'"Some years are more trying than others and trying in a different sense, too," said Sabres forward Kyle Okposo. "It's different when you're winning. When you're winning a lot you have to stay sharp all the time and that's a different kind of grind. When things aren't going well, you're trying to get sharp. You're trying to find a different type of motivation every game and … [Read more...] about Finding best mental health practices can be challenging for NHL players
Archives for 2018
Sabres Notebook: With team away, the Amerks come to play
'The Amerks will play the Syracuse Crunch at 7 p.m. Wednesday in KeyBank Center. It's the sixth straight year the Sabres' affiliate will play a game in the downtown Buffalo arena. And the trip has been kind to the Amerks. They have won their last three games in Buffalo with a 4-1-0-0 overall mark.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: With team away, the Amerks come to play
Sabres goalie Robin Lehner needed injection for hip injury
'“I just needed a day,” said Lehner, who expects to be ready for Thursday’s game in Detroit.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner needed injection for hip injury
Sabres’ Jake McCabe to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery
'McCabe compiled three goals, 12 points, 26 penalty minutes and a minus-11 rating in 53 games this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jake McCabe to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery
Former Sabres star Pierre Turgeon enjoying coaching gig
'“Pierre is just going to give us his perspective away from the emotion of the bench,” Kings coach John Stevens said. “He tracks scoring chances for our team and gives some input really on all parts of the game, really trying to focus on some areas of the game offensively we can take advantage of, and then at the same time, (he has) an opportunity to work hands on with a lot of … [Read more...] about Former Sabres star Pierre Turgeon enjoying coaching gig
Sabres D McCabe to have season-ending shoulder surgery
'The Sabres did not disclose the nature of the injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D McCabe to have season-ending shoulder surgery
Sabres' McCabe is having a second surgery
'Earlier this month, Jake McCabe had surgery to repair his thumb. Now, the Sabres have announced that he will have shoulder surgery that will require a recovery time of four to six months.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ McCabe is having a second surgery
Sabres' Lehner has been nursing a hip injury
'Lehner’s name has been prominent in trade talks. Many felt Philadelphia would be a landing spot for him, but the Flyers acquired Petr Mrazek from Detroit on Monday night. With the NHL trade deadline just six days away, Lehner knows his name is out there. He said, “You follow it a little bit, it’s nothing I think constantly about, in the end I’ve been playing pretty greatly, so … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Lehner has been nursing a hip injury
Custance: 8-10 teams have shown interest in Kane
'"Rightly or wrongly, there's this perception that this is a guy that is going to be motivated to have a big finish here with a potential contract looming. That's the kind of guy you want on your team, in terms of having that extra karat in front of him."' … [Read more...] about Custance: 8-10 teams have shown interest in Kane
Sabres' McCabe will miss remainder of 2017-2018 season
'With just 22 games left in the season and the Sabres firmly in last place in the Eastern Conference this announcement isn't necessarily a big surprise. For Botterill and Housley, ensuring McCabe is 100-percent by the start of next season is what's most important.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ McCabe will miss remainder of 2017-2018 season
McCabe to have shoulder surgery, miss 4-6 months
'The defenseman was expected to be out a least a month after suffering a hand injury, which required thumb surgery, in the team’s loss to Anaheim on Feb. 6.' … [Read more...] about McCabe to have shoulder surgery, miss 4-6 months
Lehner returns to the ice, expects to be ready for Thursday
'The next week figures to be an anxious period for a number of players, and Lehner is no exception. The goaltender is set to become a restricted free agent this offseason, and given Buffalo's place in the standings, his name has naturally been circulated in trade rumors.' … [Read more...] about Lehner returns to the ice, expects to be ready for Thursday
McCabe to undergo shoulder surgery
'"Jake has been progressing well in his recovery from his previous injury, but we decided that this was a good opportunity to take care of a problem that he has been dealing with for a while," Sabres General Manager Jason Botterill said. "Jake will have time to fully recover before the beginning of the 2018-19 season."' … [Read more...] about McCabe to undergo shoulder surgery
Sabres' late push is teaching moment for opponents
'As opponents gear up for the playoffs by beating the Sabres, they're learning what it takes to close out games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ late push is teaching moment for opponents
Mike Harrington: As countdown hits final week, Evander Kane forges on
'"The deadline is a week away. I'm aware of it obviously like everybody else is," Kane said. "I'm just getting ready for the next game. That's my mindset."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: As countdown hits final week, Evander Kane forges on