'The natural question is how is O’Reilly going to change it. He talked about it a lot during the season and was never consistent. O’Reilly said, “I find that during the course of the year and just being OK with losing, I’m expected to be a leader and I’m expected to be more vocal (said that after last season too and it didn’t happen), but I have to be the most competitive guy … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly explains himself on TSN
Archives for May 2018
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks' schedule in 2018-19 will feel the Crunch (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
One year in, Jason Botterill's defining moments as Sabres GM
'All Botterill had to do for his biggest moment was stand in a television studio and smile. The Sabres won the NHL Draft Lottery on April 28, and the team's outlook took a decided upswing.' … [Read more...] about One year in, Jason Botterill’s defining moments as Sabres GM
Johansson: 'He's better than a young Karlsson'
'"The last season here he developed the defensive side of the game," Johansson said. "He was really, really eager to step that up and learn how to play the defensive side of the game against men and not just the dekes and the dangle."' … [Read more...] about Johansson: ‘He’s better than a young Karlsson’
Harding: With No. 1 overall pick, Buffalo Sabres can end tank era
'Losing might get you top draft picks, but the Sabres failed to build around Eichel. The defense has been atrocious. The team had the third-worst goals against per game average in 2017-18. With a save percentage of .896, goaltending and defense are the team's most glaring needs.' … [Read more...] about Harding: With No. 1 overall pick, Buffalo Sabres can end tank era
Schopp and the Bulldog's Sabre Draft
'The Buffalo Sabres will likely go through a lot of roster turnover in the next few months as they get ready for the 2018-19 season. Mike Schopp, Bulldog, Ryan Gates, and Joe DiBiase drafted rosters of players based on who they thought will be on the Sabres for opening night.' … [Read more...] about Schopp and the Bulldog’s Sabre Draft
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks became 'family,' established winning culture under Taylor (Sabres.com) 2017-18 season in review (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Rasmus Dahlin 'ready to go' as NHL beckons
'"I'm prepared and ready to go," Dahlin said Tuesday on "The Instigators," the Buffalo Sabres' simulcast show. "If I get the chance, I will take it."' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin ‘ready to go’ as NHL beckons
Rasmus Dahlin on Sabres' Olofsson: 'Best shot I've ever seen'
'"He has the best shot I've ever seen," Dahlin said on "The Instigators," the Sabres' simulcast show on MSG and WGR-AM 550. "His shot is amazing. Put him in power play, and he will score so much goals."' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin on Sabres’ Olofsson: ‘Best shot I’ve ever seen’
Sharks want Kane back; ex-Sabres winger will take some time
'As a condition of the trade that sent Kane from Buffalo to San Jose in February, the Sabres will receive San Jose's first-round draft pick in 2019 if he re-signs with San Jose. They get the Sharks' second-round pick if the left winger goes elsewhere.' … [Read more...] about Sharks want Kane back; ex-Sabres winger will take some time
Rasmus Dahlin knows he'll have to get used to a smaller ice surface in the NHL.
'Dahlin is such a good player, but the great ones are never satisfied. Dahlin said, “I’m working on getting stronger in the gym and my defense right now because I have to play good in the D-zone to play on the higher level, so I think that is the biggest thing.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin knows he’ll have to get used to a smaller ice surface in the NHL.
Kane in pain as Sharks eliminated; contract watch begins
'While Kane heals, he'll examine his future. The 26-year-old is a pending unrestricted free agent. As a condition of the trade, Buffalo will receive a 2019 first-round pick if Kane re-signs with the Sharks. The Sabres get a 2019 second-round pick if he doesn't.' … [Read more...] about Kane in pain as Sharks eliminated; contract watch begins
Bucky Gleason: Vegas' run the envy of success-starved Sabres' fans
'Vegas has rallied around the idea of being a bunch of misfit toys that were unwanted and cast aside. Nearly every player that remained unprotected in the expansion draft had something to prove when the Knights showed up for training camp.' … [Read more...] about Bucky Gleason: Vegas’ run the envy of success-starved Sabres’ fans
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
AHL makes changes to divisions for 2018-19 season (Buffalo News) AHL announces division alignment for 2018-19 season (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Buffalo buzzing over Bills draft picks, Sabres lottery win
'In a shot-and-a-beer town where the winters are interminably long, Buffalo sports fans ride things out on the notion of renewal always being just around the corner.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo buzzing over Bills draft picks, Sabres lottery win