'"Whether it's the players we've acquired or the ones we've drafted, they have a role to play in the fact that we're a more united group. They are real professionals. They quickly became part of the group, "Housley said.' … [Read more...] about Culture change in Buffalo
Archives for 2018
Thursday's Montreal Coverage
Canadiens Game Day: Antti Niemi is the 'perfect kind of backup' goalie (Montreal Gazette) Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres: Five things you should know (Montreal Gazette) Rasmus Dahlin meets expectations (Journal de Montreal) Culture change in Buffalo (Journal de Montreal) Canadian-Sabers: mutual respect (Journal de Montreal) Sabres come home from successful trip to face … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Montreal Coverage
The Sabres defense has scored six goals in the first nine games
'Jake McCabe was the first defenseman to score last season and has a goal and two assists this year. McCabe said, “We’re just executing better. Everyone is contributing from the back end, everyone can skate from the back end, so we’re all playing good minutes and everyone is getting into the game.”' … [Read more...] about The Sabres defense has scored six goals in the first nine games
Housley: 'We found a way to win' to close out the western road trip
'"Our execution was very high in both of those games, but it's five guys coming back together to help each other. It's the forwards getting in the way of the opposition when they're trying to forecheck and buying time for the [defense] and those little plays of 5-10-foot passes coming out of our zone. It just seems like when we're a block of five back there and we get the easy … [Read more...] about Housley: ‘We found a way to win’ to close out the western road trip
Coming off strong road trip, Sabres look to keep going north
'Following an overnight flight that led into a rest day on Monday and a light skills practice on Tuesday, the Sabres were back in full-throttle mode in preparation for their home game against the Montreal Canadiens. Phil Housley took a moment early in the session to remind his team what had gotten them their last two wins.' … [Read more...] about Coming off strong road trip, Sabres look to keep going north
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks carry six game point streak into weekend (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin, teammates bond watching LeBron James; says Lakers-Rockets brawl 'wasn't a really good fight'
'“It was just one punch, so it wasn’t a really good fight,” Dahlin said. “But I don’t think basketball is like that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin, teammates bond watching LeBron James; says Lakers-Rockets brawl ‘wasn’t a really good fight’
Slow start against Sharks set stage for Sabres’ terrific weekend
'“Those two games, we never got away from our game the whole time,” Sabres winger Kyle Okposo said this afternoon following a skills practice inside KeyBank Center. “Everybody was composed, calm and doing their job. Everybody just did what they were supposed to. We didn’t do anything special.”' … [Read more...] about Slow start against Sharks set stage for Sabres’ terrific weekend
Sabres’ Zach Bogosian providing spark after return from injury
'Since returning from a lower-body injury he suffered Sept. 25, Bogosian has been one of the Sabres’ catalysts, showcasing an edge and providing some offense as they closed a five-game road trip with two wins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian providing spark after return from injury
Sabres' Dahlin enjoyed his first NHL road trip
'The trip was a first for Dahlin and one he'll never forget, “It was long, it was really fun to experience new cities.” Dahlin had been to Las Vegas and Los Angeles as a young child and said he really didn’t remember much, but this time, the trip to Vegas was his favorite spot, “Vegas of course, that was a pretty cool city. They have everything like all the stores, the cool … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dahlin enjoyed his first NHL road trip
Sabres return from West Coast trip with strong bond
'"Playing good road games is something you can build off I think," added Jeff Skinner who scored five goals in the five games. "Especially at the end of the road trip, the shift at the end sort of stands out with all five guys kind of selling out, blocking shots. That's something as a team you can kind of grab onto and come together around."' … [Read more...] about Sabres return from West Coast trip with strong bond
Bogosian put passion on display during West Coast road trip
'"There's going to be times where there's ups and downs, but I'm happy with how I started," the defenseman said. "I just got to keep building off that. I think there's so much room to grow and so much room for our team to improve. I'm looking forward to just getting back in the swing of things. It feels nice to be back."' … [Read more...] about Bogosian put passion on display during West Coast road trip
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Danny O'Regan flies under the radar but effective with Amerks (Buffalo News) The best offense is a good defense (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Mike Harrington: Sabres hope to take flight long-term in wake of wild trip
'"We obviously deserved to win this game, just the way we played," coach Phil Housley said afterward. "But it's a credit to our leadership group for keeping the guys together and as a tight group. They talk a lot in that room, saying the right things and are leading by example. It's a feather in their cap the way they've worked."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres hope to take flight long-term in wake of wild trip
A wild weekend produces winning road trip for Sabres
'Laugh if you must, but the Sabres have spent several years buried in October. This is the first time they've even won five games in the month since 2011.' … [Read more...] about A wild weekend produces winning road trip for Sabres