'“I thought they had some really good shifts the last game,” Housley said. “He’s been held off the board as far as goals go, so I’m trying to get him going. They think the game alike, and we’re just trying to encourage some chemistry.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres juggle lines to help boost Jeff Skinner ahead of road trip
Archives for October 2018
Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark quietly waiting to play
'“I’m not getting frustrated by sitting on the side,” Ullmark said inside KeyBank Center before the Sabres departed. “It’s nice to be winning games. Huts is playing good. I’m not going to be a sour guy and be grumpy. … I’m just going to be the same guy I always am, very supportive, very happy."' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark quietly waiting to play
Sabres’ Jeff Skinner moves to line with Casey Mittelstadt
'Housley said he isn’t worried about Skinner’s slow start. “He can create things, he’s a proven goal scorer,” Housley said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner moves to line with Casey Mittelstadt
Saturday's Arizona Coverage
Sabres, Coyotes not used to winning in October (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Coyotes preview (NHL.com) Preview: Coyotes vs. Sabres (ArizonaCoyotes.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Arizona Coverage
Sabres' Ullmark will get his chance to play this road trip
'Ullmark has been an AHL All-Star the past two seasons playing 44 games and 55 games with Rochester. In between, he got six games with the Sabres. He said he knows how to keep himself sharp when he’s not playing, “Me and Andrew (Andrew Allen, goaltending coach) had a very good conversation regarding what I need to work on these days that I’m not playing and for me it’s sticking … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ullmark will get his chance to play this road trip
Sabres fan creates a song for Rasmus Dahlin
'When superstar Rasmus Dahlin was drafted, Melody was so excited she decided to write a song for him. Her song "Dahlin" is a remix to Dolly Parton's "Jolene".' … [Read more...] about Sabres fan creates a song for Rasmus Dahlin
Dahlin, Sabres prep for 5-game road trip out west
'"I mean, whether it's going out to dinner or being on the plane together, being on the bus, in the locker room," Sabres captain Jack Eichel said. "It's a good time for us to get to know each other, to come closer as a group."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin, Sabres prep for 5-game road trip out west
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Justin Bailey aims to get career back on right track (Buffalo News) Dougherty starting to find his place in Rochester (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' bad habits snowball in loss to Avalanche
'"That's on all of us. It's on me for seeing it and not saying something before the game," Okposo said. "You could see it coming. It was just not being ready to go. We weren't engaged early. They were. We weren't making passes. We iced the puck a bunch and we weren't ready to go."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ bad habits snowball in loss to Avalanche
Sabres Notebook: Larsson gets his season opener
'"He's been out for over two weeks now, worked his way back in and we want to get him a game," coach Phil Housley said of Larsson. "He can help out on the faceoffs, he can help out on the penalty kill. He's playing with Casey and Tage Thompson, which will bring some stability to that line."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Larsson gets his season opener
The Wraparound: Avalanche 6, Sabres 1
'The Sabres had gone 3 for 6 on the power play in their last two games, wins over the New York Rangers and Vegas Golden Knights. But despite 13 shots on goal, the man-advantage units were stymied on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Avalanche 6, Sabres 1
Sabres implode early, get blown out by Avalanche
'“If there’s anything we can take out of it, (it’s) that we can’t take anything for granted and everybody’s got to be pulling on the rope each and every day, especially in our games,” Housley said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres implode early, get blown out by Avalanche
Sabres notes: Casey Mittelstadt focusing on defensive side
'“He’s really worked on that part of his game,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “He’s made some steps in that area, coming back and supporting down low in the defensive zone. His reads are really good. Those other things will take care of themselves, he’s a very talented and skilled player.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Casey Mittelstadt focusing on defensive side
Friday's Colorado Coverage
Avalanche pounces on goalie Carter Hutton, Buffalo Sabres (Denver Post) The Morning After: A 50-percent power play and 100 percent penalty kill carries the Avalanche to victory at Buffalo (Denver Post) Why Colin Wilson is a bust no longer (BSN Denver) Avs-Sabres player grades: Domination (BSN Denver) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Postgame Wrap-Up: MacKinnon Streaking to Start … [Read more...] about Friday’s Colorado Coverage
MacKinnon ups goal streak to 4, Avalanche beat Sabres 6-1
'“I think it would’ve been nice to get out of there 3-1, but we deserved to be down 3-0,” he said. “We didn’t play well in the first period. Like, it was bad.”' … [Read more...] about MacKinnon ups goal streak to 4, Avalanche beat Sabres 6-1