'"Our next handful of games are against teams that are right there with us," Jason Pominville, who could return from injury Saturday, said. "You want to make sure you push them back. But the biggest thing for us is worrying about our game and getting back to playing the way we know we’re capable of and playing the way that led to us having success. We’ve slipped away a little … [Read more...] about Sabres frustrated by struggles since winning streak, readying for difficult road ahead
Archives for December 29, 2018
Sabres Notebook: Jason Pominville a 'possibility' to return against Boston
'"It’s tough because with our schedule we haven’t had a lot of practice time coming off the break," Housley said in KeyBank Center. "[Pominville] had a good practice today. I liked the way he responded out there, so he could be a possibility to play tomorrow. ... I liked what he brought to practice today."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Jason Pominville a ‘possibility’ to return against Boston
Rick Jeanneret heading back to the broadcast booth for Saturday's Sabres game
'"I will be doing the game Saturday and all the remaining games on my contract," Jeanneret texted News' television critic Alan Pergament on Friday. "I'm looking forward to dipping my toe in the playoff pool for the first time in seven years."' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret heading back to the broadcast booth for Saturday’s Sabres game
Teams will be gunning for upstart Sabres rest of season
'“We’re in a good spot … but it’s only going to get harder, games are going to be tighter, opponents are going to be harder, they’re going to be more desperate as the season moves along here,” Pominville said Friday inside KeyBank Center. “We’ve earned the right to be where we’re at. …' … [Read more...] about Teams will be gunning for upstart Sabres rest of season
Sabres’ Jason Pominville close to playing after hitting ‘Finnish wall’
'Pominville, 36, could return for Saturday’s tilt against the Boston Bruins at KeyBank Center. He practiced today beside center Vladimir Sobotka and Tage Thompson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jason Pominville close to playing after hitting ‘Finnish wall’
Sabres’ Jack Eichel enjoys Bruins memories
'“I used to go to a lot of games with my dad,” Eichel said. “I went to a game when they played the Canadiens and it was like 8-6, the Bruins won, there were 300 minutes of penalties and 5-on-5 brawls. Tim Thomas fought Carey Price. That was pretty wild.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel enjoys Bruins memories
Saturday's Boston Coverage
Sabres’ Jack Eichel enjoys Bruins memories (Boston Herald) Bruins pregame notes: Suddenly shorthanded in Buffalo (Boston Herald) Bruins, Sabres both looking to bounce back (The Sports Xchange) Bruins at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Need to Know: Bruins at Sabres (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage
Pominville nearing a possible return on Saturday
'"It was a tough stretch, unfortunate couple injuries. But what can you do? It’s part of the game? I guess I’ve been lucky enough to not have to deal with this too much. It’s kind of caught up in a couple-week span. But it’s good to be back."' … [Read more...] about Pominville nearing a possible return on Saturday
Friedman: Sabres are not trading a first for a rental
'"I looked into it and I was told that it wasn't happening. That they're not doing it for a rental. Now if you want to do it for a 22 or 23-year old player that they're going to have under control for a while, that they would consider giving up a first rounder for, then they would consider it. But, they're not doing it for a rental."' … [Read more...] about Friedman: Sabres are not trading a first for a rental
Sabres veterans embracing tough road ahead
'"You're going to have teams that have kind of separated themselves on the other end where they don't have a shot or they're out of the playoffs and they may have some young guys … we've been there in that position where you beat some good teams. So, you have to be aware of everything."' … [Read more...] about Sabres veterans embracing tough road ahead
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks knock off defending AHL champ Toronto (Buffalo News) Amerks cruise to 5-1 win over defending champs (Amerks.com) Marlies Fall 5-1 to Amerks (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage