'“I’m a big believer in fighting in hockey,” Beaulieu said prior to recording an assist in Saturday afternoon’s 5-3 win against the Chicago Blackhawks. “I feel like there’s a place for it and I feel like there’s a lot guys that are in the league that they should be because of it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Nathan Beaulieu ‘big believer in fighting’
Archives for March 2018
Sunday's Chicago Coverage
Blackhawks' long winning streak against Sabres ends with 5-3 loss (Chicago Tribune) Photo gallery (Chicago Tribune) Blackhawks can’t hold third-period lead in loss to lowly Sabres (Chicago Sun Times) J-F Berube edging ahead of Anton Forsberg in Blackhawks’ battle of backups (Chicago Sun Times) The pros and cons of reuniting Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews on Blackhawks top … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Chicago Coverage
Baptiste lifts Sabres to 5-3 win over Blackhawks
'“Definitely some lucky bounces, that’s for sure,” said Sabres center Ryan O’Reilly, who had a goal and an assist. “A little luck of the Irish tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Baptiste lifts Sabres to 5-3 win over Blackhawks
Looking ahead for the Sabres: Fix the blue line, get Housley some help
'The general manager has now had a full season to see what works and what doesn't, which players fit his plan and which do not. At this point, Eichel should be the only untouchable on the current roster.' … [Read more...] about Looking ahead for the Sabres: Fix the blue line, get Housley some help
Sabres score late, defeat Chicago 5-3
'I am not sure if it will officially be credited as a power play goal, but Nick Baptiste's beautiful tip of a Marco Scandella shot from the point has given Buffalo a one-goal lead late in this game. Great goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres score late, defeat Chicago 5-3
Sabres' Eichel made his return from an ankle injury
'It was a pretty quiet return off the bat for Eichel. He appeared to be skating well, but really didn’t get loose for much in his 5:46 of playing time. He admitted in the postgame show that things were slow for him to start.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel made his return from an ankle injury
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Blackhawks
'"Love the outcome. Big win. First time beating the Blackhawks [since 2009]. Huge home win, fun to be a part of. I thought we played well. They're a good team on the rush, and Johnson was really good in net for us."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Blackhawks
5 Observations: Sabres top Blackhawks 5-3
'It would be safe to say that Saturday was one of the best games Nick Baptiste has played in the NHL. Baptiste scored the game tying goal in the third period and the game-winner with less than two minutes to play, helping the Sabres get a much needed win. After the game, Baptiste told reporters that his parents were in the stands and they've never seen him score a goal in the … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Blackhawks 5-3
Eichel has assist in return, Sabres top Blackhawks
'"It was just a lot of fun to get out there and play again," Eichel said. "That was the biggest thing. I just really enjoy it. I enjoy playing the game, no matter what time of the year it is, who we're playing, where we're playing. It's just a lot of fun to be out on the ice with these guys. It just feels great to get back out there and compete."' … [Read more...] about Eichel has assist in return, Sabres top Blackhawks
Sabres season defined by key injuries, offensive woes
'Just five players have scored at least 13 goals, and Evander Kane, who scored 20, was traded to the San Jose Sharks on Feb. 26. Jason Pominville (12 goals) has only six since Halloween, Johan Larsson has four (two into an empty net), Zemgus Girgensons has seven in 65 games and no defenseman scored a goal until December. Buffalo is 30th in the League in scoring, averaging 2.41 … [Read more...] about Sabres season defined by key injuries, offensive woes
Sabres rally past Blackhawks in Eichel's return
'"It was just a lot of fun to get out there and play again," Eichel said. "That was the biggest thing. I just really enjoy it. I enjoy playing the game, no matter what time of the year it is, who we're playing, where we're playing. It's just a lot of fun to be out on the ice with these guys. It just feels great to get back out there and compete."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally past Blackhawks in Eichel’s return
Back to feeling like himself, Sabres' Okposo is back at practice
'"Obviously, with everything that happened last year, I wasn't going to push it," he said. "I was going to make sure that I was 100 percent and had no ill effects. I'm feeling good and happy to be back."' … [Read more...] about Back to feeling like himself, Sabres’ Okposo is back at practice
Sabres' Eichel practices again, remains game-time decision
'"Obviously, they don't want me to rush it back and then have another setback," Eichel said. "It's a tough situation, but I'm just trying to take it day-by-day and get to the point where I'm confident in it and feel like I can go out there and make a difference."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel practices again, remains game-time decision
Blackhawks arrive in Buffalo with no playoffs in sight
'"They're the No. 1 team off the rush for shots on net, so that tells you that they still can attack the game with speed," Housley said. "They've been going through their ups and downs this year. That's still a good team over there with a lot of speed, so we have to manage that and we have to be smart, and we've got to be ready to start on time."' … [Read more...] about Blackhawks arrive in Buffalo with no playoffs in sight
Oh, baby: Sabres' Ullmark is a happy guy
'The goaltender and his wife welcomed a baby boy named Harry on Thursday. The arrival of their first child had the 24-year-old out of sorts.' … [Read more...] about Oh, baby: Sabres’ Ullmark is a happy guy