'"It's miserable. Just miserable," Gorges admitted to The Buffalo News Thursday in KeyBank Center. "It always sucks not playing. There's nothing good about it. There never will be. Then you add into the fact of where I am in my career, where I am with my contract, trying to look forward to what's going to come. After a year like this, it's hard to swallow. I don't know … [Read more...] about As chances to play keep dwindling, Sabres’ Gorges ponders uncertain future
Archives for March 23, 2018
Sabres Notebook: The day after, Housley still miffed by Coyotes' loss; Ullmark to start against Habs
'"I just thought we weren't doing what I told them to do, which was a simple execution play of attacking with wide speed and a middle-lane drive," Housley said after the workout ended. "So I just tried to get their attention and I thought the execution from that point was good."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: The day after, Housley still miffed by Coyotes’ loss; Ullmark to start against Habs
Sabres need better efforts if they hope to be competitive
'Housley finally had enough after watching them execute the drill incorrectly, yelling, “Get on your toes and start (expletive) working!”' … [Read more...] about Sabres need better efforts if they hope to be competitive
The retreat is near for Josh Gorges
'"It's clear to me that I'm nearing the end," Gorges said in the Sabers' luxurious locker room after training at KeyBank Arena. At my age and my last year of a contract, this scenario is possible. I do not have the chance to play and prove my value. I'll get my answer soon. I still believe that I can play in this league, but it is not me who will decide unfortunately."' … [Read more...] about The retreat is near for Josh Gorges
Friday's Montreal Coverage
Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres: Five things you should know (Montreal Gazette) The retreat is near for Josh Gorges (Journal de Montreal) Sabres looking for more against Habs (The Sports Xchange) Canadiens at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Back where it began for Deslauriers (Canadiens.com) Game Preview: Canadiens (26-36-12) @ Sabres (23-38-12) (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Montreal Coverage
The Sabres needed a practice wakeup call from the coaches
'That’s all fine and good, but this team has played 73 games this season and they shouldn’t need coaches on them to make them execute. Housley agrees, “It’s very surprising, but it reminds us that you have to come prepared to play whether you’re playing the best team in the league or you’re playing one of the lower teams and you can’t take anything for granted.”' … [Read more...] about The Sabres needed a practice wakeup call from the coaches
The Sabres send Seth Griffith back to Rochester
'In 21 games with the Sabres, the winger scored two goals and one assist for three points.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres send Seth Griffith back to Rochester
Sabres look to take lessons from Wednesday's loss
'"When we reviewed the game, it was very quiet in the room," Housley said. "So, to me, I hope that they're angry, I hope they're upset. Now we have to get ready for tomorrow and what we can control. We have to learn from that, though. Sometimes you take three steps forward and you take one, two steps back."' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to take lessons from Wednesday’s loss
Sabres assign Griffith to Rochester
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned forward Seth Griffith to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Griffith to Rochester
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks are on the verge of ending their playoff drought (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks host Devils, Thunderbirds this weekend (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage