'“With it being here in Buffalo, there was that added pressure,” Botterill added. “And I think you saw a player who instead of succumbing to the pressure, actually thriving in that type of environment.”' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt shows Buffalo glimpse of future at world juniors
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Sabres coach Phil Housley: ‘There’s a lot of cheat in our game’
'A seventh straight season without a post-season game seems almost a certainty, with the Sabres on pace for just 55 points. For reference, the team finished 2014-15 with 54 points in a not-quite-hidden attempt at winning the Connor McDavid lottery.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Phil Housley: ‘There’s a lot of cheat in our game’
Jets cruise to 7-4 win over Sabres
'Another blown defensive assignment in their own zone results in a goal.' … [Read more...] about Jets cruise to 7-4 win over Sabres
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Jets
'"We started to get a little more offensively, but the big thing was you need a little more excitement in the d-zone. We didn't have enough energy there or excitement to just get the puck in."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Jets
5 Observations: Jets topple Sabres 7-4
'Games like this make you realize that the Sabres desperately need to get faster. Most of the Jets' opportunities were created by their quickness.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Jets topple Sabres 7-4
Ehlers, Connor help Jets send Sabres to fifth loss in row
'"I've got to be better," Lehner said. "I take responsibility for this. We've got to take strides, we've got to do things better as a team here, and I'll look at myself in the mirror first because this wasn't good enough from me today."' … [Read more...] about Ehlers, Connor help Jets send Sabres to fifth loss in row
Housley calls for defensive urgency following loss to Jets
'"If there's something for our guys to play for, let's play for them. They're coming here and spending their hard-earned money and we have to be better at home. I believe we might have [22] games left on home ice, we've got to take advantage, we've got to give our fans something to cheer about."' … [Read more...] about Housley calls for defensive urgency following loss to Jets
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks to induct Martin Biron into Hall of Fame (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres reward Guhle as defense prospect continues his growth
'The timing of the recall makes sense. Buffalo has home games Tuesday and Thursday, when it hosts Columbus, then heads out on its bye week. The Sabres can get a quick look at Guhle, then send him back to the Amerks with only one minor-league game missed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reward Guhle as defense prospect continues his growth
Sabres Notebook: Ullmark on Amerks; Antipin still ill; new lines
'The Amerks are third overall in the AHL thanks to balanced scoring, quality defense and impressive goaltending. Ullmark is tied for first with 17 victories in 26 appearances and ranks fourth with a .928 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Ullmark on Amerks; Antipin still ill; new lines
Sabres look to Brendan Guhle for spark
'“We were going through a tough stretch there, where you think about bringing guys up, we had some capable defensemen back there,” coach Phil Housley said Monday after the Sabres recalled Guhle. “We were giving them an opportunity to see what they can bring to our team.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to Brendan Guhle for spark
Tuesday's Winnipeg Coverage
Five keys to Jets vs. Sabres (Winnipeg Sun) Sabres hope to turn corner vs. Jets (The Sports Xchange) Jets at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Game day: Jets begin road trip, look to extend winning streak in Buffalo (WinnipegJets.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Winnipeg Coverage
Sabres call up defenseman Guhle, goalie Ullmark from AHL
'Guhle has seven goals and 13 assists for 20 points in 35 games in his first season with Rochester. He was Buffalo’s second-round pick in the 2015 draft and played three games with the Sabres during the 2016 season on an emergency call-up basis.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up defenseman Guhle, goalie Ullmark from AHL
Guhle earned his call up to the Sabres
'Not many thought that the 20-year old defenseman from Edmonton, Alberta would see action in the National Hockey League this season with general manager Jason Botterill wanting to develop many of his young prospects in the AHL first. But with the Sabres in a situation where they need some sort of offensive spark from their blue line, head coach Phil Housley thought now was the … [Read more...] about Guhle earned his call up to the Sabres
Sabres recall Guhle and Ullmark from Rochester
'Both Guhle and Ullmark have helped guide Rochester to one of their best starts in recent memory. While the Sabres have struggled, the Amerks have thrived and currently have a 22-8-3 record, good for second place in their division.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Guhle and Ullmark from Rochester