‘Since 1994, only one Sabres goalie had a goals-against average above 3.00 (Jhonas Enroth, 3.27 in 2014-15). Both Johnson (3.55) and Lehner (3.01) were above the mark this season.’
Archives for April 9, 2018
Mittelstadt a work in progress during promising first NHL stint
‘”This is about him getting more experience,” coach Phil Housley said over the weekend during the team’s season-ending Florida road trip. “There’s times he’s really handled himself and times it’s been a bit of a push because of the teams we’re playing, the speed and the transition.”‘
With season over, Sabres send eight back to Amerks
‘Buffalo has sent forwards Nick Baptiste, Alexander Nylander and Kevin Porter; defensemen Brendan Guhle, Casey Nelson and Matt Tennyson; and goaltenders Linus Ullmark and Adam Wilcox back to Rochester.’
Last-place Sabres never got on track during lost season
‘The Sabres don’t have one glaring weakness. They need help everywhere.’
Eight Sabres players assigned to Rochester Americans
‘These assets essentially acquired from Buffalo will surely boost the morale of the Americans as they get ready for a hopefully lengthy playoff run in their quest for the Calder Cup Trophy.’
A look back at a failed season: Where it all went wrong in 2017-2018
‘Speed, skill and defenseman jumping into the rush and providing some additional offensive firepower were supposed to be the hallmark of Phil Housley’s first year. Most nights, the Sabres skated around without purpose and seemed disinterested in playing.’
Sabres assign 8 players to Rochester
‘Goaltenders Linus Ullmark and Adam Wilcox.’
Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Amerks’ Nathan Paetsch wants to help Humboldt: ‘It’s home’ (Olean Times Herald)