'"Right now we're all on the same page, and I think that was evident," right wing Sam Reinhart said. "We all have fun with each other when we're out there playing like that and reading and reacting off each other. We have a game plan and we know where each other is at, but a lot of it is reacting. That's when we're playing our best out there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Power play dominating; goalies rebound; Housley says thanks
Archives for 2018
Thursday's Vancouver Coverage
Canucks Game Day: Shooter draft mates Boeser, Eichel take aim (Vancouver Province) Sabres, Canucks, come off surprising wins (The Sports Xchange) Canucks vs Sabres gameday preview (TSN) Sabres at Canucks preview (NHL.com) Canucks vs. Sabres game notes (Canucks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Vancouver Coverage
Eichel shining with little help around him
'Eichel had either a goal or assist in 42.7 percent of Buffalo's goals entering Monday's game at Calgary, meaning he'd had a direct hand in nearly half of the Sabres' goals this season.' … [Read more...] about Eichel shining with little help around him
What the Connor McDavid-Jack Eichel rivalry will look like in 10 years
'But while he didn't dominate individually, Eichel's team thrived. It's hard to imagine, but from 2021 through 2024, Buffalo won four consecutive conference championships. Unfortunately they lost in the championship round all four times, the last two to Dallas.' … [Read more...] about What the Connor McDavid-Jack Eichel rivalry will look like in 10 years
Mittelstadt and Guhle lead the way as young Sabres
'Let’s continue with the Rochester Americans. Their leading scorer signed last March as a free agent from UMass-Lowell. C.J. Smith has 14 goals and 23 assists for 37 points in 43 games. He played two games in Buffalo last season and had one assist. Smith just turned 23 and will play in the AHL All-Star Game.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt and Guhle lead the way as young Sabres
How Eichel stacks up against his draft class
'Eichel is the best goal scorer of the 2015 draft class, but McDavid has clearly been better so far in his career. McDavid has a significantly higher total in points, and not to mention he led the Oilers to the 2nd round of the playoffs last year, losing to the Anaheim Ducks in 7 games. There is however a huge drop off after McEichel. Noah Hanifin has been a solid defenseman, … [Read more...] about How Eichel stacks up against his draft class
Eichel emerges as first-time all-star with Sabres
'"For me, it's my first one and it's a huge honor and I'm excited for it," said Eichel, the No. 2 pick in the 2015 NHL Draft, after he had a goal and three assists against the Oilers. "I'll have my family down there and it'll be cool. It's awesome to be playing well as a group right now, having confidence and enjoying ourselves."' … [Read more...] about Eichel emerges as first-time all-star with Sabres
Following 'embarrasing' loss, Sabres are learning what it takes to win
'"I think it's good that we got embarrassed like that against Dallas," Nolan said following an optional practice on Wednesday. "It's good to have those kind of games, have those kinds of losses to put things in perspective. It's really just about hard work and competing and playing the right way. You don't need the most skill. Some teams have all the skill in the world but if … [Read more...] about Following ’embarrasing’ loss, Sabres are learning what it takes to win
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks bring up Atwal from Cincinnati (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres have loads of fun, learn something along the way
'For the second straight night, the Sabres looked like a capable and downright good NHL team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have loads of fun, learn something along the way
Bucky Gleason: Pominville's bus provides better travel for Sabres than Pegula's charter
'It was along the highways connecting Maine to Manitoba and minor-league outposts in between that guys like Pominville played for peanuts while fantasizing about the NHL. With long bus rides and minuscule per diems was a message about sacrifice and patience, about development and discipline, about never taking the NHL for granted.' … [Read more...] about Bucky Gleason: Pominville’s bus provides better travel for Sabres than Pegula’s charter
Sabres Notebook: Antipin happy in NHL; Beaulieu sent home; Eichel vs. McDavid
'"I've been a long time waiting for this chance," the Kazakhstan native said in Rogers Place. "It's a tough time, but I am ready now."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Antipin happy in NHL; Beaulieu sent home; Eichel vs. McDavid
The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Oilers 0
'They had an early lead. They repeatedly scored on the power play. They scored a dirty goal in front. They scored on an odd-man rush. They poured it on and on and on.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Oilers 0
Sabres recall early-season regular Matt Tennyson from Amerks
'Tennyson, 27, played the Sabres’ first 14 games this season, compiling zero points. He has one assist in 23 appearances with the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall early-season regular Matt Tennyson from Amerks
Wednesday's Edmonton Coverage
Edmonton Oilers' playoff hopes take a huge hit in loss to Buffalo Sabres (Edmonton Journal) Former Oilers' heart and soul Ryan Smyth proud and humbled by Order of Canada in Hockey award (Edmonton Journal) Player grades: Edmonton Oilers soil home sheet with wretched performance in 5-0 beatdown by lowly Sabres (Edmonton Journal) Jones: Shutout by Sabres, Edmonton Oilers … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Edmonton Coverage