'"If you look at a lot of the teams that come out of that bye week, they're not doing very well," Housley said with Howard Simon and Jeremy White, Wednesday morning. "We've got to send that message that this team is ready to go, and we have to be ready to play because they have a lot to play for. We're going to have to be ready, so we've got to get our minds geared up, set in … [Read more...] about Housley hoping to avoid a slow start off the bye week
Archives for January 2018
The Sabres come back to practice refreshed
'As the Sabres get into the second half of the season, they’ll be working on improving the power play. Getting one extra goal in a game could help this team win a lot more Eichel said it was starting to get better before the break, “In the last few games, we had been doing a lot of good things. Even in games where we didn’t score, we had some good looks and I think it was going … [Read more...] about The Sabres come back to practice refreshed
Kane is being realistic about if he'll remain a Sabre
'Kane isn’t the type of person that sits awake worrying about being traded. He said, “I’m not holding my breath, that’s for sure, but I’m aware of the position I’m in with my contract and it’s part of the business and it’s not something I worry about or concern myself too much with.”' … [Read more...] about Kane is being realistic about if he’ll remain a Sabre
Nelson called up from Rochester
'With Beaulieu out an uncertain amount of time, Buffalo has called up defenseman Casey Nelson from the Rochester Americans. It is the second time this season that Nelson has been called up to the big club, but he did not play the last time he was in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Nelson called up from Rochester
Evander Kane: "things are probably going to happen"
'"I'm not holding my breath, that's for sure," Kane added. "I'm aware of the situation that our team is in and the position that I'm in with my contract. You know, it's part of the business and it's not something that I worry about or concern myself too much with. I'm just focused on each and every game and with the break, you're able to get that focus a little bit tighter, so … [Read more...] about Evander Kane: “things are probably going to happen”
Sabres return from bye week with Kane trade rumors swirling
'“It has happened before and it is something that I am aware of and I am taking it one day at a time and one game at a time,” Kane said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres return from bye week with Kane trade rumors swirling
Sabres return from bye with something to prove
'"It was great that we won that game before the break because you could see the energy in our practice," Housley said. "[The team had] really good life out there. I think the guys are feeling good about themselves. I think the coaches are feeling good about themselves."' … [Read more...] about Sabres return from bye with something to prove
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Comets score another shootout win over Amerks (Utica Observer Dispatch) Photo gallery (Utica Observer Dispatch) Amerks fall to Comets in shootout for second straight game (Amerks.com) Defensemen on the move (Amerks.com) Comets outlast Amerks in shootout (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
As multiyear contracts abound, Sabres need more from within
'It should start with the guys who are scheduled to be part of the future. General Manager Jason Botterill will undoubtedly try to wave a magic wand and improve the team through trades. But as Tim Murray's lack of moves at last year's deadline showed, other teams may not want what the Sabres are offering.' … [Read more...] about As multiyear contracts abound, Sabres need more from within
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Sean Malone adjusting to pro hockey with Amerks (Olean Times Herald) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester Americans cultivate a winning culture (Buffalo News) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) Chris Taylor dissatisfied with Amerks' effort in 2-1 shootout loss to Utica (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Demko shines in Comets’ 2-1 win (Utica Observer Dispatch) How good are the Rochester Americans? (WKBW-TV) Amerks earn … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Offensive offense: No goals means no hope for Sabres
'The Sabres have an NHL-low 99 goals this season and are on pace to score 184. It would be the third-lowest total in franchise history, ahead of only the 2013-14 and 2014-15 tank seasons when the club scored just 150 and 153 goals, respectively.' … [Read more...] about Offensive offense: No goals means no hope for Sabres
Inside the Sabres: Peek behind broadcast is a must-see
'More than 30 people put together Buffalo's game broadcasts, which annually rank among the NHL's most watched. Only a handful of the workers appear on television. The rest make sure the on-air talent looks good and sounds smart.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Peek behind broadcast is a must-see
Ex-Sabre Cody McCormick recalls his career-ending blood clot
'“I didn’t want to do tests,” he said. He had brought his 6-year-old daughter with him when he went to the team’s facility, with no thought that he would end up in the hospital. Briefly, she was the only family member with him, “but they put me in a bed and wouldn’t let me move.”' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre Cody McCormick recalls his career-ending blood clot
The Buffalo Sabres’ problem with shopping Evander Kane
'A first round pick? Maybe, but not in the top 10. A top prospect? Perhaps, but no more. a package something like Pittsburgh gave up for Phil Kessel (basically prospect Kasperi Kapanen, a late first rounder and a third rounder)? That sounds about right, although it doesn’t take into account the enormous cap savings the Maple Leafs got out of that deal, which is really what they … [Read more...] about The Buffalo Sabres’ problem with shopping Evander Kane