Sabres prospect Sean Malone could make season debut with Amerks next week (Buffalo News) Olofsson named CCM/AHL Player of the Month (WGR-AM) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Archives for 2018
Sabres coach Phil Housley 'pretty happy' after team's best October since 2011
Sabres finish October in solid spot
'“But when you look over the body of work, I really like the way we played maybe since the game in San Jose (on Oct. 18),” he said following today’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “Even though it was a lopsided loss, I liked the way we played five-on-five, and that carried through to Los Angeles and Anaheim and even Montreal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres finish October in solid spot
Sabres’ Jason Pominville experienced unique road to 1,000 games
'So were the odds Pominville would score a huge NHL goal that season. He had cleared waivers months earlier, meaning every team passed on him, and quietly returned for his fourth season with the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jason Pominville experienced unique road to 1,000 games
Thursday's Ottawa Coverage
Game Day: Sabres at Senators (Ottawa Citizen) Sabres hope to build on good first month against Senators (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Senators preview (NHL.com) Game Day Notes: Sens vs. Sabres (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Ottawa Coverage
Sabres' McCabe said he's ready to return
'The Sabres have points in five straight games. McCabe said, “We’ve been playing some good hockey. Even in Columbus, for a majority of the game we played a good game. In the second period we fell back and were very bad in the second period, but we came back in the third period and got a point. We need to take the positives and then focus on these areas that we need to clean up … [Read more...] about Sabres’ McCabe said he’s ready to return
McCabe says he's 'ready to go' following full practice
'"You're more involved with the game," McCabe said of the uptick in ice time. "Every game brings on a different scenario, whether it's penalty kills, power plays, and each guy has their roles. But bottom line, the more you get out there, you're feeling the puck a little bit more, you're just more engaged out there."' … [Read more...] about McCabe says he’s ‘ready to go’ following full practice
Hutton does a slow burn after Flames singe Sabres in OT
Sabres Notebook: A Buffalo-Calgary game is a Carolina reunion
The Wraparound: Flames 2, Sabres 1 (OT)
Sabres waste goalie Carter Hutton’s strong effort in overtime loss
'“We obviously got to close games out,” a surly Hutton said. “We played with fire too many times.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres waste goalie Carter Hutton’s strong effort in overtime loss
Sabres notes: Nathan Beaulieu returns feeling confident
'“When I was playing, I thought I was playing with a lot more confidence,” Beaulieu said prior to returning for Tuesday’s tilt against the Calgary Flames. “I wasn’t really worried about making mistakes. I liked where my game was at before San Jose.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Nathan Beaulieu returns feeling confident
Tuesday's Calgary Coverage
Another blown call, another recovery for Flames in Buffalo (Calgary Herald) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Encore presentation (CalgaryFlames.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Calgary Coverage
Tkachuk scores late, Gaudreau in OT as Flames beat Sabres
'“We didn’t play well,” Eichel said. “Obviously, they outplayed us and we didn’t deserve to win that game.”' … [Read more...] about Tkachuk scores late, Gaudreau in OT as Flames beat Sabres
Flames rally for 2-1 OT win over Sabres
'Buffalo could not take advantage of their OT power play chance. After the teams went to 3-on-3 after the PP, Calgary used a stretch pass out of their own end to create what would turn into the game-winning goal. Johnny Gaudreau scored his sixth goal of the year to give the visitors a 2-1 win in the extra frame. Mark Giordano took part in the give-and-go play, and assisted … [Read more...] about Flames rally for 2-1 OT win over Sabres