'Hutton owns a 13-12-3 record this season, while Ullmark is 9-1-3 and second in the NHL in points percentage for backup goalies at .808 (21 of 26 points). The only one better is Winnipeg’s Laurent Brossoit, who has an 8-1-1 record and .850 points percentage (17 of 20).' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Linus Ullmark surging, could earn second consecutive start
Archives for January 5, 2019
Sabres to take a break from schedule to showcase skills for charity
'The Sabres are hosting their first annual skills challenge at 12:30 p.m., when the players will be split into two teams to compete in five events: the shootout, hardest shot, shooting accuracy, 3-on-1 power play and a puck control relay.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to take a break from schedule to showcase skills for charity
Sabres’ Tage Thompson learning to utilize big body
'Thompson’s season began to change about a month in when the Sabres scratched him seven times in nine games. The youngster embraced the team’s development plan for him, working closely with the coaching staff on and off the ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson learning to utilize big body
Saturday's Boston Coverage
Bruins pregame notes: Bruins prep for another Sabres showdown (Boston Herald) Bruins hope to gain edge in budding rivalry with Buffalo (Quincy Patriot Ledger) Sabres-Bruins Preview (The Sports Xchange) Bruins putting special focus on important "four-point game" vs. Sabres (NBC Sports Boston) Sabres at Bruins preview (NHL.com) Need to Know: Bruins vs. Sabres … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage
Sabres' Pilut played well after sitting two games
'“I’m trying to get more and more comfortable out there because I love playing the power play, so I just take every chance I get out there and try to make the best of it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Pilut played well after sitting two games
2018-2019 midseason awards for the Buffalo Sabres
'This was easy. Eichel is having his best season as a pro and if he keeps producing points at his current pace, he'll be a strong candidate to win the Hart Trophy at the end of the season. In 40 games the Sabres 22-year-old captain has 15 goals and 34 assists good for 49 points. His hot start has earned him a second consecutive trip to the NHL All-Star game and has helped put … [Read more...] about 2018-2019 midseason awards for the Buffalo Sabres
Halfway there: Sabres on 100-point pace
'“Basing off last year, I'd be pretty happy. We have a lot of work to do obviously,” said Housley. “This is a big game for us -- Florida was a big game for us. We haven't had good fortune against them. Our guys found a way to win. There's a lot of work to be done ahead of us."' … [Read more...] about Halfway there: Sabres on 100-point pace
Pilut adjusted on the fly in win over Panthers
'One ability Pilut has displayed throughout his short tenure in Buffalo is his ability to create shot lanes from the blue line, which he exhibited again on Sam Reinhart's goal in the third period against Florida. Pilut wound up and shot between the legs of an oncoming defender, placing it in a good spot for Reinhart to connect with a deflection. … [Read more...] about Pilut adjusted on the fly in win over Panthers
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
The Rocket bows in a shootout (Laval Courier) Nylander lifts Amerks to shootout win over Rocket (Amerks.com) The Rocket closes 3 to 2 in fusillade in a match disputed (RocketLaval.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage