'“But I understood the situation. I’ve always been realistic with why someone is and isn’t playing. With our situation last year — I don’t want to look too much into it, I want to let go of it — but I think looking at it there were two guys capable of playing. So whenever there was any kind of a mistake there was always a focus on making a change. I think when there’s that … [Read more...] about Chad Johnson opted against “cushy” return to Calgary
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Tuesday's Calgary Coverage
Flames suffer overtime loss to basement-dwelling Sabres (Calgary Sun) Chad Johnson opted against "cushy" return to Calgary (Calgary Sun) Photo gallery (Calgary Sun) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Flames fall to Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) No easy task (CalgaryFlames.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Calgary Coverage
Eichel scores in OT to give Sabres rare win in Calgary
'Johnson, making his first start against his former team, improve to 2-8-3 on the season. “Obviously there’s more motivation there and a little more desire,” he said. “Not stick it to them, but when they play me I’m sure they want to compete a little bit harder knowing me and I want to compete a little bit harder knowing them.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores in OT to give Sabres rare win in Calgary
Eichel's overtime blast lifts Sabres over Flames 2-1
'Jack Eichel was on the ice for the first 1:30 of overtime Monday in Calgary, punctuating his lengthy shift with a goal, sending the Buffalo Sabres to a 2-1 win over the Flames. Eichel's game-winner was a rocket from the near faceoff circle, his 19th goal of the season, just as a Buffalo power play expired. Chad Johnson was strong in net against his former team, making 32 saves … [Read more...] about Eichel’s overtime blast lifts Sabres over Flames 2-1
Eichel Burns Flames in OT
'The Sabres bounced back with a strong effort following Saturday’s 7-1 loss to Dallas. “We were bitter about the way we played Saturday and rightfully so,” Eichel said following Monday’s win.' … [Read more...] about Eichel Burns Flames in OT
Sabres top Flames in overtime
'"There's more motivation there and a little more desire to kind of … not stick it to them, but when they play me, I'm sure they want to compete a little bit harder knowing me and I want to compete a little bit harder knowing them," Johnson said. "It was just a fun experience and it's nice to get the win. It's been a tough year so it's nice to get a win, especially tonight in … [Read more...] about Sabres top Flames in overtime
Eichel's OT winner caps strong response from Sabres in Calgary
'"It's an awesome win," Eichel said. "We knew how emotional and how invested he was in this game. We just wanted to play a full 60 and I thought we did a good job."' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s OT winner caps strong response from Sabres in Calgary
Lehner takes responsibility but points to team accountability
'"In the NHL today, you cannot play one line or one D pair or have a goalie carry you," Lehner said. "It's too good of a league and especially this year with the scoring that's going on, there's a lot more space this year. We've got to do it as a team, all of us have to go out and do our job. I've got to do my job, everyone has to do their job, and that's how we turn it … [Read more...] about Lehner takes responsibility but points to team accountability
Sabres Notebook: Hockey world mourns loss of Johannson
'Johannson went outside the box to hire Housley, then a high school hockey coach, to lead the U.S. men's national junior team in the 2013 World Juniors. The Americans won the gold that year under Housley's guidance and the tournament helped kick-start his NHL coaching career.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Hockey world mourns loss of Johannson
Goalie Robin Lehner frustrated by Sabres’ struggles
'Lehner, 26, has often been the Sabres’ backbone and lone bright spot, earning 10 of their victories. Still, he hasn’t won since Dec. 29. In his last five games, he has allowed 19 goals and has an awful .833 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Robin Lehner frustrated by Sabres’ struggles
Sabres coach Phil Housley emotional over Jim Johannson’s passing
'The Sabres, who just hosted the World Junior Championship and have close ties to USA Hockey, released the following statement from owners Terry and Kim Pegula: “When we heard of JJ’s passing, we are reminded of what an enjoyable person he was to be around, and also what he meant to USA Hockey and hockey worldwide. We should all strive to do our jobs and treat people as JJ did. … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Phil Housley emotional over Jim Johannson’s passing
Monday's Calgary Coverage
GameDay: Sabres at Flames (Calgary Sun) Sabres, young star Eichel invade Calgary (The Sports Xchange) Three stats to know before the Flames host the Sabres (Sportsnet) Sabres at Flames preview (NHL.com) 5 things - Flames vs. Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Calgary Coverage
Housley keeps his promise of a tough practice
'For 45 minutes on Sunday, Phil Housley skated his team hard, but it was drills done with pucks. It was a definite punishment for the lack of effort shown Saturday against Dallas.' … [Read more...] about Housley keeps his promise of a tough practice
Sabres hold high-intensity practice before leaving for Western Canada
'"We don't deserve anything else," goaltender Robin Lehner said. "It's frustrating for a lot of people, because we have a structure in place, we have a game plan in place and we're just not doing it. So, we've got to practice until we learn."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold high-intensity practice before leaving for Western Canada
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks lose to Charlotte on goal in OT (Buffalo News) The goal was big, but another play was key Sunday for the Charlotte Checkers (Charlotte Observer) Amerks erase three-goal deficit, fall in overtime to Checkers (Amerks.com) Valentin Zykov leads Checkers to overtime win over Rochester (GoCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage