'Playing this way may help Jason Botterill find a trade partner if he feels that's the direction he wants to go. When I talk to scouts about Reinhart, almost every single one of them asks if he can keep up. His skating is the thing that could be the deciding factor either before Feb. 26 or in the off-season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Reinhart goes home and continues his hot play
Archives for January 2018
5 Observations: Sabres win third straight, blank Canucks 4-0
'It's hard to lose when your goaltender doesn't allow a goal.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres win third straight, blank Canucks 4-0
Lehner, Sabres shut out Canucks
'"This was no fluke, we let in one goal in three games on this road trip. That is quite a big thing for us, and maybe we just have to start really analyzing why we are getting these results because it's very fun playing. We got to start building something here for the rest of the season to start getting out identity and our culture together. It's very important for us."' … [Read more...] about Lehner, Sabres shut out Canucks
Eichel tallies 4 points, Lehner makes 33 saves in shutout win over Oilers
'"I think we learned a lot of what we need to do as a team in our checking and our play without the puck," Housley said. "I think the guys are really enjoying that. They're getting opportunities because of it. And we're getting the puck on our stick because of that, we're drawing penalties. We've got to continue to play that way."'' … [Read more...] about Eichel tallies 4 points, Lehner makes 33 saves in shutout win over Oilers
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks recall Justin Danforth from Cincinnati (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres determined to have perfect trip to Canada
'"To get a three-game streak here would be obviously big for confidence," center Evan Rodrigues said Wednesday after a short, optional practice in Rogers Arena. "It shows we're taking steps in the right direction at this point."' … [Read more...] about Sabres determined to have perfect trip to Canada
Sabres Notebook: Power play dominating; goalies rebound; Housley says thanks
'"Right now we're all on the same page, and I think that was evident," right wing Sam Reinhart said. "We all have fun with each other when we're out there playing like that and reading and reacting off each other. We have a game plan and we know where each other is at, but a lot of it is reacting. That's when we're playing our best out there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Power play dominating; goalies rebound; Housley says thanks
Thursday's Vancouver Coverage
Canucks Game Day: Shooter draft mates Boeser, Eichel take aim (Vancouver Province) Sabres, Canucks, come off surprising wins (The Sports Xchange) Canucks vs Sabres gameday preview (TSN) Sabres at Canucks preview (NHL.com) Canucks vs. Sabres game notes (Canucks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Vancouver Coverage
Eichel shining with little help around him
'Eichel had either a goal or assist in 42.7 percent of Buffalo's goals entering Monday's game at Calgary, meaning he'd had a direct hand in nearly half of the Sabres' goals this season.' … [Read more...] about Eichel shining with little help around him
What the Connor McDavid-Jack Eichel rivalry will look like in 10 years
'But while he didn't dominate individually, Eichel's team thrived. It's hard to imagine, but from 2021 through 2024, Buffalo won four consecutive conference championships. Unfortunately they lost in the championship round all four times, the last two to Dallas.' … [Read more...] about What the Connor McDavid-Jack Eichel rivalry will look like in 10 years
Mittelstadt and Guhle lead the way as young Sabres
'Let’s continue with the Rochester Americans. Their leading scorer signed last March as a free agent from UMass-Lowell. C.J. Smith has 14 goals and 23 assists for 37 points in 43 games. He played two games in Buffalo last season and had one assist. Smith just turned 23 and will play in the AHL All-Star Game.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt and Guhle lead the way as young Sabres
How Eichel stacks up against his draft class
'Eichel is the best goal scorer of the 2015 draft class, but McDavid has clearly been better so far in his career. McDavid has a significantly higher total in points, and not to mention he led the Oilers to the 2nd round of the playoffs last year, losing to the Anaheim Ducks in 7 games. There is however a huge drop off after McEichel. Noah Hanifin has been a solid defenseman, … [Read more...] about How Eichel stacks up against his draft class
Eichel emerges as first-time all-star with Sabres
'"For me, it's my first one and it's a huge honor and I'm excited for it," said Eichel, the No. 2 pick in the 2015 NHL Draft, after he had a goal and three assists against the Oilers. "I'll have my family down there and it'll be cool. It's awesome to be playing well as a group right now, having confidence and enjoying ourselves."' … [Read more...] about Eichel emerges as first-time all-star with Sabres
Following 'embarrasing' loss, Sabres are learning what it takes to win
'"I think it's good that we got embarrassed like that against Dallas," Nolan said following an optional practice on Wednesday. "It's good to have those kind of games, have those kinds of losses to put things in perspective. It's really just about hard work and competing and playing the right way. You don't need the most skill. Some teams have all the skill in the world but if … [Read more...] about Following ’embarrasing’ loss, Sabres are learning what it takes to win
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks bring up Atwal from Cincinnati (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage