Archives for 2018

'"He's already taught me a lot. He's a great coach," Dahlin said. "He really knows what hockey is about. We're talking a lot about the system and things going on right now. ... Of course, there are small things I need to improve on but we're working on it all the time. There's hundreds of things you can be better at."' … [Read more...] about 20 years later, Cup winner Steve Smith enjoying reunion with Housley

'"I've gotten like 600-700 messages from people suffering in the same ways, all looking for support," Lehner told The Buffalo News a few hours before starting in goal against the Sabres in the preseason finale at Tribute Communities Centre. "Most of these are people I don't know, whom I've never met saying they're having the same feelings, the same experiences.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s a new look and new way of life for Robin Lehner

'Jeff Skinner scored two of Buffalo's four second-period goals in a 90-second span Friday night as the Sabres outlasted the New York Islanders, 5-4, in their preseason finale at Tribute Communities Centre.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Islanders 4

'After singing the anthem, Byron would leave the penalty box, and try to find an open seat to watch the game. He never had a season ticket, and was never assigned a seat by the club. He’d wander the aisles, and on most occasions, a friendly fan would recognize him and invite him to sit.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo in the ’70s: Joe Byron’s anthems ring out at Sabres’ games