'"We played a really good, solid 60 minutes," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "Up and down our lineup, everybody contributed."' … [Read more...] about Sabres turn in complete effort in win over Coyotes
Archives for December 2018
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Matt Hunwick gets first game action, unsure of timetable for Sabres' return (Buffalo News) Amerks, Monsters announce Great Lakes rivalry series (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' Jack Eichel: Rasmus Dahlin 'doesn't even know how good he is'
'“His development has been pretty quick,” Eichel said. “You see some of the stuff he does on the ice and it’s just, we in the room laugh about it when he does stuff, and to think he’s only 18 years old, he doesn’t even know how good he is, to be honest with you. We realize it and we know how good he’s going to be, but he’s just getting better every day. He’s such a good kid and … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel: Rasmus Dahlin ‘doesn’t even know how good he is’
Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons bounces back after getting scratched
'“He’s swallowed his pride a little bit, but when he’s come back, he’s always had a great response,” Housley said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons bounces back after getting scratched
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin showcases rare emotion, downplays dazzling shift
'“He’s just a tremendous competitor, right?” Housley said of Dahlin snapping his stick. “He wants to do the right things, he’s coachable, he wants to win. He expects a lot out of himself.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin showcases rare emotion, downplays dazzling shift
Thursday's Arizona Coverage
Coyotes look to break losing streak when they face Sabres Thursday (Arizona Republic) Sabres hope to heat up again vs. Coyotes (The Sports Xchange) Coyotes at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Preview: Coyotes at Sabres (ArizonaCoyotes.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Arizona Coverage
Sabres' Ristolainen showed he can be in front of either net using his strength
'Being in front of the net is not foreign to Ristolainen, but this was the first time he did it in the NHL, “Yes, I did it before back in Finland and if I would be forward, I would probably be standing there all game long, but yes, I liked it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen showed he can be in front of either net using his strength
Eichel has embraced leadership role, on pace for career year
'"I feel like I've made a conscious effort to just try and work," he said. "I think that when you're working, things come from it. It's that and just trying to be confident with making plays, just let my instincts take over. Obviously when I'm moving my feet, I think I'm playing my best so for me, it's just about worrying about the next game, doing everything I can now to play … [Read more...] about Eichel has embraced leadership role, on pace for career year
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks win streak halted in 5-1 loss to Devils (Amerks.com) Amerks recall Powell from Cincinnati (Amerks.com) Ramage, Blackwood lift Devils to 5-1 win over Amerks (BinghamtonDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres mount another comeback, snap skid with overtime win over Kings
'The bad habits that led to that defeat haunted them in the second period Tuesday night; however, the Sabres finally looked like the team that won 10 in a row, albeit for only 22 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres mount another comeback, snap skid with overtime win over Kings
Mike Harrington: Sabres make another great comeback but still have to deal with reality
'The Kings are a terrible team, a shell of the group that won Cups in 2012 and 2014. They're 30th in the NHL's overall standing and going nowhere. And while playing on a back-to-back against a rested team, they came to town and had a 3-1 lead through 40 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres make another great comeback but still have to deal with reality
Sabres' Hunwick nearing return, joining Rochester for conditioning assignment
'His potential return is good news for the Sabres, who are in need of blue-line help. Injured defensemen Jake McCabe and Casey Nelson remain week to week, while Marco Scandella wore a white non-contact jersey during an optional morning skate Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Hunwick nearing return, joining Rochester for conditioning assignment
Ryan Miller out six weeks, won't come to town with Ducks
'Miller, 38, is in his second year with Anaheim, posting a 4-2-1 record with a 2.71 goals-against average and .922 save percentage. He was traded by the Sabres at the deadline in 2014 and played the next three seasons in Vancouver. Miller is the Sabres' all-time leader among goalies in games played (540) and wins (284).' … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller out six weeks, won’t come to town with Ducks
The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Kings 3, OT
'It was the sixth time this season they won despite trailing after two periods, surpassing their total from last season. Eichel and Larsson scored less than four minutes apart to tie the score, and Skinner scored on the power play after the Kings took back-to-back penalties near the end of regulation. Linus Ullmark, making his third consecutive start, stopped 26 of 29 shots.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Kings 3, OT
Roar back to down Kings in overtime, end losing skid
'“There’s got to be some type of emotional response from the room,” Sabres captain Jack Eichel said. “I think we showed that in the third.”' … [Read more...] about Roar back to down Kings in overtime, end losing skid