Flames fill net in confidence-boosting clobbering of Sabres (Calgary Sun) Buffalo a special stop for Flames rookie Jankowski (Calgary Sun) Flames Thoughts: Calgary shows up and busts its slump (Sportsnet) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Flames stomp Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Calgary Coverage
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Flames snap 4-game skid with 5-1 win over Sabres
'“We talked about their desperation. You know, they’re saying these are their playoff lives, these next two games on the road,” Housley said. “And I don’t think we respected that.”' … [Read more...] about Flames snap 4-game skid with 5-1 win over Sabres
Sabres throttled by Calgary 5-1
'We are to the point in the night where Calgary is just looking to bleed the minutes and seconds off of the clock and get this game over with. We are coming up on the time where it is OK to say the s word for David Rittich.' … [Read more...] about Sabres throttled by Calgary 5-1
Sabres make Johnson look bad in front of his old team with a horrible effort
'Johnson left playing just 26:01 making 18 saves on 22 shots. I would blame him for one of the four goals and even that one, he hasn’t given a goal like that up in a long time. Johnson was great in a 2-1 overtime victory over his old team in Calgary and I’m sure he’s very upset about being pulled this time against his hometown team. Just as he thanked his teammate for his … [Read more...] about Sabres make Johnson look bad in front of his old team with a horrible effort
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Flames
'"They wanted it more than us and we got exactly what we deserved."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Flames
5 Observations: Flames knock off Sabres 5-1
'You could make the argument that Chad Johnson has been one of the Sabres best players since the last time the Flames and Sabres met. That wasn't the case on Wednesday, as he allowed four goals before the halfway point of the second period. After the Flames made it 4-0 Johnson was pulled and Robin Lehner came in for relief.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Flames knock off Sabres 5-1
u-g-L-y
'The Flames jumped out to a 2-0 lead against a very sluggish looking Sabres squad. Buffalo was out shot 17-6 in the opening period.' … [Read more...] about u-g-L-y
Flames gain in wild card with win against Sabres
'"It's about preparation and being a good pro," Buffalo coach Phil Housley said. "The learning curve of this team is measuring your consistency, game in, game out. You can say it was an off night, I don't agree. We had a little too much cheat, not enough compete, [and] losing puck battles all around."' … [Read more...] about Flames gain in wild card with win against Sabres
Sabres unable to match Flames' desperation in 5-1 loss
'"That's just where we're at as a team right now, the consistency to get up for a team that's desperate," Housley said. "You look at games against Tampa, Boston, Toronto - they're easy to get up for. And Calgary comes in here, which is a desperate team, and we didn't match that desperation. That's top to bottom."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to match Flames’ desperation in 5-1 loss
In his own words: Johnson on the benefits of sports psychology
'When I made the decision to see a psychologist, I was at a point in my life where I felt that there was more I had to give. I was doing everything I could to improve physically. I was working out off the ice, doing goalie drills, making sure I was sharp from a technical standpoint. But I knew there was another side to the game.' … [Read more...] about In his own words: Johnson on the benefits of sports psychology
O'Regan eager for chance with Sabres
'"I think last year was good for me," he said. "… I was up and down a bit. I kind of got a taste of what it's like to be in the NHL. That definitely helped, because I wanted to just keep improving my game. I knew I was that one inch, that one step away from being an NHL player. So, I've just been trying to focus on those little things."' … [Read more...] about O’Regan eager for chance with Sabres
Sabres recall O'Regan from Rochester
'A native of Berlin, Germany, O'Regan has totaled five points (1+4) through 22 NHL games in two seasons with San Jose, adding 85 points (32+53) in 97 career AHL games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall O’Regan from Rochester
Ristolainen-led defense finally shows its preseason promise
'"We're better when we're more aggressive," Ristolainen said in KeyBank Center. "We forecheck hard. We hit. We're physical, and I think that's the way we've got to play."' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen-led defense finally shows its preseason promise
Sabres Notebook: Larsson Marches on; Reinhart works tips; Criscuolo injured
'Mr. March has played 32 games in the month, and he has 10 goals and 21 points. He has 16 goals and 41 points in the other 210 games he's played.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Larsson Marches on; Reinhart works tips; Criscuolo injured
Sabres’ Chad Johnson one of NHL’s hottest goalies
'“It’s funny, you start winning games and people ask if it’s the best you’ve ever felt,” said Johnson, who has a one-year contract. “I’ve said from the start I’ve felt good about where my game is at and what it needs to be to have success. I can’t say enough about the way the guys are playing in front of me.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Chad Johnson one of NHL’s hottest goalies