'Maybe this is blasphemy, but it's sure starting to feel like 2005-06 around here.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Feelings of Sabres’ 2005-06 season are starting to creep in
Archives for November 21, 2018
Sabres Notebook: First goal with Buffalo a reward for Thompson's work
'"It definitely feels good getting that monkey off your back," Thompson said Tuesday. "You're going through games and haven't scored, it can be in the back of your mind and take away from other parts of your game. Getting that helps you build a little more confidence. I have to keep doing the little things right and I'll keep getting rewarded."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: First goal with Buffalo a reward for Thompson’s work
Sabres have grown close, don’t want to let each other down
'“Our team feels close from top to bottom, closer than it ever has,” Sabres winger Sam Reinhart said. “That’s certainly something that drives the locker room, the belief and the passion we have for one another. … That’s something that I don’t see changing anytime soon.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres have grown close, don’t want to let each other down
Upstart Sabres generating buzz
'“We’re excited where we’re at, obviously,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said this afternoon. “The vibe around town, they’re just showing their appreciation of the work. We’ve got to come to work tomorrow, this is going to be a desperate team. We don’t have to change anything.”' … [Read more...] about Upstart Sabres generating buzz
Wednesday's Philadelphia Coverage
Sabres ride six-game win streak; Flyers may change goalies (The Sports Xchange) Flyers at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Drop the Puck Already: Flyers-Sabres (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) 5 Things: PHI vs. BUF (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Will the surprising Sabres make the playoffs this season?
'What gives me pause about the Sabres is that they're clearly a one-line show at this point. Eichel, Skinner and Jason Pominville have accounted for 47 percent of the Sabres' goals this season; as a line, they're rocking a relative goals-for percentage of 27.68 at 5-on-5, which is extraordinary. The good news is that sometimes all you need is one great line to make the … [Read more...] about Will the surprising Sabres make the playoffs this season?
Five reasons the 2018-19 Buffalo Sabres are for real
'Carter Hutton played over his head last year. He wasn’t going to post a .931 save percentage again. But he was a sensible, short-term veteran signing by GM Jason Botterill to pair with riser Linus Ullmark. They’ve combined for a .919 SP as a tandem so far this season. Last season, Sabres goalies posted an aggregate SP of .904. Hutton and Ullmark haven’t been … [Read more...] about Five reasons the 2018-19 Buffalo Sabres are for real
Girgensons is happy to be part of a winning team
'"We are finding ways to win. We stick through it for a full-60 [minutes], and there's no give up in the team. It's definitely fun. I know we've struggled in past years, so I know all the downs. At this point and moment, you don't want to get too high emotionally with this win streak. You just have to keep going."' … [Read more...] about Girgensons is happy to be part of a winning team
How improved habits have factored into Sabres' winning streak
'So, what's changed? Jack Eichel cited the team's willingness to play for each other following his overtime goal against the Penguins, something Okposo alluded to again on Tuesday. It began with leadership exercises, which brought the team closer together in the summer.' … [Read more...] about How improved habits have factored into Sabres’ winning streak
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks salvage weekend series in New England with win over Hartford (WGR-AM) Overcoming adversity has become a trademark for Malone (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage