'"It's something that you have to have on a team," Okposo said in Madison Square Garden. "Phil's doing a pretty good job of that, holding guys accountable in the meetings and in video. But I think we have to do a better job with each other and holding each other accountable to a standard that we really want to meet.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ accountability problems return to spotlight
Archives for March 25, 2018
Sabres Notebook: Puny shooting percentage; Reinhart hits 20 goals
'In the last four games, the Buffalo Sabres have taken 144 shots. They've scored twice. That's a puny shooting percentage of 1.3 percent. Every team goes through a slump, but this is off-the-charts bad.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Puny shooting percentage; Reinhart hits 20 goals
The Wraparound: Rangers 5, Sabres 1
'Jimmy Vesey beat up his "old team," scoring twice and adding an assist. The Sabres acquired the rights to Vesey two summers ago, but the forward signed with the Rangers. He has 17 goals.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Rangers 5, Sabres 1
Inside the Sabres: Reviewing drive, passion of video coach Mat Myers
'"I saw how hard he worked and what he invested with Nashville," Housley said. "I can see the investment that he's making here. It's a great opportunity for him. It's a great opportunity for us because of what he's done up to this point and the work he puts into it."' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Reviewing drive, passion of video coach Mat Myers
Area youngsters learn the basics from former Sabres
'Former Buffalo Sabre Patrick Kaleta, the Angola native known for getting under opponents’ skin in his eight-plus years with the team, now works for the Sabres as their youth hockey ambassador. Kaleta heads the team’s Learn to Play events in Western New York, including an eight-week run that finished Tuesday at the William O. Smith Recreation Center for 35 young skaters ages … [Read more...] about Area youngsters learn the basics from former Sabres
Sunday's New York Coverage
Jesper Fast relishes role as occasional alternate Rangers captain (New York Daily News) Rangers youngsters come up big in blowout win (New York Post) Rangers must not fall into this Sabres’ rebuilding trap (New York Post) Rangers have some fun in rout of hapless Sabres (Newsday) Vesey scores twice as Rangers top Sabres, 5-1 (SportsNet New York) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage
Vesey, Georgiev lead Rangers to 5-1 win over Sabres
'“We lost coverages, guys were beating us up the ice, and I think it goes back to have that respect in our own zone and for our goaltender,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said “We have to keep the puck out of our net.”' … [Read more...] about Vesey, Georgiev lead Rangers to 5-1 win over Sabres
Rangers blast the Sabres 5-1
'As the end of the season nears, the Buffalo Sabres put out a very poor effort against the Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Rangers blast the Sabres 5-1
Sabres' leadership group respond to Housley's comments
'“We’ve had new management, new coaches here this year and we’ve got to really look at ourselves. It’s something that you have to have on a team and I think Phil’s doing a pretty good job of holding guys accountable, but I think we have to do a better job with each other.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ leadership group respond to Housley’s comments
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Rangers
'"We have to get better with our decision making without the puck. Tonight was embarrassing."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Rangers
5 Observations: Rangers top Sabres 5-1
'At one point during the Sabres broadcast, analyst Rob Ray said: "let's just go home....let's just leave." No truer words have ever been spoken.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Rangers top Sabres 5-1
Vesey has three points in Rangers win against Sabres
'"We didn't defend well," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We lost coverages. Guys were beating us up the ice. I think it goes back to have that respect in our own zone and for our goaltender. We have to keep the puck out of our net, and we didn't have that type of respect tonight."' … [Read more...] about Vesey has three points in Rangers win against Sabres
Sabres lament defensive lapses following loss in New York
'"I think everyone's kind of gripping a little bit too tight at the same time, and that doesn't give you very much success," Reinhart said. "I think we can be better as forwards at getting ourselves in position for second and third opportunities. I don't think we've had many of those in the last couple."' … [Read more...] about Sabres lament defensive lapses following loss in New York
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks clinch first playoff berth in four years (Buffalo News) Springfield Thunderbirds come up short against Rochester Americans (Springfield Republican) Amerks playoff bound after 4-2 win over Thunderbirds (Amerks.com) T-Birds catch bad breaks in loss to Amerks (SpringfieldThunderbirds.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage