'Before the loss, the Blue and Gold had been 6-1-1 on road trips in the last eight games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stumble on the road, fall 4-1 to Panthers
Archives for March 2018
Panthers top Sabres for fifth straight win
'"I thought we had our opportunities at key times in the game and they capitalized on theirs and we didn't," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "The game's 2-1 and we're getting really good looks there; 2-on-1s, odd-man rushes, and really some opportunities to make a difference and we weren't opportunistic at that time and I think that's where the game stood."' … [Read more...] about Panthers top Sabres for fifth straight win
Sabres unable to make it 3 wins in a row with loss to Florida
'"It was a just bit of a frustrating game. They're fighting for their playoff lives. That would've been a good game to win for us," alternate captain Kyle Okposo said. "Those are the type of barometer games that if we're going to do that right now this late in the season, those are the types of games that we have to set our bar at."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to make it 3 wins in a row with loss to Florida
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Familiarity helping O'Regan settle in with Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' Chad Johnson irons out his wrinkles in the crease
'After opening the season just 1-8-3, Johnson is 5-2 in his last seven starts. He has a .932 save percentage and 2.00 goals-against average during the run, improving his confidence and the trust his teammates have in him.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Chad Johnson irons out his wrinkles in the crease
Sabres' Rodrigues making most of Eichel-less opportunity
'"I think everything is just starting to click," the 24-year-old said. "I'm just starting to get rolling and hopefully keep it going here."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rodrigues making most of Eichel-less opportunity
Newcomer Dan O'Regan hopes comfort with Amerks leads to spot with Sabres
'The 24-year-old has made an impact during his two professional seasons. He was the American Hockey League Rookie of the Year last season, putting up 23 goals and 58 points in 63 games. He had seven goals and 25 points in 31 minor-league games this year, plus no goals and four assists in 19 NHL games.' … [Read more...] about Newcomer Dan O’Regan hopes comfort with Amerks leads to spot with Sabres
Sabres agree that KeyBank Center needs an extreme makeover
'Most fans sit in their seats with winter coats on and some sport toques, gloves or scarves because the seating bowl is so chilly. That is not the norm in NHL arenas. The seats themselves are the original ones from 1996 and many are dirty or damaged. Cup holders are broken and rusted. Floors are dirty and sticky. Some fans say many bathrooms, particularly on the 300 level, have … [Read more...] about Sabres agree that KeyBank Center needs an extreme makeover
'We sat in the blues at the Aud': Memories of the AHL Buffalo Bisons
'Ever wonder why "Buffalo" can be spotted on the retro Pepsi-Cola logo on some vintage hockey jerseys? Colin Dabkowski did, and he looked into what might be "one of the more brazen marketing moves in local sports history."' … [Read more...] about ‘We sat in the blues at the Aud’: Memories of the AHL Buffalo Bisons
Friday's Florida Coverage
Preview: Sabres at Panthers, 7:30 p.m., Friday (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Red-hot Panthers host Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Panthers preview (NHL.com) Panthers Push Towards Playoffs, Look to Avoid 'Letdown' Against Sabres (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Florida Coverage
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks’ Danny O’Regan sees fit in Sabres organization (Olean Times Herald) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' Pominville can finally exhale after burying OT winner
'Pominville's power-play one-timer in overtime eased his mind and lifted the Sabres to a 2-1 victory over Tampa Bay. The right winger's 10th goal of the season was a long time coming. He hadn't scored since Jan. 9 versus Winnipeg.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Pominville can finally exhale after burying OT winner
Sabres Notebook: Pfalzer, U.S. women honored; Griffith following script
'"The coaches down there believe in me," Griffith said after rejoining the Sabres for Wednesday's game. "They believe I have the skills to be an NHL player. It's just little things I have to work on, so I've been trying to do that down there. Just continue moving my feet the whole time and playing good D-zone."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Pfalzer, U.S. women honored; Griffith following script
The Wraparound: Sabres 2, Lightning 1 (OT)
'The Sabres outshot Tampa, 34-22.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 2, Lightning 1 (OT)
Evander Kane gets two assists, praise in his winning Sharks debut
'"I kind of come from not playing so much meaningful hockey to playing some meaningful hockey," Kane told reporters in San Jose. "Obviously, you get a little ramped up, and I just tried to change the game in any way I can. It's good to get on the board and contribute offensively and also with some other elements."' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane gets two assists, praise in his winning Sharks debut