'“We’re excited where we’re at, obviously,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said this afternoon. “The vibe around town, they’re just showing their appreciation of the work. We’ve got to come to work tomorrow, this is going to be a desperate team. We don’t have to change anything.”' … [Read more...] about Upstart Sabres generating buzz
Archives for 2018
Wednesday's Philadelphia Coverage
Sabres ride six-game win streak; Flyers may change goalies (The Sports Xchange) Flyers at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Drop the Puck Already: Flyers-Sabres (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) 5 Things: PHI vs. BUF (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Will the surprising Sabres make the playoffs this season?
'What gives me pause about the Sabres is that they're clearly a one-line show at this point. Eichel, Skinner and Jason Pominville have accounted for 47 percent of the Sabres' goals this season; as a line, they're rocking a relative goals-for percentage of 27.68 at 5-on-5, which is extraordinary. The good news is that sometimes all you need is one great line to make the … [Read more...] about Will the surprising Sabres make the playoffs this season?
Five reasons the 2018-19 Buffalo Sabres are for real
'Carter Hutton played over his head last year. He wasn’t going to post a .931 save percentage again. But he was a sensible, short-term veteran signing by GM Jason Botterill to pair with riser Linus Ullmark. They’ve combined for a .919 SP as a tandem so far this season. Last season, Sabres goalies posted an aggregate SP of .904. Hutton and Ullmark haven’t been … [Read more...] about Five reasons the 2018-19 Buffalo Sabres are for real
Girgensons is happy to be part of a winning team
'"We are finding ways to win. We stick through it for a full-60 [minutes], and there's no give up in the team. It's definitely fun. I know we've struggled in past years, so I know all the downs. At this point and moment, you don't want to get too high emotionally with this win streak. You just have to keep going."' … [Read more...] about Girgensons is happy to be part of a winning team
How improved habits have factored into Sabres' winning streak
'So, what's changed? Jack Eichel cited the team's willingness to play for each other following his overtime goal against the Penguins, something Okposo alluded to again on Tuesday. It began with leadership exercises, which brought the team closer together in the summer.' … [Read more...] about How improved habits have factored into Sabres’ winning streak
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks salvage weekend series in New England with win over Hartford (WGR-AM) Overcoming adversity has become a trademark for Malone (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Eichel scores in overtime to send Sabres to sixth straight win
'"You look at the room, I think the guys are believing the next guy’s going to get the job done and set you up for your shifts," Eichel beamed afterward. "We’re a pretty tight bunch right now for how many new guys have come into this team. ... Everyone out there doesn’t want to let the guy next to them down."' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores in overtime to send Sabres to sixth straight win
Roommates Dahlin, Mittelstadt helping each other adjust to life with Sabres
'They troll each other on social media, talk trash following games of Fortnite and grab dinner post-practice. Though the Sabres have little free time during this late-fall slog, their two teenage rookies are typically always together away from the rink.' … [Read more...] about Roommates Dahlin, Mittelstadt helping each other adjust to life with Sabres
The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Penguins 4, OT
'Buffalo, now 13-6-2, swept the three-game road trip with wins in Winnipeg and Minnesota. Casey Mittelstadt's wrist shot at 11:12 into the third period tied it. Hutton stopped 36 shots, including a Phil Kessel breakaway with the score tied late in the third period.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Penguins 4, OT
Sabres roar back again, beat Penguins in overtime
'“It’s just unbelievable, the resiliency,” coach Phil Housley said after the Sabres snapped their eight game losing streak in Pittsburgh.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roar back again, beat Penguins in overtime
Sabres notes: Conor Sheary returns for first game against Penguins
'“I got an AHL opportunity with them and was able to take advantage of that and then sign an NHL deal with them,” Sheary said prior to his first game here as a visitor. “I got to give them a lot of props. They gave me an opportunity to play in this league and was able to grow my game with this team, so a lot of good memories here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Conor Sheary returns for first game against Penguins
Ex-Penguin Conor Sheary is loving life with the Sabres
'“He’s been an excellent teammate. He comes to work. The way he approaches games and practices, he’s a good pro. He’s saying the right things. He just goes about his work.”' … [Read more...] about Ex-Penguin Conor Sheary is loving life with the Sabres
Tuesday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Penguins blow three-goal lead in loss to Sabres (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Tanner Pearson's first Pittsburgh goal for naught as Penguins blow three-goal lead (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Ex-Penguin Conor Sheary is loving life with the Sabres (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Hall of Fame, Cup-winning former GM Craig Patrick rejoins Penguins as pro scout (Pittsburgh Post … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Eichel’s OT winner lifts Sabres by reeling Penguins 5-4
'“We just stayed the course and we didn’t bend,” Housley said. “And obviously Carter Hutton made some huge saves at the right time.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s OT winner lifts Sabres by reeling Penguins 5-4