'Overall Ristolainen played 28:18 getting three shots, four hits and five blocked shots. His best period was the third period, but in the end, the team could only get one point and if wasn't for Robyn Lehner, wouldn't have gotten any.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen trying to get his consistent game back
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5 Observations: Senators storm back, take down Sabres 3-2 in OT
'After Rodrigues and Evander Kane failed to connect on a 2-on-1 in overtime the Sabres made a costly mistake. Rather than skating right to the bench, Kane froze and cost his team valuable seconds leading to a 3-on-2 for the Senators in the opposite direction.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Senators storm back, take down Sabres 3-2 in OT
Gaborik helps Senators defeat Sabres in overtime
'"He kept us in the game," Rodrigues said of Lehner. "Those are the games you like to win for your goalie when maybe we're not playing our best and we find a way to win."' … [Read more...] about Gaborik helps Senators defeat Sabres in overtime
Lehner's strong effort comes up short in OT loss to Sens
' "He played terrific," alternate captain Kyle Okposo said. "He always seems to bring his best against Ottawa and he brought it tonight. It's unfortunate we couldn't get the win for him."' … [Read more...] about Lehner’s strong effort comes up short in OT loss to Sens
Sabres Prospect Will Borgen soaking in Olympic experience
'"I think it's just an opportunity to represent your country No. 1 and be in the Olympics No. 2. It's a great honor," Housley said. "I think it's just the experience of being around some veteran guys, seeing what they do, how they approach and how they prepare for the game in a short period of time. I think it will be a great experience for him."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Prospect Will Borgen soaking in Olympic experience
Jerry Sullivan: Sabres' Phil Housley an early candidate for the hot seat
'The first season after the exiles of Tim Murray and Dan Bylsma has been an abject disaster.' … [Read more...] about Jerry Sullivan: Sabres’ Phil Housley an early candidate for the hot seat
Another call-up for Baptiste means another opportunity to grow into his game
'"Every game I play it's exciting for me. I don't even think I’m at 30 games yet so every night's exciting for me right now," said Baptiste, who played his 23rd NHL game on Tuesday. "I’m just fortunate enough to be playing with such great players. I'm just trying to play my best and work my hardest to stay in the lineup every night. I think I'm starting to earn a lot more of … [Read more...] about Another call-up for Baptiste means another opportunity to grow into his game
Sabres' Kyle Okposo lends support to mental health campaign
'The Sabres assistant captain has added his voice to the JustTellOne.org project, started 16 months ago by mental health and substance abuse prevention leaders across Western New York to let those struggling with mental illness know they're not alone.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo lends support to mental health campaign
Sabres' declining TV ratings further tested by Eichel injury
'The 5.2 average rating is still very strong for any National Hockey League team. Buffalo usually is near the top of the ratings, though bigger market teams have more viewers since a rating point in their markets is equal to thousands of more viewers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ declining TV ratings further tested by Eichel injury
Sabres’ Chad Johnson could attract interest before trade deadline
'“I took a chance coming to the Sabres this year on a one-year deal, had a lot of opportunity to go different places, but I believed in this team, the organization, and that’s why I came back here,” Johnson said Wednesday inside KeyBank Center. “Obviously, as an organization, it hasn’t gone the way we wanted to, and personally, it hasn’t gone the way I wanted to.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Chad Johnson could attract interest before trade deadline
Sabres’ Nick Baptiste embracing fourth-line role
'“I’ve been doing real well with the role I’m in right now,” Baptiste said this afternoon following the Sabres’ optional practice inside KeyBank Center. “I think obviously with increased minutes, I’ll be able to contribute offensively a little more. But I think right now, I’m doing the little things right.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nick Baptiste embracing fourth-line role
Thursday's Ottawa Coverage
Game Day: Buffalo Sabres at Ottawa Senators (Ottawa Citizen) New-look Senators ready to host Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Senators preview (NHL.com) Game Day 5: Sens vs Sabres (OttawaSenators.com) Lined Up: Game #56 vs Sabres (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Ottawa Coverage
In Greenwich, hockey great recounts experience with head trauma
'Later in the season, when 6-foot 6-inch François Leroux of the Pittsburgh Penguins dealt LaFontaine a brutal blow, LaFontaine’s helmet popped off and his forehead slapped the ice. That was the beginning of a dark spiral for LaFontaine. He knew something was wrong, but doctors and trainers, who had less understanding of concussions at the time, allowed him back on the ice.' … [Read more...] about In Greenwich, hockey great recounts experience with head trauma
The Sabres were at their best down two men
'Marco Scandella, Ryan O’Reilly, Jacob Josefson and Rasmus Ristolainen all had big shot blocks. O’Reilly said the coaching staff does a good job to get them ready, “We’re prepared coming in, we know the big plays that they want to run and I think we did a good job of taking those away. It starts with Johnny, he made some big saves and he was key.”' … [Read more...] about The Sabres were at their best down two men
Is it time for the Buffalo Sabres to trade Sam Reinhart?
'It's a valid question for a player set to become a restricted free agent in the summer. This season Reinhart has stood out for the wrong reasons more often than he's been noticed for what he's done well. Up until his recent hot streak Reinhart had only 13 points in 44 games. It's crazy to think that after this recent tear Reinhart still has only 29 points in 57 games this … [Read more...] about Is it time for the Buffalo Sabres to trade Sam Reinhart?