'The Sabres are an awful 3-10 in overtime this season. What can they do better in the extra session? “Execution,” coach Phil Housley said following the Sabres’ fourth straight loss. “We did have possession of the puck. We don’t make a pass, it’s not on the tape.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres roar back, fall to Ducks in OT
Archives for February 2018
Former Sabre Derek Grant scoring goals for Ducks
'“It was a good year for me, a good learning experience for me,” Grant said. “The whole waiver thing and getting a chance to play on a different team, for a guy like me, it’s about opportunity. I can see different systems and learn to play different styles.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Derek Grant scoring goals for Ducks
Sabres notes: Ryan Miller enjoying life with Ducks
'“You certainly realize how much kids need their parents when you’re on the road like this,” Miller said Tuesday prior to the Ducks’ 4-3 overtime win. “The last two or three days he’s been mad at me. So FaceTime hasn’t been going so well. There’s been a lot of poor connections. ‘Poor connection, dad.’ Off.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Ryan Miller enjoying life with Ducks
Wednesday's Anaheim Coverage
Adam Henrique caps Ducks’ 5-game trip with OT victory over Sabres (Orange County Register) A year later, Ducks defenseman Brandon Montour facing challenges (Orange County Register) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Recap: Henrique's Goal Lifts Ducks to 4-3 OT Victory in Buffalo (AnaheimDucks.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Anaheim Coverage
Henrique’s OT goal lifts Ducks to 4-3 win over Sabres
'Housley was unhappy with Ristolainen’s performance, noting the defenseman’s errant pass intended for Eichel was the turnover that eventually led to Henrique’s goal. “I just think it’s just focus, bearing down at critical times,” Housley said.' … [Read more...] about Henrique’s OT goal lifts Ducks to 4-3 win over Sabres
Ducks defeat Sabres 4-3 in OT
'Ryan O'Reilly tied the game with just seconds to go in regulation, but an overtime goal by Adam Henrique lifted the Anaheim Ducks to a 4-3 win over the Sabres on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Ducks defeat Sabres 4-3 in OT
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Ducks
'"I really can't pinpoint it. I feel like there's been a lot of different instances this year in overtime where we've either had some type of collapse defensively or haven't made the smartest play with the puck. It's trouble. You only have three guys out there and a goalie. If you make a big time mistake, it usually ends up in the back of your net."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Ducks
Sabres' Nolan glad to be a part of Hockey is for Everyone
'Nolan says it is not an obligation to visit First Nation reservations, he said he really enjoys it, “Yes definitely, we do a lot of that in the summer with my family and we treat it almost like a vacation. The fact that we talk to these kids and share our story and hopefully motivate some of them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nolan glad to be a part of Hockey is for Everyone
The Tank Didn't ____
'The tank didn’t fix all the Sabres problems.' … [Read more...] about The Tank Didn’t ____
5 Observations: Ducks take down Sabres 4-3 in OT
'If there are any positives to be taken from Tuesday's loss it should be that the Sabres battled back, something they haven't done very often this season.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Ducks take down Sabres 4-3 in OT
Ryan Miller, Ducks edge Sabres 4-3 in OT
'The Sabres still have just six wins at home this season, which remains tied with Arizona for the fewest home wins in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller, Ducks edge Sabres 4-3 in OT
Henrique lifts Ducks past Sabres in overtime
'Buffalo defenseman Jake McCabe left the game in the second period with an undisclosed injury. Housley said he'll be evaluated further Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Henrique lifts Ducks past Sabres in overtime
O'Reilly scores in final seconds, but Sabres fall to Ducks in OT
'"It's tough," alternate captain Jack Eichel said. "You get one point. You battle back, you play a good hockey team and you feel like maybe you deserve the second one, but you don't get it."' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly scores in final seconds, but Sabres fall to Ducks in OT
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks release Conor Allen (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
How growing up with foster siblings impacted Sabres center Ryan O'Reilly
'"It was difficult at times," O'Reilly said. "Kids had been kicked out of their own homes or kicked out of schools and there were a lot of difficult kids and my parents always worked with them. For us, it was just like a job. It wasn't until I got a bit older that I realized it was more than that. It was so much more than just a job. It was opening your home and learning to … [Read more...] about How growing up with foster siblings impacted Sabres center Ryan O’Reilly