'“He’s a pro,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said of Johnson, who improved to 7-1-1 career against Toronto. “He got an opportunity on short notice and did a terrific job."' … [Read more...] about Sabres snap Leafs’ club-record 13-game home winning streak
Archives for 2018
Minnesota’s Mittelstadt reaches 3-year contract with Sabres
'Mittelstadt is scheduled to join the Sabres on Tuesday, and could make his NHL debut as early as Thursday, when Buffalo hosts the Detroit Red Wings.' … [Read more...] about Minnesota’s Mittelstadt reaches 3-year contract with Sabres
Sabres’ Eichel ends goal-less streak, Leafs’ win streak
'“It’s been a little bit. I think I’ve been kinda gripping my stick a little, maybe trying to make the cute play. I thought I just worked tonight. That’s the attitude I came in with: Just work hard. Take care of our own end. Compete. Battle. I thought I was rewarded early, and when that happens, it gets your game going a little bit, right?”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel ends goal-less streak, Leafs’ win streak
Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt ‘can make an impact right away’
'"You watch his little plays, his shiftiness, the way he moves with the puck. Those little plays are definitely way beyond most guys’ [ability]," O’Rielly said. "Hopefully I get to play with him."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt ‘can make an impact right away’
The Sabres snap the Leafs' home winning streak with a 3-2 victory in Air Canada Centre
'Jack Eichel beats Nikita Zaitsev to the puck, holds him off with one arm, and puts a backhand shot between the legs of Andersen. That's Eichel's second of the night, and 24th of the year.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres snap the Leafs’ home winning streak with a 3-2 victory in Air Canada Centre
Mittelstadt signs entry-level contract with Sabres
'According to TSN's Bob McKenzie, Mittelstadt is expected to arrive in Buffalo on Tuesday to sign his deal, and he will play out the rest of the season with the Sabres. McKenzie also points out that Mittelstadt may be in consideration to play at the 2018 IIHF World Championship for the United States in May. That tournament will start May 4 and run through May 20 in Denmark.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt signs entry-level contract with Sabres
Sabres' Botterill wanted Mittelstadt signed now
'Mittelstadt is a center, but can play the wing. Botterill said he’ll start in the middle, “That’s the beauty in Casey is his versatility. The plan is to start him at center and that’s what the next five or six games here are to do is try to put him in different situations and I’m sure he’ll have some success and he’ll have some failures, but the good thing about Casey is he … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Botterill wanted Mittelstadt signed now
Sabres players are excited to have Mittelstadt on the team
'Kyle Okposo skated with Mittelstadt during the summer in Minnesota. He said, “He’s a smart player, I haven’t seen him play in a game other than the World Juniors, but he looked really good in that tournament and just skating with him in the summer, I know that all of us were really impressed with his hands, the way he moves and his smarts, so he’s a good player and I’m looking … [Read more...] about Sabres players are excited to have Mittelstadt on the team
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Maple Leafs
'Ending Toronto's home streak, as well as their own struggles scoring: "Yeah, and we broke our streak. That's the biggest thing. We haven't always gotten the bounces lately, but it was good tonight."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Maple Leafs
Sabres sign Casey Mittelstadt to entry-level deal
'While nothing is certain, I fully expect Mittelstadt to be on the Sabres' opening night roster next season. If we learned anything this year it's that the #Sabres are in desperate need of adding talent to their roster, something Mittelstadt can certainly provide.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Casey Mittelstadt to entry-level deal
Eichel scores twice, Sabres end skid 3-2
'Buffalo would battle back in the final period with a pair of goals. Casey Nelson scored to tie the game 2-2 and Eichel’s second goal was the game-winner. Toronto’s loss ended their club-record home winning streak at 13 games.' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores twice, Sabres end skid 3-2
Sabres sign Mittelstadt to entry-level contract
'Sabres fans got an up close look at the slick-stick handling phenom at the World Junior Championships in Buffalo, where he helped guide the United States to a Bronze Medal. He was named the MVP of the tournament.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Mittelstadt to entry-level contract
Maple Leafs lose to Sabres, fail to gain in Atlantic
'"It goes to show if we do it the right way and all compete together, there were times where they had us on our heels but we figured out a way to get a win, and that's what matters," Eichel said.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs lose to Sabres, fail to gain in Atlantic
Eichel scores twice to lead Sabres past Leafs
'"It's a big win," Eichel said. "They're the hottest team in the league at home right now. It's an emotional game, a rivalry for us. We took a pretty good licking on Saturday night in New York, so it's a really good response from the group.' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores twice to lead Sabres past Leafs
Sabres, Mittelstadt agree to entry-level deal
'Mittelstadt (6'1", 201 lbs., 11/22/1998) recently completed his freshman season at the University of Minnesota, earning a spot on the Big Ten All-Freshman Team after recording 30 points (11+19) in 34 games for the Golden Gophers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Mittelstadt agree to entry-level deal