'“When he gets up the ice, he sees plays,” Housley said prior to Saturday’s tilt inside KeyBank Center. “He’s got good vision, he’s a really good passer, has a heavy shot. But I think he just sees a game like an offensive forward, where it’s off his stick before he gets it and it’s a flat pass. I just think he processes the game the right way.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Remi Elie believes he can produce more offense
Archives for October 2018
Sunday's New York Coverage
Rangers show fight but still are searching for elusive first win (New York Post) The David Quinn bond that has him feeling ‘different’ for Sabres (New York Post) Rangers coach has ‘a big problem’ with hit to rookie’s head (New York Post) Rangers fall short again, lose to Sabres for second straight loss to start the season (Newsday) Quinn inserts McLeod into lineup against … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage
Sheary scores twice in Sabres’ 3-1 win over Rangers
'[“We knew this was an important one,” Sheary said. “We kind of got spanked in our home opener there, so we wanted to come out and have a strong effort and it was good to get two points.”' … [Read more...] about Sheary scores twice in Sabres’ 3-1 win over Rangers
Sabres defeat Rangers 3-1
'Eichel scored the final goal of the night with just seconds to go after New York pulled the goaltender. It was Eichel's first goal of the season to salt the game away.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Rangers 3-1
Hutton and Sheary sparkle as the Sabres get their first win
'The Sabres finally found a way to get the fans out of their seats with Conor Sheary scoring two power play goals.' … [Read more...] about Hutton and Sheary sparkle as the Sabres get their first win
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Rangers
'"It's great to get a win on home ice. There's a lot of things we want to clean up, but this is a start. Our goalie was our best player tonight, and sometimes that has to be the case. [Hutton] was tremendous."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Rangers
5 Observations: Hutton shines as Sabres take down Rangers 3-1
'Carter Hutton was hands down the Sabres best player on Saturday evening. In the first period, he turned away all 14 shots he faced, including some pretty quality chances from the boys in royal blue.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Hutton shines as Sabres take down Rangers 3-1
Sheary, Hutton lead Sabres past Rangers
'With the victory, Hutton improves to 4-0 all time against New York.' … [Read more...] about Sheary, Hutton lead Sabres past Rangers
Hutton, Sabres hold off Rangers for first win
'"It's been a while since I scored going back to last year, so that one definitely felt good," said Sheary, who was acquired this offseason in a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins. "To get your first one on a new team as well I feel is important and kind of let me relax the rest of the game."' … [Read more...] about Hutton, Sabres hold off Rangers for first win
Hutton, Sheary lead Sabres to first victory of season
'"I thought we were desperate, and we won battles when we needed to," he said. "It's great to see us get a team win like that and know that we can still play better."' … [Read more...] about Hutton, Sheary lead Sabres to first victory of season
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks fall second straight night on home ice (Buffalo News) Amerks open season with two losses to Charlotte (WGR-AM) Amerks fall short in rematch with Checkers (Amerks.com) Checkers sweep Rochester for perfect start to season (GoCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Conor Sheary will get more top-line looks for Sabres
'"It's always good to play with a star player like that," Sheary said of Eichel. "Jack is obviously capable of finding you all over the ice. He's a really good passer. A lot of times you're just trying to find that open area because he'll see it. It was fun for a period to play with him and hopefully we can build something going forward."' … [Read more...] about Conor Sheary will get more top-line looks for Sabres
Sabres got good offensive push from fourth line
'"I thought we kept things simple, worked pucks deep and kept it in," Rodrigues said after practice Friday. "There's a lot of big 'D' on that team and we wanted to work the corners, get bodies and pucks on the net. We just couldn't find way to put one in."' … [Read more...] about Sabres got good offensive push from fourth line
Sabres prospect Jacob Bryson uses skill, smarts to thrive as undersized defenseman
'“His hockey IQ is one of the tops of anyone I’ve ever coached,” said Leaman, who won a national title with Providence in 2015. “He has really, really good mobility and good edge work.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Jacob Bryson uses skill, smarts to thrive as undersized defenseman
Phil Housley to Sabres after loss: ‘The sun came up’
'“A lot of guys that are new, we can’t assume they know it, so we just go over it and make the corrections and go forward,” Housley said. “So when you do stop practice, it’s not so much a point of emphasis on something that’s broken. We’re trying to fix it but learn from it. But I did like the reaction when we did talk about it.”' … [Read more...] about Phil Housley to Sabres after loss: ‘The sun came up’