'Hutton was furious on the post game show saying he wasn't surprised at all that Calgary tied the game because the team didn't play well enough to win. He also said he had played well in each one of his starts this season and was unfairly criticized by the media. He said "You guys criticize me a lot on one or two goals. Even the games I lost on the Cali trip, I still thought I … [Read more...] about Sabres’s Hutton comes out strong against Calgary
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From the Locker Room: Sabres-Flames
'"They had a good push but I just think we didn't play well enough. I thought there wasn't enough compete, not enough fire. We were sloppy, thought at times we were ok in the O-zone but I thought we relied on our goalie too much."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Flames
Housley: 'We're right where we should be'
'"We're right where we should be with the way we've played this month. We're gonna round out October with Calgary tonight, but we had that tough five-game road trip going out west. I thought we did a good job going 3-2, and that was going to be a big indicator for me [with] where we would be as far as this month of October because there was some very good teams that we've had … [Read more...] about Housley: ‘We’re right where we should be’
5 Observations: Flames rally, top Sabres 2-1 in OT
'After a less than stellar performance in his last outing, Carter Hutton was one of the Sabres best players, extinguishing almost all of the Flames' scoring chances. For what it's worth, I don't think there is anything he could've done on either Calgary goals.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Flames rally, top Sabres 2-1 in OT
Despite Hutton's effort, Sabres flame out in OT loss to Calgary
'For the better part of three periods, the Sabres were on their heels as Carter Hutton kept the Flames off the board. He was the best player on the ice Tuesday night, turning away 36 of the 38 shots he faced.' … [Read more...] about Despite Hutton’s effort, Sabres flame out in OT loss to Calgary
Flames rally for OT victory against Sabres
'With goalie David Rittich pulled for the extra attacker, Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk tied it 1-1 with 56 seconds left in the third period when he deflected an Elias Lindholm shot that went off Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen's stick first.' … [Read more...] about Flames rally for OT victory against Sabres
Sabres let point slip away in OT loss to Flames
'"It's not very shocking, we didn't play very well," Hutton said. "I don't know. I thought we [were] outplayed. We obviously had a one-goal lead, couldn't find a way to get it done. It's not too shocking when you don't get pucks out of your zone late. Teams make you pay."' … [Read more...] about Sabres let point slip away in OT loss to Flames
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Lawrence Pilut piling up points in Rochester (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Approaching 1,000 games, Jason Pominville still big contributor for Sabres
Sabres Notebook: Evan Rodrigues back after son's birth; Jake McCabe's status uncertain
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo producing offense with limited minutes
'“I’m not playing that much right now, but the team’s playing well,” Okposo, who has averaged 14:38 on the ice this season, said Monday. “We’re doing a lot of good things. I think we’re growing as a group. I just want to work on even being more dynamic in offensive zone, offensive side of the puck."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo producing offense with limited minutes
Sabres’ Jake McCabe day-to-day with upper-body injury
'Housley said McCabe’s status for Tuesday’s home tilt against the Calgary Flames won’t be decided until later.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jake McCabe day-to-day with upper-body injury
Tuesday's Calgary Coverage
Sabres begin schedule crunch against Flames (The Sports Xchange) Flames at Sabres preview (NHL.com) 5 things - Flames @ Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) Projected lineup - Flames vs. Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Calgary Coverage
Hutton relishes role with Sabres
'“Everyone has been so welcoming in Buffalo — from an organization to my teammates to player’s families. It has made the transition very easy.”' … [Read more...] about Hutton relishes role with Sabres
Sabres' McCabe is questionable for Tuesday's game
'Up front, I find it interesting that as Kyle Okposo’s ice-time dwindles, his production increases. For the first six games of the season the winger played between 14:44 and 20:34. He had no goals and three assists in that time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ McCabe is questionable for Tuesday’s game