'"I'd like to have ended it 5-3, the way we came into the third period," Housley said. "But it's a valuable lesson. Not only for our young players, the whole team."' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores twice as Sabres cap preseason with win over Isles
Archives for September 2018
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Powell eyeing Amerks roster spot out of camp (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Casey Nelson emerges as steady presence on Sabres defense
'“Casey’s had a strong camp,” Housley said Thursday at KeyBank Center. “Every game he’s played in, he’s brought something different. I just like his reliability. He’s someone you can trust and put in all situations. He faced that a lot last year. He was playing a lot minutes for us, was playing up in the lineup, so he brings that stability back there, that we need.”' … [Read more...] about Casey Nelson emerges as steady presence on Sabres defense
Matt Tennyson, Lawrence Pilut battling for spot on Sabres’ defense
'Entering Friday’s preseason finale against the New York Islanders in Oshawa, Ontario, Tennyson is one of 12 defensemen left on the Sabres’ camp roster. Nathan Beaulieu, Zach Bogosian, Rasmus Dahlin, Jake McCabe, Casey Nelson, Rasmus Ristolainen and Marco Scandella all have spots locked up.' … [Read more...] about Matt Tennyson, Lawrence Pilut battling for spot on Sabres’ defense
Jack Eichel, Rasmus Ristolainen and other Sabres day-to-day
'Housley said the players are all day-to-day. Center Johan Larsson, winger Conor Sheary and defensemen Zach Bogosian, Brandon Hickey and Marco Scandella also missed the session inside HarborCenter.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel, Rasmus Ristolainen and other Sabres day-to-day
Sabres preview: Rankings, predictions, playoff chances and more
'Worst-case scenario: Despite depth veteran improvements after the departure of Ryan O'Reilly -- and also despite the arrival of Dahlin -- the Sabres still aren't any good. They try to lose for [Jack] Hughes, but the lottery gods will have none of it, and the Sabres get hosed with a low pick.' … [Read more...] about Sabres preview: Rankings, predictions, playoff chances and more
The Sabres practice without many injured players including Eichel
'There are still some young players up. Phil Housley said guys like Alex Nylander, Tage Thompson, Evan Rodrigues, Nick Baptiste Lawrence Pilut, Brendan Guhle and Justin Bailey are still fighting for jobs. The head coach said, “There’s a reason why guys are playing tomorrow and there are some evaluations going on.”' … [Read more...] about The Sabres practice without many injured players including Eichel
Pilut continuing to push for roster spot as regular season nears
'"I'm just trying to play my game," he said. "Being the defenseman that I am, the two-way guy with … offensive qualities, I feel like I'm trying to develop my game every day and I feel like that's going good so far."' … [Read more...] about Pilut continuing to push for roster spot as regular season nears
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres assign 5 to Amerks (Sabres.com) Amerks double Marlies in preseason opener (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' Scott Wilson gained 15 pounds and he's never felt better
'"Just eating. I’ve never been a huge eating guy, but I kind of took advantage of it this summer with having a longer summer than I normally have with some other years," Wilson said. "Really just nutrition. That’s the only thing. I did the same training. Maybe a little more running and biking this summer, but just the nutrition aspect of it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Scott Wilson gained 15 pounds and he’s never felt better
The Wraparound: Penguins 5, Sabres 1
'Most of the Sabres' top players were held out of this one after playing Tuesday night in Clinton in the Hockeyville USA game against Columbus. Among the missing were Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart, Jeff Skinner, Rasmus Dahlin and Jake McCabe.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Penguins 5, Sabres 1
Sabres’ Scott Wilson adds weight, embraces checking role
'“I’ve never been a guy that’s coming into camp on the top two lines,” Wilson said Wednesday inside KeyBank Center. “It’s on me, so … I did a lot of good work this summer putting on some weight. That was something they wanted me to.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Scott Wilson adds weight, embraces checking role
Sabres’ Zach Bogosian day-to-day with lower-body injury
'“He’s put a lot of time and work in this summer,” Housley said this morning inside KeyBank Center. “He changed his training routine. He’s done a terrific job, he’s been really good in camp. It’s just unfortunate. But we’re just, again, going to be cautious with everything with Zach.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian day-to-day with lower-body injury
Thursday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Penguins rout Sabres in final home preseason game (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Matt Murray had a quiet night vs. Sabres, but he's 'progressing in the right way' (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Analysis: The Penguins’ biggest offseason need has been addressed (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins' Derick Brassard starting to thrive with new linemates (Pittsburgh Tribune … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Kessel, Penguins rout Sabres 5-1
'Kessel's first two goals of the preseason came in a span of 2:31 in the opening period, giving Pittsburgh a 2-0 advantage heading into the 2nd period. Kessel got the scoring started by blazing past Taylor Fedun and beating Linus Ullmark on a clean breakaway. Moments later, Kessel was left alone on the near wall and took advantage, ripping a shot into the Buffalo net for the … [Read more...] about Kessel, Penguins rout Sabres 5-1