'"Obviously we don’t really like our last 10 games, the record," Housley said. "I like a lot of the games we’re playing, and we’re losing by one goal. We were on the right side of things. I think [the break is] great. It gives us a reboot, a fresh start. Getting back to what we did in training camp. Getting back to work and focusing on areas we really need to improve."' … [Read more...] about Sabres return to practice, hoping for ‘fresh start’ after extended break
Archives for January 28, 2019
NHL playoff races are wild as deadline looms
'There are 23 teams in a playoff spot or within four points of one as play resumes Monday night – including 13 of the 15 teams in the Western Conference.' … [Read more...] about NHL playoff races are wild as deadline looms
Sabres Notebook: Defenseman Casey Nelson returns to practice
'Nelson, who signed with the Sabres as a free agent in March 2016, was amid a career year before suffering the injury during the first period of a 4-3 overtime loss to Toronto on Dec. 4. He has one goal among five points with a plus-6 rating in 22 games this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Defenseman Casey Nelson returns to practice
Sabres feel recharged after long break
'“I was very surprised of the execution out there for the amount of time (off), the passing,” Housley said. “There wasn’t as much bump and grind, a little at the end there, but I liked the execution. I liked the speed coming off eight or nine days.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres feel recharged after long break
Nelson returns to practice as Buffalo comes back from break
'Casey Nelson skated with the team for the first time since being injured on Dec. 4. So far Nelson has missed 19 games and likely won’t play in Columbus or Dallas.' … [Read more...] about Nelson returns to practice as Buffalo comes back from break
Sabres return to the rink, ready for a strong playoff push
'"I think we just have to string together some good hockey. We know we're not going to win every single game," the defenseman said. "Obviously that's our goal every time the puck drops is to get the win, but playing the right way, playing with what makes us a good team, play to our identity and try to be consistent that way and I think we'll find more success than not."' … [Read more...] about Sabres return to the rink, ready for a strong playoff push
Nelson returns to practice as Sabres skate for 1st time after bye week
'"Just concentrate on yourself, control what you can control," he said. "I'm not leaning on one thing or leaning one way or the other - you just keep your head down and get better every day. And when your name's called, you just go out and play. That's all about you can control."' … [Read more...] about Nelson returns to practice as Sabres skate for 1st time after bye week