'The Sabres are 3-0 since Berglund returned as a member of a strong fourth line with Johan Larsson and Zemgus Girgensons. They'll be together again Saturday night in Columbus.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Big bounceback for Berglund
Archives for 2018
Sabres’ Jake McCabe feeling confident, building offensive game
'“Even defensively, he’s putting his body in front of pucks and he’s doing it at both ends of the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jake McCabe feeling confident, building offensive game
Sabres aim to extend winning streak to four games
'If you’re counting, 307 games have passed since the Sabres last won four straight.' … [Read more...] about Sabres aim to extend winning streak to four games
Saturday's Columbus Coverage
Sabres look for fourth straight win vs. Blue Jackets (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Blue Jackets preview (NHL.com) Preview: Blue Jackets Vs. Sabres (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Columbus Coverage
Jeff Skinner is making the most of his contract year in Buffalo
'Skinner has done more than score, too. His underlying numbers have all been positive, which indicates he’s had a positive impact even in the games he’s not scoring. His possession numbers at five-a-side are all positive when compared to those of his teammates, and he’s driving scoring chances and high-danger attempts as well as any other Sabre. The added bonus in all of this … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner is making the most of his contract year in Buffalo
Sabres' Thompson is learning as he waits for another chance to play
'Phil Housley said he scratched Thompson because he wanted him to get a look at the game from a different perspective. The young winger said, “Watching from up top is a different game, it’s a lot easier to see the game from up top, so it was nice to take a step back.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Thompson is learning as he waits for another chance to play
Kelly on Eichel: "He's one of the best in the league at attacking a line with speed"
'"They'll have to win their winnable games. There are teams that they are still not in the same class of. The Ducks are the worst defensive team in the NHL, and the Canadiens had an off night... The Sabres are a dump-in team. Last year, they dumped the puck in at a top-three rate in the league, and it's nearly the same this year. During the win streak, offensively … [Read more...] about Kelly on Eichel: “He’s one of the best in the league at attacking a line with speed”
Confident McCabe seeing strong play pay off on both ends of the ice
'"We want to add that second wave of attack from the back end, when the proper time is, and our forwards are actually looking for us late as well," McCabe said after Friday's practice at Harborcenter. "It's just something that's going to keep developing and our offensive game is still going to develop throughout the year. It's still a young year and I think you're going to see … [Read more...] about Confident McCabe seeing strong play pay off on both ends of the ice
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Comets shut out in first road loss of season (Utica Observer Dispatch) Wedgewood, Amerks shutout Comets for 4-0 win (Amerks.com) Nylander ready to make a name for himself this season (Amerks.com) Comets shutout by Americans (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Pominville, Sabres pounce in front of net in 4-3 win against Montreal
'Pominville scored two goals, then screened Canadiens goalie Antti Niemi in the final 90 seconds to set up Kyle Okposo’s game-winning goal with 1:01 left in regulation.' … [Read more...] about Pominville, Sabres pounce in front of net in 4-3 win against Montreal
Mike Harrington: It's only 10 games but this is a very different version of the Sabres
'Ten games into the season is the first real milepost. The Sabres are 6-4, their best record at this point since 2011. When the final buzzer sounded, they were ninth in the NHL's overall standing just six months after becoming the first team in history to finish 31st.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s only 10 games but this is a very different version of the Sabres
Sabres make quick changes to face Montreal goalie Antti Niemi, not Carey Price
'Hockey players live in a bit of a bubble during the season, so it’s not much of a surprise that Pominville was unaware of Montreal’s lineup change. The Sabres, Pominville said, made a quick study of Niemi prior to Thursday's game, but didn't go about game-day preparations any differently.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make quick changes to face Montreal goalie Antti Niemi, not Carey Price
The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Canadiens 3
'Okposo's goal, a wrist shot from the right circle, came 18 seconds after former Sabre Joel Armia was sent off for tripping. It was the Sabres' second power-play goal of the game. Jeff Skinner got his third assist of the night on the goal, which gave the Sabres their third straight win and pushed their record to 6-4. Rasmus Dahlin also assisted.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Canadiens 3
Sabres roar back, beat Canadiens
'So how about this? At 6-4-0, the Sabres are two games over .500 for the first time since starting the lockout-shortened 2012-13 season 2-0. They haven’t won four straight games since December 2014.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roar back, beat Canadiens
Sabres notes: Sam Reinhart looking better beside new linemates
'“In our last couple games when that line was put together, they’ve had some really quality offensive zone time,” Housley said Thursday morning inside KeyBank Center. “(Reinhart’s) had some really good looks, which in turn, if he keeps getting, they’re going to fall in."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Sam Reinhart looking better beside new linemates