'Just like they did against Chicago, the line of Evan Rodrigues, Nick Baptiste and Justin Bailey drove the Preds crazy with their speed. Early in the period, Baptiste blew in on the right wing side and got a puck past Pekka Rinne and into the crease. Justin Bailey had nothing but the wide open net, but he couldn’t knock the bouncing puck out of the air.' … [Read more...] about Sabres played well, but it’s still not good enough to beat the best
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From the Locker Room: Sabres-Predators
'"The score is probably a bit misleading, but I know we have a lot to work on."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Predators
Bailey called up from Rochester
'Bailey was sent down and served a one-game suspension for an illegal check to the head during a game on March 11 against the Syracuse Crunch. The Amerks ended up losing their matchup with the Hartford Wolf Pack, 6-4 and have now lost five of their last six games.' … [Read more...] about Bailey called up from Rochester
5 Observations: Predators blank Sabres 4-0
'Buffalo actually outshot Nashville 35-32, but Pekka Rinne was stellar. He was only beaten twice, and on both occasions, the Sabres' shots rang off the post. Sometimes you just run into a hot goalie, and that's what happened to the Sabres on Monday.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Predators blank Sabres 4-0
Predators shut out Sabres to extend point streak to 15
'"Really happy with the way we played against the best team in the League at this point," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "Exactly the way we want to play. I thought we were fast. We were aggressive. ... We didn't seize our opportunities, but I can't fault the way our guys played."' … [Read more...] about Predators shut out Sabres to extend point streak to 15
Sabres unable to solve Rinne in loss to Predators
'"You saw it tonight, he makes some really big-time saves," Housley said. "We had some really golden looks he made look really easy."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to solve Rinne in loss to Predators
Sabres recall Bailey from Rochester
'Bailey (6'4", 214 lbs., 7/1/1995), who joins the Sabres for his fourth recall this season, has four points (3+1) in 10 games for the Sabres this season. Currently in his third professional season, the Buffalo native has recorded eight points (5+3) in 50 career NHL games for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Bailey from Rochester
At first meeting with old team, Housley hopes his message is sinking in
'"There's going to be a lot of emotions, mixed emotions, but I'm just glad the game's here to start out and it's been so far into the season," Housley said in KeyBank Center. "I spent a lot of time with that organization. They gave me a start in the NHL and we sort of grew together, the players and myself as a coach.' … [Read more...] about At first meeting with old team, Housley hopes his message is sinking in
Casey Mittelstadt's freshman year is over. Is Buffalo next?
'Buffalo has interest in bringing last year's No. 8 overall draft pick into the organization. The only question is whether Mittelstadt is ready to leave college behind.' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt’s freshman year is over. Is Buffalo next?
Sabres' Okposo set to return; Bailey 'sent down' to Amerks
'Okposo wants to use the final three weeks of the season to re-establish himself as a premier forward. He is having one of the worst statistical years of his career with 11 goals, 38 points and a minus-29 rating in 65 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo set to return; Bailey ‘sent down’ to Amerks
Experience with Predators special for Sabres coach Phil Housley
'“I thought it was a good place in my life and my family’s life to get to the NHL,” Housley said Sunday. “I was going to put my resume out there, but having that success with the World Junior team and the national team, there were some offers on the table. I was very fortunate to be able to jump from high school to the NHL.”' … [Read more...] about Experience with Predators special for Sabres coach Phil Housley
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo ready to return from concussion
'“I got a personal number I’d like to hit with goals, assists, points and shots,” he said. “It’s been a real struggle personally for me this year.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo ready to return from concussion
Monday's Nashville Coverage
Topping Predators tall task for Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Predators at Sabres preview (NHL.com) How to Watch, Live Stream Preds at Sabres (NashvillePredators.com) Projected Lineup: Predators at Sabres (NashvillePredators.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Nashville Coverage
Housley sees Predators as model for Sabres
'"I look at Nashville the first year I got there and I see a lot of similarities to this team," Housley said. "I mean, our record is a little bit different. But the development of the young players, the guys going up and going down, and the subsequent development, those are the things I can relate to dating back to my early days in Nashville.' … [Read more...] about Housley sees Predators as model for Sabres
Okposo practices again, expected to play Monday
'Okposo has missed three games since sustaining a concussion on Oct. 8, the latest setback in what he described as a down season personally. He's scored 38 points (11+27) in 65 games this season after scoring 45 points (19+26) in in an equal number of contests last year, his first as a Sabre.' … [Read more...] about Okposo practices again, expected to play Monday