Archives for January 28, 2018

'Square peg, meet round hole. Housley's system won't work well here until a more mobile defense corps is built, starting with next year's full-time promotion of Brendan Guhle.' … [Read more...] about Sabres at the All-Star break: Where did it go wrong?

'"When we're on the road, we understand the challenge at hand," Eichel said. "I think we need to bring that at home, take more pride in our ice and playing in front of our home fans. At home this year, I don't think we've brought the energy and passion that we need to bring. So we've got 20 games here, basically at home the entire month. We need to use that to our advantage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ bounceback week puts Eichel in good mood for his big weekend

'"It's really unfortunate," Eichel said Saturday at NHL All-Star Media Day. "Somebody like Eric who has had such an impact on the community in Buffalo and who is so well-liked ... just speaking to people inside the organization with the Bills or Sabres or just in the city in general, everyone has such good things to say about him.' … [Read more...] about Eichel on Eric Wood’s retirement: ‘I know how much football means to him’

'The Buffalo Sabres' center picked up speed as he flew around the Amalie Arena ice, finishing third in the event with a time of 13.828 seconds.' … [Read more...] about Eichel finishes third in Fastest Skater competition

'"There's definitely a learning curve but I think Phil did an excellent job in Nashville. He was very well prepared. ... It's been a tough start for him but I see him as a coach who can last and get it going in Buffalo."' … [Read more...] about All-Star Notebook: Preds’ Laviolette says Housley will figure it out

'"I fixed some stuff with sleep patterns, and that seemed to give me some better energy," Okposo said. "You get into the science, and it makes a big difference."' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Beauty sleep makes Okposo’s game look good