'“(I) try to help guys wherever they need it, be kind of, I guess, an ear for certain guys if they need help in certain areas,” Stafford said. “Anything you have to do to try to stay kind of relevant. You have to adapt as your career goes on if you want to stay in this league.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Drew Stafford reunited with Mike Grier; Scott Wilson waived
Archives for January 2019
Wednesday's New Jersey Coverage
Devils unravel in 5-goal 2nd period in loss to Sabres | Rapid reaction (Newark Star Ledger) Devils doomed by dismal 2nd period dooms in loss to Sabres (Bergen Record) Devils allow five unanswered goals in second in 5-1 loss to Sabres (SportsNet New York) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Devils end road trip with a loss in Buffalo (NewJerseyDevils.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New Jersey Coverage
At the midway point of the season, let’s look at the NHL’s award front-runners
'Jeff Skinner won’t win a post-season NHL award, but only because there isn’t one that fits.' … [Read more...] about At the midway point of the season, let’s look at the NHL’s award front-runners
Skinner scores 29th, Sabres get 5 in 2nd to beat Devils 5-1
'“I really liked the way our group played,” coach Phil Housley said. “It was a total team effort.”' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores 29th, Sabres get 5 in 2nd to beat Devils 5-1
Sabres rout the Devils 5-1
'The Sabres' fifth goal of the period came on the 14th shot on goal, with Lawrence Pilut recording his first career NHL goal. It came as Sam Reinhart was creating a screen in front of the net. Conor Sheary and Rasmus Ristolainen assisted on the score that made it 5-1 Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rout the Devils 5-1
The Sabres get two wins without Jack Eichel
'Buffalo is four in back of the Leafs and two behind the Bruins. They’re one ahead of the Canadiens and Blue Jackets and are two in front of the Islanders.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres get two wins without Jack Eichel
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Devils
'"We didnt get rewarded in the first, but sustained pressure in the offensive zone and wearing down the Devils helped us."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Devils
Botterill: The key to our success here is developing our young players
'"There's so much parity in the league. In November, we were finding ways to win those one-goal games. Right now, we're struggling to find ways to win those games. I think, over the last couple of weeks, it's not as if we've been playing poorly but at key times in the games we haven't found that opportunity to get to the net a little bit more, to find a way to create more … [Read more...] about Botterill: The key to our success here is developing our young players
5 Observations: Sabres stomp Devils 5-1 thanks to second period swarm
'Buffalo was all over New Jersey from the start of the second, turning a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 lead after just four minutes. From that point on the Sabres never looked back and spent most of the next 16 minutes generating chances. If it weren't for a couple huge saves from Kinkaid, it's not unrealistic to think the Sabres could've scored seven goals in the second.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres stomp Devils 5-1 thanks to second period swarm
Sabres strike for five goals in second, rout Devils
'"All four lines contributing, a lot of O-Zone chances, it could have been ever more in the second," winger Evan Rodrigues said after the game. "That's what happens when you rolling your shifts over in the o-zone. In the past games, we've had our chances but we haven't had sustained pressure like we had today."' … [Read more...] about Sabres strike for five goals in second, rout Devils
Two Sabres score first goal in win against Devils
'"It's one of those things. We come back here in the room and we know we played well," Hutton said. "We obviously weren't up on the scoreboard, but we knew if we'd stick to it, things would go our way."' … [Read more...] about Two Sabres score first goal in win against Devils
Pilut, Smith help fuel 5-goal 2nd period in win over Devils
'"We had all four lines contributing, a lot of O-zone chances," said Evan Rodrigues, who assisted on McCabe's shorthanded goal. "It could've been even more in the second. That's what happens when you're rolling shifts over in the O-zone and tiring teams out. That's when you start to get rewarded.' … [Read more...] about Pilut, Smith help fuel 5-goal 2nd period in win over Devils
Jack Eichel returns to Sabres practice, 'not a rush' to play
'“I think the hardest part about it is just the mental aspect, and we’ve talked about this before the last few years, just not being able to get out there and do it. But it feels good to practice today. It feels good to make strides. I felt good. I’m feeling like myself again. So like I said, just want to try and see what (Tuesday) brings."' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel returns to Sabres practice, ‘not a rush’ to play
Sabres’ Jason Pominville remaining confident as ice time dips
'“Everyone’s a competitor and … whether you’re playing 10 or 20 or 30 (minutes), you always feel like you can get more,” Pominville said Monday. “Obviously, I’m no different. But am I going to sit here and complain and feel sorry for myself? Absolutely not. I’ll just go out there and work."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jason Pominville remaining confident as ice time dips
Sabres’ Jack Eichel practices, has no return date yet
'“Him just coming back and getting the OK to practice was a good sign,” said Housley, whose Sabres host the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel practices, has no return date yet