'"We still have to have that attack mindset and shot mentality but there are opportunities where we're at the net but not standing directly over the top of the goalie," coach Phil Housley said after practice Tuesday. "That's one area we could do better. We're fighting to get there, which is a good sign."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ mandate: Keep shooting but cause more traffic at net
Archives for November 7, 2018
Sabres generating offense, showcasing maturity in recent weeks
'“If we keep playing that way, and keep generating that many shots and the opportunities, usually you’ll find a way to win,” Sabres winger Jason Pominville said of Sunday’s game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres generating offense, showcasing maturity in recent weeks
Phil Housley on wife’s Senate race: ‘I’m really proud of what she’s done’
'“Obviously, I’m going to be there to support her. I’m really proud of what she’s done and what she’s accomplished and the result will be the result. I think when she looks back, she’ll have never have second thoughts about what she did up until this point.”' … [Read more...] about Phil Housley on wife’s Senate race: ‘I’m really proud of what she’s done’
Pominville-Eichel-Skinner is one of the best lines in hockey
'Since Pominville-Eichel-Skinner became a line, they have more points than any line in the NHL. Jeff Skinner is on pace for 49 goals, Pominville is on pace for 44 goals, and Jack Eichel would see his point total reach the nineties if this keeps up. It'll be a tough pace to reach, but getting 80% of the shots on goal when on the ice says solid production will continue.' … [Read more...] about Pominville-Eichel-Skinner is one of the best lines in hockey
Reinhart trying to jump start his game
'"It's frustrating for sure when the puck is not going in the net," Reinhart said. "There's certain games I'm really trying to build off. Hopefully now that I'm back with [Rodrigues], we played a lot together and we've have had some success together in the past. I'm excited about that opportunity, and I know he is as well. And obviously [Sobotka], playing a little bit with him … [Read more...] about Reinhart trying to jump start his game
Okposo: 'Connected game' has led to high shot totals
'"I think they're showing that they're taking pucks to the net, obviously," Housley said. "I don't know if it's the message, but I think they can see it. If it's a bad angle shot, it just creates offense. We're on the retrieval mode, other teams are reacting to us, we gain possession and we can start the cycle play."' … [Read more...] about Okposo: ‘Connected game’ has led to high shot totals