'"I can't believe it. It's weird the way the schedule is built," Pominville said after practice Sunday downtown. "We always played them late a little bit but to have not played them home or away at this point at all is definitely different and something we're not used to. For me, it's been a while so I'm interested to see if it's still the same way where their fans manage to … [Read more...] about In game 66, Sabres finally get a chance to meet Maple Leafs
Archives for March 5, 2018
Eichel, Matthews still sidelined but both are skating
'The good friends and All-Star Game teammates won't be going head to head Monday in KeyBank Center and it's probably unrealistic to think they will do so here March 15 as well. But Matthews is certain to be back from his shoulder injury in advance of the Leafs' run to the playoffs and the Sabres remain hopeful Eichel will play at some point in the wake of his second high ankle … [Read more...] about Eichel, Matthews still sidelined but both are skating
Sabres Notebook: Guhle, Criscuolo get the call; Okposo struggling at minus-29, Johnson in net
'Defenseman Marco Scandella, who missed the final two periods Friday in Florida, practiced fully on Sunday and did not look hindered by the upper-body ailment he suffered taking a tumble into the boards in that game. All seven blueliners were on the ice at practice. Guhle may simply be a better option against the Leafs' speedy forwards.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Guhle, Criscuolo get the call; Okposo struggling at minus-29, Johnson in net
Sabres finally renew long rivalry with Maple Leafs
'“I’ve been waiting all year for this game,” Sabres defense Marco Scandella said Sunday. “I know that there’s a huge rivalry with the Leafs and we haven’t played them all year. I’ve been on the team for how many games now, 65 games? And we haven’t played them yet. So I’ve been itching for this one.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres finally renew long rivalry with Maple Leafs
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo on minus-29 rating: ‘It’s absolutely gross’
'“It’s gross, it’s absolutely gross,” Okposo said this morning inside KeyBank Center. “It’s something, whether the goal’s my fault or not, it just seems like it goes in, they’re just going in this year. It’s something I wanted to get better at. It’s something that’s very disappointing for me. It’s something I wanted to change, I want to fix."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo on minus-29 rating: ‘It’s absolutely gross’
Sabres recall Brendan Guhle, Kyle Criscuolo from Amerks
'The Sabres might want to give Guhle, 20, some action against the Toronto Maple Leafs, their top rival, Monday. The slick puck-moving rookie could certainly help the team’s weak blue line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Brendan Guhle, Kyle Criscuolo from Amerks
It’s another year of starting over for struggling Sabres
'The teams are trending in opposite directions. The Sabres will be in the draft lottery again, having shipped out Evander Kane to San Jose at the trade deadline with Botterill telling reporters in Buffalo how disappointed he was in his team. The Sabres are eighth in the eight-team Atlantic Division for the fourth time in five years. They were seventh the other season.' … [Read more...] about It’s another year of starting over for struggling Sabres
Monday's Toronto Coverage
Leafs find it 'bizarre' to be facing Sabres for the first time this season (Toronto Sun) Game Day: Maple Leafs at Sabres (Toronto Sun) It’s another year of starting over for struggling Sabres (Toronto Star) Monday NHL game preview: Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres (Toronto Star) Leafs seek redemption after Caps ‘smacked us around’ (Toronto Globe and Mail) Maple Leafs … [Read more...] about Monday’s Toronto Coverage
Sabres getting ready to face Toronto for the first time this season
'"It's always a great rivalry," Housley said after practice on Sunday. "Just knowing where our opponent is at, they've lost their last three and the coach came out and said they're going to practice [hard] today. We've got to be well aware that they're going to be ready to go, and we've got to rebound from our last game. I think there were areas we needed to improve on going … [Read more...] about Sabres getting ready to face Toronto for the first time this season
Eichel skating again; Guhle called up from Rochester
'Eichel's original timeline for a return to the lineup was four-to-six weeks, and he has just passed the three-week mark of the recovery process. The hope for Eichel and the Sabres is to get him back on the ice for some portion of the final stretch of games.' … [Read more...] about Eichel skating again; Guhle called up from Rochester
Guhle, Criscuolo recalled by Sabres
'Criscuolo is currently second on the Amerks with 34 points and leads the team in goals, with 15. Guhle, who recorded his first NHL point with the Sabres in January, has eight goals in 47 games with Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Guhle, Criscuolo recalled by Sabres
Eichel begins skating after suffering ankle injury
'“There’s no timeline on it. We don’t want to put him on that sort of pressure,” Housley said after practice. “He has staked. He started skating on (Saturday). That’s good to see him making progress.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel begins skating after suffering ankle injury
Eichel back on skates
'“You never know how these things react. You don’t want to put a timeline on it,” he added. “It’s a step in the right direction but obviously he wants to play some games before the end of the year.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel back on skates
Sabres look forward to renewal of rivalry with Leafs
'"I've been waiting all year for this game," Scandella said. "I know that there's a huge rivalry with the Leafs and we haven't played them all year. I've been on the team for how many games now, 65 games? And we haven't played them yet. So, I've been itching for this one."' … [Read more...] about Sabres look forward to renewal of rivalry with Leafs
Sabres recall Criscuolo, Guhle
'Criscuolo (5'9", 172 lbs., 5/5/1992) joins the Sabres for his second career recall after appearing in eight games with the team earlier this season. He currently leads all Rochester skaters with 15 goals and is tied for second on the team with 34 points, including 10 points (3+7) in his last 10 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Criscuolo, Guhle