'“A lot of good memories,” he said. “It was a fun city to play in, we had a really good group of guys. There’s not many there anymore. It was fun. I really enjoyed my time here.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres Dmitry Kulikov, Tyler Myers thriving with Jets
Archives for January 2018
Bogosian is healthy, happy and disappointed in Buffalo
'"I think the future's bright here. You'd like it to be a little brighter right now. In all reality we knew coming in it was going to be a process, but I think a lot of guys wish it could be sped up a little bit. You want to be in a better position than we are right now."' … [Read more...] about Bogosian is healthy, happy and disappointed in Buffalo
Jets, Sabres still benefit from big trade
'"It’s pretty cool. A lot of time has passed since the trade, so the fact that both teams have a lot of pieces from it, it’s pretty cool most of us are in the lineup," Myers said before Tuesday’s game against the Sabres, his first back in Buffalo since the deal. "I’m not going to go into the game focusing on winning the trade. It’s the same focus as any other game, but I’m … [Read more...] about Jets, Sabres still benefit from big trade
Blockbuster deal working out: Big trade with Sabres changed Jets identity
'“Coming into this year we had big expectations. I think if you’d asked us if we’d be in this position in September I don’t think we would have thought that,” said Bogosian. “There are a lot of good players in the organization, whether it’s with us or in Rochester. You look at a franchise player like Jack (Eichel), he’s a great guy to build around. I think the future is bright … [Read more...] about Blockbuster deal working out: Big trade with Sabres changed Jets identity
Wednesday's Winnipeg Coverage
Young snipers get groove back (Winnipeg Free Press) Bogosian is healthy, happy and disappointed in Buffalo (Winnipeg Free Press) Jets, Sabres still benefit from big trade (Winnipeg Free Press) Jets snipers break long droughts in win over Sabres (Winnipeg Sun) Blockbuster deal working out: Big trade with Sabres changed Jets identity (Winnipeg Sun) Jets rolling along…Lemieux … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Winnipeg Coverage
Connor, Ehlers score 2 goals in Jets’ 7-4 win over Sabres
'“I got to be better,” Lehner said. “I take responsibility for this.”' … [Read more...] about Connor, Ehlers score 2 goals in Jets’ 7-4 win over Sabres
Mittelstadt shows Buffalo glimpse of future at world juniors
'“With it being here in Buffalo, there was that added pressure,” Botterill added. “And I think you saw a player who instead of succumbing to the pressure, actually thriving in that type of environment.”' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt shows Buffalo glimpse of future at world juniors
Sabres coach Phil Housley: ‘There’s a lot of cheat in our game’
'A seventh straight season without a post-season game seems almost a certainty, with the Sabres on pace for just 55 points. For reference, the team finished 2014-15 with 54 points in a not-quite-hidden attempt at winning the Connor McDavid lottery.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Phil Housley: ‘There’s a lot of cheat in our game’
Jets cruise to 7-4 win over Sabres
'Another blown defensive assignment in their own zone results in a goal.' … [Read more...] about Jets cruise to 7-4 win over Sabres
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Jets
'"We started to get a little more offensively, but the big thing was you need a little more excitement in the d-zone. We didn't have enough energy there or excitement to just get the puck in."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Jets
5 Observations: Jets topple Sabres 7-4
'Games like this make you realize that the Sabres desperately need to get faster. Most of the Jets' opportunities were created by their quickness.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Jets topple Sabres 7-4
Ehlers, Connor help Jets send Sabres to fifth loss in row
'"I've got to be better," Lehner said. "I take responsibility for this. We've got to take strides, we've got to do things better as a team here, and I'll look at myself in the mirror first because this wasn't good enough from me today."' … [Read more...] about Ehlers, Connor help Jets send Sabres to fifth loss in row
Housley calls for defensive urgency following loss to Jets
'"If there's something for our guys to play for, let's play for them. They're coming here and spending their hard-earned money and we have to be better at home. I believe we might have [22] games left on home ice, we've got to take advantage, we've got to give our fans something to cheer about."' … [Read more...] about Housley calls for defensive urgency following loss to Jets
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks to induct Martin Biron into Hall of Fame (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres reward Guhle as defense prospect continues his growth
'The timing of the recall makes sense. Buffalo has home games Tuesday and Thursday, when it hosts Columbus, then heads out on its bye week. The Sabres can get a quick look at Guhle, then send him back to the Amerks with only one minor-league game missed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reward Guhle as defense prospect continues his growth