'Pilut's skill set is an ideal fit for Housley's system, where defensemen need to join the offensive rush. Pilut was tied for the AHL lead with 22 points, including 19 assists, with a plus-16 rating in 15 games. He played in almost every situation, paired with Zach Redmond.' … [Read more...] about Defenseman Lawrence Pilut hoping to help Sabres extend winning streak
Archives for 2018
Buffalo Sabres get huge local TV rating for win over Philadelphia Flyers
'The Sabres' seventh straight victory had a 13.8 rating in Buffalo, which was more than 40 percent higher than the 9.7 rating for the Sabres’ exciting, come-from-behind 5-4 overtime win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday that had tied the team’s season-high rating up to that point.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres get huge local TV rating for win over Philadelphia Flyers
Sabres goalies Carter Hutton, Linus Ullmark forming strong tandem
'“We’re two fun-loving guys that don’t take things way too serious,” Ullmark said Thursday inside KeyBank Center. “We know when to relax, we know when to push each other, kind of the same mentality when it comes to hockey.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalies Carter Hutton, Linus Ullmark forming strong tandem
The Sabres are back!
'In recent years, the Sabres would routinely blow late-game leads. It began to feel as if it was only a matter of time before a one-goal Sabres lead would end in an overtime loss. Now, the Sabres are on the other side of the same token, routinely coming from behind to skate away with the win.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres are back!
A beneficial change of air for Skinner
'"I had a lot of fun in Carolina and I liked the fans," he continued. But sometimes it's good to start on a new foundation. Arriving in Buffalo, I quickly realized that hockey is a very big piece of life for people here."' … [Read more...] about A beneficial change of air for Skinner
Friday's Montreal Coverage
Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres: Five things you should know (Montreal Gazette) A beneficial change of air for Skinner (Journal de Montreal) Red-hot Sabres take on struggling Habs (The Sports Xchange) Canadiens at Sabres preview (NHL.com) MTL@BUF: Five things you need to know (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Montreal Coverage
Pilut eager for opportunity with Sabres
'Pilut was recalled as insurance after it was determined that Marco Scandella would be unable to play Wednesday due to a lower-body injury. He joined the team on the ice for warmups, donning the No. 24 he wore throughout training camp.' … [Read more...] about Pilut eager for opportunity with Sabres
Sabres fend off Flyers for seventh straight win
'Carter Hutton had to bail out Buffalo again and careless passes could have turned that storybook start into a nightmarish ending. However, the Sabres accomplished what no team in franchise history has in over a decade. Sam Reinhart's empty-net goal with 1:38 remaining clinched a 5-2 win over the Flyers and the team's first seven-game winning streak since 2006-07.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fend off Flyers for seventh straight win
Mike Harrington: Fans delivered from the opening faceoff too
'"I figured with the 7:30 game and the Wednesday before Thanksgiving they might have a couple alcoholic beverages in them so they were going to be a little rowdy," a smiling defenseman Jake McCabe said of the team's fans after the 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. "We definitely built off that early, were pumped up to get out there. We rallied around their energy and it … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Fans delivered from the opening faceoff too
Sabres Notebook: Defensemen finally contributing to offense
'"In my mind, I kind of liken it to a game of cards," Smith said. "If you’re playing poker, if you have a pair of aces, you go for it. If you have a three and a two, you stay back. You try and select your opportunities wisely and try to put yourself in position for success. Even the times where you set yourself up for success, it’s not always going to work out in your favor, … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Defensemen finally contributing to offense
The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Flyers 2
'Buffalo is now 7-2-1 at home this season, on pace for its best mark since 1982-83, and 9-0-2 when scoring first. The Sabres will wake up on Thanksgiving with a 14-6-2 record after they didn't win their 14th game until Jan. 25 last season. Phil Housley's players found themselves in an unfamiliar position this time, though. After three third-period comebacks in their previous … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Flyers 2
Sabres extend winning streak, get huge assist from crowd
'“It was talked about coming off the warm-up,” center Johan Larsson said following Wednesday’s exciting 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, the Sabres’ seventh consecutive win. “We had a little feeling it was going to be buzzing.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend winning streak, get huge assist from crowd
Sabres notes: Nathan Beaulieu looking to build on recent success
'Beaulieu played against the Flyers because defenseman Marco Scandella is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, Housley said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Nathan Beaulieu looking to build on recent success
Thursday's Philadelphia Coverage
Flyers get jumped early in 5-2 loss to Sabres (Philadelphia Daily News) Flyers-Sabres 3 Thoughts: Buried in Buffalo (Allentown Morning Call) Sabres 5, Flyers 2: Lousy 1st period results in season-worst 4-game losing streak (NBC Sports Philadelphia) Scott Laughton drops the gloves for Flyers' 1st fight of 2018-19 season (NBC Sports Philadelphia) Flyers are woefully in need … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Family comes first in Okposo's return from injury
'As opposed to the scary videos of open-ice hits that are easy to find on YouTube (and hard to un-see afterwards), it was a routine collision between teammates in a Sabres practice that sent Okposo’s world reeling. His head hit the glass, causing problems no one could foresee.' … [Read more...] about Family comes first in Okposo’s return from injury