'So in Thursday’s road tilt against the Montreal Canadiens, the Sabres can make a little history. If they hit the 40-shot mark, it will be only the second time they’ve ever done it in four consecutive games, according to researcher Mike Haim.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pumping loads of shots on net
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Nathan Beaulieu will face the Canadian
'"He worked very hard in training, showing an excellent attitude over the last week," said Sabers Head Coach Phil Housley on the team's Twitter account. We give him the opportunity to come with us to Montreal. Obviously, he played there, but his return is mostly due to his attitude and way of working."' … [Read more...] about Nathan Beaulieu will face the Canadian
The paying experience of Jason Pominville
'The veteran is also very satisfied with his trio, he plays with Jeff Skinner, one of the newcomers, and with the new captain of the Sabers, Jack Eichel. As a former captain of this formation, Pominville acts as a mentor for his young teammate.' … [Read more...] about The paying experience of Jason Pominville
Thursday's Montreal Coverage
Buffalo Sabres at Canadiens: Five things you should know (Montreal Gazette) Nathan Beaulieu will face the Canadian (Journal de Montreal) Skinner leads Sabres into matchup vs. Domi, Canadiens (The Sports Xchange) The paying experience of Jason Pominville (RDS) Sabres at Canadiens preview (NHL.com) BUF@MTL: Five things you need to know (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Montreal Coverage
Mittelstadt, Okposo have bonded over common background
'"He's just a fun-loving guy," Okposo said. "He's got a good head on his shoulders. He's confident in his abilities, which makes him really good. He's really slippery as a player. Just as a person, he's young, he's a young guy. He's got a lot of growing up to do."' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt, Okposo have bonded over common background
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Bailey scores two, Redmond stays hot as Amerks win at KeyBank Center (Buffalo News) Bailey, Simpson each score twice in 5-2 win over Monsters (Amerks.com) Monsters Come up Short in 5-2 loss to Americans in Buffalo (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' mandate: Keep shooting but cause more traffic at net
'"We still have to have that attack mindset and shot mentality but there are opportunities where we're at the net but not standing directly over the top of the goalie," coach Phil Housley said after practice Tuesday. "That's one area we could do better. We're fighting to get there, which is a good sign."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ mandate: Keep shooting but cause more traffic at net
Sabres generating offense, showcasing maturity in recent weeks
'“If we keep playing that way, and keep generating that many shots and the opportunities, usually you’ll find a way to win,” Sabres winger Jason Pominville said of Sunday’s game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres generating offense, showcasing maturity in recent weeks
Phil Housley on wife’s Senate race: ‘I’m really proud of what she’s done’
'“Obviously, I’m going to be there to support her. I’m really proud of what she’s done and what she’s accomplished and the result will be the result. I think when she looks back, she’ll have never have second thoughts about what she did up until this point.”' … [Read more...] about Phil Housley on wife’s Senate race: ‘I’m really proud of what she’s done’
Pominville-Eichel-Skinner is one of the best lines in hockey
'Since Pominville-Eichel-Skinner became a line, they have more points than any line in the NHL. Jeff Skinner is on pace for 49 goals, Pominville is on pace for 44 goals, and Jack Eichel would see his point total reach the nineties if this keeps up. It'll be a tough pace to reach, but getting 80% of the shots on goal when on the ice says solid production will continue.' … [Read more...] about Pominville-Eichel-Skinner is one of the best lines in hockey
Reinhart trying to jump start his game
'"It's frustrating for sure when the puck is not going in the net," Reinhart said. "There's certain games I'm really trying to build off. Hopefully now that I'm back with [Rodrigues], we played a lot together and we've have had some success together in the past. I'm excited about that opportunity, and I know he is as well. And obviously [Sobotka], playing a little bit with him … [Read more...] about Reinhart trying to jump start his game
Okposo: 'Connected game' has led to high shot totals
'"I think they're showing that they're taking pucks to the net, obviously," Housley said. "I don't know if it's the message, but I think they can see it. If it's a bad angle shot, it just creates offense. We're on the retrieval mode, other teams are reacting to us, we gain possession and we can start the cycle play."' … [Read more...] about Okposo: ‘Connected game’ has led to high shot totals
Mike Harrington: In short time, Bills and Sabres reversed their roles
'It all changed, of course, on that fateful Saturday night in April in a Toronto television studio when the lottery balls bounced Botterill's way. Getting the No. 1 pick in the draft, and using it to take Rasmus Dahlin, might have turned the franchise forever.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: In short time, Bills and Sabres reversed their roles
Pominville ceremony: Sabres get it right
'“It was a great day. The Sabres did a great job, great presentation. I feel very fortunate to call this home and have the support of the fans that I have” said Pominville.' … [Read more...] about Pominville ceremony: Sabres get it right
Sabres' shots keep coming but goals dry up
'The Sabres left Manhattan unrewarded for a 40-22 advantage in shots on goal and it was virtuallly a direct flip of the teams' Oct. 6 meeting in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ shots keep coming but goals dry up