'"We're better when we're more aggressive," Ristolainen said in KeyBank Center. "We forecheck hard. We hit. We're physical, and I think that's the way we've got to play."' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen-led defense finally shows its preseason promise
Archives for March 7, 2018
Sabres Notebook: Larsson Marches on; Reinhart works tips; Criscuolo injured
'Mr. March has played 32 games in the month, and he has 10 goals and 21 points. He has 16 goals and 41 points in the other 210 games he's played.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Larsson Marches on; Reinhart works tips; Criscuolo injured
Sabres’ Chad Johnson one of NHL’s hottest goalies
'“It’s funny, you start winning games and people ask if it’s the best you’ve ever felt,” said Johnson, who has a one-year contract. “I’ve said from the start I’ve felt good about where my game is at and what it needs to be to have success. I can’t say enough about the way the guys are playing in front of me.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Chad Johnson one of NHL’s hottest goalies
Sabres’ Kyle Criscuolo out four to six weeks with upper-body injury
'The injury, of course, is a blow to the entire organization. Criscuolo, who was recalled Sunday, is one of the Rochester Americans’ leading scorers with 15 goals and 34 points in 50 games. The Harvard product certainly would’ve been returned to the Amerks for the AHL playoffs next month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Criscuolo out four to six weeks with upper-body injury
Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen on argument: ‘It was funny’
'When Ristolainen held up four fingers and said “four more times,” Kadri emphatically corrected him, telling him they only have three more meetings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen on argument: ‘It was funny’
Wednesday's Calgary Coverage
Game Day: Five things to know before the Flames take on the Sabres (Calgary Sun) Sabres riding high heading into matchup with Flames (The Sports Xchange) Flames at Sabres preview (NHL.com) 5 things - Flames @ Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Calgary Coverage
The Sabres and Amerks lose Criscuolo for weeks
'Early in the game against Toronto, Criscuolo went to check Matt Martin against the wall. The move backfired as Martin braced himself and the 5’ 8", 165-pound center bounced off. He went straight to the room holding his shoulder and the Sabres have announced he’s out 4-to-6 weeks. That’s a big blow to a team in the Amerks that is already missing their leading scorer and rookie … [Read more...] about The Sabres and Amerks lose Criscuolo for weeks
Sabres' Ristolainen enjoys his battles with Nazem Kadri
'Ristolainen had a pretty good night against Toronto. He had two shots tipped in by the 3:43 mark of the game and he was nasty and strong playing 25:52. He was active in the offensive zone pinching and getting in deep. He said, “It don’t think it was my best game, but it was pretty good.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen enjoys his battles with Nazem Kadri
Reinhart's been thinking less, scoring more during hot streak
'"I think he's just confident," O'Reilly said. "He's trusting himself and impacting the game. He's been huge, one of our best players, and for me he makes my job so much easier. He's smart with the puck and just away from the puck … just his reads on stuff, the puck seems to find him and he's making plays off it."' … [Read more...] about Reinhart’s been thinking less, scoring more during hot streak