'"We're going to have to simplify our game," Sabres defenseman Marco Scandella said. "Losing a guy like Jack, first of all, he's a leader in our room, and he's a great player. So, losing a great player like him is tough. Guys are going to have to step up. We're going to have to simplify our game and work a little bit harder."' … [Read more...] about Avalanche hold on against Sabres
Archives for 2018
Sabres unable to overcome early mistakes in loss to Avalanche
'"We just totally got away from a simple game, getting pucks deep, forechecking, working in the offensive zone," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We wanted to play an east-west game, turning pucks over through the middle of the ice. … They have a terrific rush game and we just fed it and we got on our heels."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to overcome early mistakes in loss to Avalanche
Eichel out indefinitely with high-ankle sprain
'He missed the first 21 games of last season with a left high-ankle sprain.' … [Read more...] about Eichel out indefinitely with high-ankle sprain
Sabres recall Baptiste from Amerks
'Baptiste (6'1", 205 lbs., 8/4/1995) joins the Sabres for the third time this season after scoring one goal in eight games during two stints with the team earlier this campaign. The Ottawa, Ontario native has recorded 18 points (7+11) in 36 games during his third professional season with the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Baptiste from Amerks
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks' winless streak reaches five (Buffalo News) Hershey Bears Earn Thrilling 3-2 Overtime Victory (Harrisburg Patriot News) Amerks edged by Bears in overtime, winless streak reaches five games (Amerks.com) Late comeback, overtime winner earns Bears 3-2 victory (HersheyBears.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Sunday's Colorado Coverage
Sabres may be without Eichel vs. Avalanche (The Sports Xchange) Avalanche at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Colorado Concludes Back-To-Back In Buffalo (ColoradoAvalanche.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Colorado Coverage
As Eichel goes down, teammates step up in Sabres road win
'It wasn't anything special or flashy, but when their star player went down, the Sabres responded the right way and came out of the TD Garden with a 4-2 win over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about As Eichel goes down, teammates step up in Sabres road win
Sabres Notebook: Finding balance with family time in Boston
'"This morning doing our Xs and Os and pre-scout stuff, they sat in that as well," Johnson said. "Just for them to see our preparation part of it, from the night before to what we eat. For them it's pretty surprising how much food we consume and how much food is available."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Finding balance with family time in Boston
The wraparound: Sabres 4, Bruins 2; Jack Eichel injured
'But the win came at a cost as Jack Eichel left the game with 6:52 left in the first period. Eichel went behind the net to play the puck, but his right leg folded awkwardly underneath him as Matt Grzelcyk closed in. Eichel could not put weight on his right leg as he skated off into the dressing room.' … [Read more...] about The wraparound: Sabres 4, Bruins 2; Jack Eichel injured
Inside the Sabres: Three franchise legends recall death-defying moments
'"It's snowing outside, no big deal, and all of a sudden next thing you know we're kind of getting whipped around and flying around," Vanek said. "That was not a fun moment."' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Three franchise legends recall death-defying moments
Inside the NHL: It's time to dump terrible playoff format
'All you have to do is look at the Eastern Conference standings to see the disaster that is going to unfold come spring. Tampa Bay, Boston and Toronto entered the weekend as the top three teams in the East – but two of them will be eliminated by the end of the second round because they're all from the same division. That's just horrible.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: It’s time to dump terrible playoff format
Sabres’ Jack Eichel leaves game injured
'“We’ll know more tomorrow when he sees our doctors,” Housley told reporters in Boston.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel leaves game injured
Sunday's Boston Coverage
Sabres bring Tuukka Rask’s streak to an end (Boston Globe) Bruins profit from a dash of Tim Schaller (Boston Globe) Bruins fall flat in 4-2 loss to lowly Sabres (Boston Herald) Conroy: Despite absence from Games, Bruins players keep Olympic flame burning (Boston Herald) Bruins notebook: David Backes hopes patience pays off (Boston Herald) Photo gallery (Boston … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage
'Will is just Will': Mentality of Moorhead grad and Olympian Borgen like none other
'Borgen says the plan is to stay four years at St. Cloud State before heading to Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about ‘Will is just Will’: Mentality of Moorhead grad and Olympian Borgen like none other
Wilson helps Sabres cool off Rask, Bruins in 4-2 victory
'“I thought the guys made a terrific effort tonight,” Buffalo coach Phil Housley said. “One of the best games I’ve seen us check.”' … [Read more...] about Wilson helps Sabres cool off Rask, Bruins in 4-2 victory