'“He took care of us,” Bonnie said. “He went to work for us. He sacrificed for us. Taking care of him now? That’s an honor for me.”' … [Read more...] about Sean Kirst: For Sabres legend Joe Crozier, there was glory in coaching — and in stepping away
Archives for December 2018
Sabres implode late to Flyers, suffer fifth straight loss
'Saturday’s wretched effort over the final 40 minutes officially made the losing streak worrisome. The Flyers, a team with 11 fewer points than the Sabres and a new general manager, scored six unanswered goals, including four in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres implode late to Flyers, suffer fifth straight loss
Sabres notes: Lawrence Pilut making case to stick in NHL
'“He has a lot of confidence in himself where when he gets the puck, he commands it and he makes the right decision,” Housley said. “He makes good decisions coming up ice. I think the first game he was really excited to play, I thought he got ahead of the puck at times. But his intentions are all in the right area.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Lawrence Pilut making case to stick in NHL
Sunday's Philadelphia Coverage
Flyers score six unanswered goals in comeback win over Buffalo Sabres; Claude Giroux collects 4 points (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers need new assistant coach Rick Wilson to get Ivan Provorov, ‘Ghost’ back on track | Sam Carchidi (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers 6, Sabres 2: Unanswered eruption kicks off road trip (NBC Sports Philadelphia) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Postgame 5: … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Claude Giroux’s goal, 3 assists send Flyers past Sabres 6-2
'“The streak we were on, that’s over. It means nothing now,” Eichel said. “Now I think we are losing sight of what made us successful.”' … [Read more...] about Claude Giroux’s goal, 3 assists send Flyers past Sabres 6-2
Philadelphia storms back for 6-2 win over Sabres
'Buffalo's first power play of the game did not start off on the right foot. Giroux collected his second point of the game with a short handed goal about thirty seconds into the penalty kill. He was able to beat Ullmark with a wrist shot into the top corner of the net for a 3-2 Philly lead.' … [Read more...] about Philadelphia storms back for 6-2 win over Sabres
The Sabres stopped working and lost a two goal lead
'The Sabres really got running around in their defensive zone led by Matt Tennyson and it cost them the lead. Despite being severely outplayed in the second, they still got out of the period tied.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres stopped working and lost a two goal lead
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Flyers
'"They did a good job but I didn't think we were working in our own zone... it's pretty simple, it's just hard work."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Flyers
Sabres fall to Flyers; losing skid continues
'“They're a very good team, with some good skill,” added netminder Linus Ullmark. “Had a good game. Just some unlucky bounces that kept us from coming back.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Flyers; losing skid continues
Flyers score six straight times after trailing by two, defeat Sabres
'"We've got to realize, we haven't earned anything in this league," Eichel said. "Just because we won a couple games doesn't mean we're just going to put our skates on and go out there and win. Every night you play, it's a battle. We've got to realize that. They just wanted it more. It's frustrating, to say the least."' … [Read more...] about Flyers score six straight times after trailing by two, defeat Sabres
Sabres squander early lead in loss to Flyers
'"That's not us," the Sabres captain said. "The streak we were on, that's over. It means nothing now. Now I think we're losing sight of what's made us successful. … I thought they just outworked us for 40 minutes and that's why the game ended up 6-2."' … [Read more...] about Sabres squander early lead in loss to Flyers
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks end 13-Syracuse point streak (Buffalo News) Rochester Amerks spoil Syracuse Crunch points streak (Syracuse Post Standard) Amerks win third straight to close out the weekend (Amerks.com) Crunch Topped By Amerks, 4-3 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres hope to have that refreshed look for Saturday's matinee
'"A lot of times you lose practice time and we understand that," winger Conor Sheary said Friday in KeyBank Center after the Sabres completed their first back-to-back practice days since Nov. 14-15. "So when you get these kind of days here and you want to take advantage of them, really work on your special teams and your 5-on-5 play and get better at them. It's definitely good … [Read more...] about Sabres hope to have that refreshed look for Saturday’s matinee
Sabres Notebook: With Hutton down, Wedgewood called up; Flyers recall ex-Buffalo prospect Varone
'"We're just being cautious with it, giving him a maintenance day yesterday," Housley said Friday when asked about Hutton. "He's still day to day and he hasn't really skated. We want to get him a practice or some ice before" a potential return to the lineup."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: With Hutton down, Wedgewood called up; Flyers recall ex-Buffalo prospect Varone
Sabres’ Sam Reinhart showcasing scoring prowess around net
'“It’s funny, you’re doing the right things, you’re not getting rewarded and things aren’t going in for you,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “But he’s really stuck to his game. That’s going to the net, making those plays in tight areas, finding a way to tip a puck or get a shot off in tight.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sam Reinhart showcasing scoring prowess around net