'"I try not to put too much on myself but that's not the easiest thing for me," he said. "You have to balance it out. There are some nights you're just chasing the puck around and that's how it goes. And that can happen even in high school, too. You just stay with it, believe in what you're doing, that it will pay off and that you'll get chances. Just be ready for them when … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt looks to pick up where he left off before Sabres break
Archives for January 29, 2019
Sabres Notebook: Jeff Skinner, Jack Eichel avoid injuries in collision
'The incident was reminiscent of a 2012 practice collision in KeyBank Center when Sabres defenseman Jordan Leopold skidded on the ice and took out coach Lindy Ruff from behind. Ruff crashed to the ice on his back and suffered three broken ribs, forcing him to watch the next few games from the press box rather than the bench.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Jeff Skinner, Jack Eichel avoid injuries in collision
Sabres’ Nathan Beaulieu, Matt Hunwick patiently waiting to play
'“It’s not so much my body, my hands, my legs,” said Sabres defenseman Nathan Beaulieu, who has been scratched 12 out of the last 15 games. “It’s more the mental part of it. The game’s really fast. You step in the position you’re in, a lot is on the line, so it’s important that you’re ready.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nathan Beaulieu, Matt Hunwick patiently waiting to play
Sabres’ Jack Eichel snags memorabilia; Phil Housley unsure about defense
'“I grabbed one of (Sidney) Crosby’s sticks,” Eichel said this afternoon inside KeyBank Center. “That was cool. I had been waiting on one of those for a little bit.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel snags memorabilia; Phil Housley unsure about defense
Tuesday's Columbus Coverage
Columbus takes aim at Buffalo, Metro leaders (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Blue Jackets preview (NHL.com) Preview: Blue Jackets back at it as Buffalo visits Nationwide Arena (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Columbus Coverage
The Sabres are sliding in aftermath of their early season winning streak, but don’t count Buffalo out
'Do the Sabres make the post-season? It’s no guarantee. But the real Buffalo lies somewhere between the 10-game winning streak and the league bottom feeder that has struggled ever since, and if they can find that middle before it’s too late, the Sabres may very well be able to sneak in and snap their seven-year drought.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres are sliding in aftermath of their early season winning streak, but don’t count Buffalo out
The Sabres are looking to get a stagnant power play going
'The first power play unit consisted of Jack Eichel, Jeff Skinner, Sam Reinhart, Kyle Okposo and Rasmus Ristolainen. The second unit was Evan Rodrigues, Casey Mittelstadt, Tage Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin. Coner Sheary and Jason Pominville alternated on the wing.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres are looking to get a stagnant power play going
Back to work
'The Sabres have 34 games left in the regular season, 18 of which will be played at KeyBank Center, including a critical seven-game homestand from February 1 through the 15th. The Sabres are 14-6-3 on home ice, while they are just 10-12-3 on the road. In the last 12 games away from home, the Sabres are an unsightly 2-8-2 and have given up 42 goals.' … [Read more...] about Back to work
'This is the fun part': Sabres embracing road ahead
'"This is why you play hockey," he said. "This is the fun part. Last year, coming off the break, we knew we were in a position that was almost impossible to make the playoffs. It wasn't that fun coming back. Other teams are pushing too and when you don't have much to play for, it isn't easy."' … [Read more...] about ‘This is the fun part’: Sabres embracing road ahead