime win over Rochester (GoCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage