'“We’ve been rolling them pretty good,” center Evan Rodrigues said Wednesday after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s home tilt against the Colorado Avalanche. “Every line’s been contributing. I think it’s had some success early on.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ depth has buoyed strong start
Archives for 2018
Sabres’ Zach Bogosian practices, staying positive through injury
'“Everyone’s going to speculate,” Bogosian said today after practicing with his teammates for the first time since getting hurt Sept. 25. “Left side, right side, hip surgery, non-hip surgery – I was out, and I’m making my way back.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian practices, staying positive through injury
Thursday's Colorado Coverage
Avalanche Gameday: Colorado’s road trip to New York broken up for Hockey Night in Canada (Denver Post) Sabres aim to end homestand with win over Avalanche (The Sports Xchange) Nikita Zadorov continues to learn, and his NHL education began in Buffalo (BSN Denver) Avalanche at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Colorado Visits Buffalo On Thursday (ColoradoAvalanche.com) Projected … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Colorado Coverage
Sabres' Berglund is having no trouble fitting in
'I thought that it might have been easier for Berglund to get used to his new teammates because there were so many players from Sweden in training camp. On the roster now are Rasmus Dahlin, Johan Larsson and Linus Ullmark. The 30-year-old Berglund says it’s not a big deal at all, “I think the Swedish part of it is, I mean it doesn’t matter if they’re Swedish or American or … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Berglund is having no trouble fitting in
Housley: Our leadership group leads 'the right way'
'"When we get through the neutral zone and we make good decisions where we want to make plays, obviously we have to make plays to score goals, but making that right play - maybe it's not look pretty, but our momentum is moving forward and we're playing north. It just seems we look a lot faster when we transition quickly and our defense has done a terrific job of moving that … [Read more...] about Housley: Our leadership group leads ‘the right way’
Hutton: 'We're taking some good steps early on'
'"I think we're taking some good steps early on. We have a lot of young guys so they will take their bumps and bruises. It's a hard league to play in. There's a lot of teams that have the depth and the veteran guys that have played a lot of minutes. For some of the young guys, it's kind of learning what you can and can't get away with in this league. It's a [high-checking] … [Read more...] about Hutton: ‘We’re taking some good steps early on’
Bogosian, Sobotka return to practice
'Bogosian has been out since sustaining a lower-body injury during the Sabres' preseason game in Clinton, N.Y. on Sept. 25. Phil Housley said the team is being cautious with the defenseman, who had season-ending hip surgery in January.' … [Read more...] about Bogosian, Sobotka return to practice
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks get first win as six different players score (Buffalo News) Straight-shooting coach Chris Taylor sets strong foundation for Amerks (Buffalo News) Special teams propel Amerks to first win of season (Amerks.com) Crunch suffer first loss of the season, 6-3, to Amerks (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' improved passing a product of work ethic, attention to detail
'“I think just the movement, the new players we acquired, certainly we’ve really tried to focus on our game as far as our transition,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said after the victory against Vegas. “But I think it all starts with the way we come back and our checking detail. We turned over a lot of pucks with back pressures tonight, which allowed us to get back in the … [Read more...] about Sabres’ improved passing a product of work ethic, attention to detail
Eichel is electric as Sabres speed past Golden Knights
'The captain scored two goals and was flying all around the KeyBank Center ice, looking every bit the superstar the Sabres need him to be. No coincidence Buffalo doubled up the Vegas Golden Knights, 4-2, to push its record to 2-1 for the first time since 2013 with a solid win against a team that was in the Stanley Cup final a scant four months ago.' … [Read more...] about Eichel is electric as Sabres speed past Golden Knights
'Instagram model' Ristolainen is still Sabres' workhorse
'“Oh my God, this guy, he’s an Instagram model,” fellow defenseman Marco Scandella said. “It’s hilarious. I just chirp at him all the time. But he definitely works his (butt) off in the summer. That’s why he puts it up. That’s no joke. … That’s him day in, day out. He’s actually showing the real him.' … [Read more...] about ‘Instagram model’ Ristolainen is still Sabres’ workhorse
Sabres Notebook: Good news on the goaltending front
'"He's leading by example with his work ethic by being a good pro but obviously he's backed it up," said coach Phil Housley. "He's had some really good games for us, especially the last two. When we've needed a save, he's come up with it. It's great to see him voice his opinion after game one. I think the guys took it to heart and you're seeing the result of what he's saying."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Good news on the goaltending front
The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Golden Knights 2
'The Sabres got a standing ovation from many of the fans after scoring on their first three shots of the middle stanza, an outburst that keyed an impressive 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Golden Knights 2
Sabres beat Golden Knights, go over .500 for first time since 2013
'For most teams, that mark would hold little significance. Heck, the season isn’t even a week old. But for the Sabres, who have finished dead last three times in five years, it means a whole lot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Golden Knights, go over .500 for first time since 2013
Sabres notes: Jason Pominville’s goal reward for fourth line’s strong play
'“It’s amazing, those guys have been the most consistent (line) since they were put together,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said after Pominville scored in Monday afternoon’s 4-2 win against the Vegas Golden Knights. “They’ve had some good opportunities and looks, but (they’re) very trustworthy, reliable. I can put them in a D-zone faceoff against the opposing team’s best lines.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jason Pominville’s goal reward for fourth line’s strong play