'"I think he likes it [in Buffalo]. That's a positive. I think his family likes going to be able to watch him play more. Those are the intangibles that you can't measure, but you're talking between $9 and $10 million a year. You can't blow smoke with the fact that he's scored this many goals and has finally revealed that talent we saw early in Carolina, and now that he's … [Read more...] about Shannon: Skinner could cost the Sabres ‘between $9 and $10 million’ per-year
Archives for January 2019
5 Observations: Sabres snap losing streak, top Flames 4-3 in OT
'When the Sabres were winning, their penalty kill was lights out. These days, they can’t seem to stop anybody. On Wednesday the Flames scored twice with the man advantage — giving the Sabres three straight games when they’ve allowed their opponent to score while on the power play.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres snap losing streak, top Flames 4-3 in OT
Report: Sabres Defenseman Nathan Beaulieu requests trade
'Although at times Beaulieu makes ugly mistakes, he has been much more consistent this season than he was in his first year with the Sabres. If it hadn't been for the emergence of rookie defenseman Lawrence Pilut, Beaulieu would likely be playing a lot more. But every time Pilut is removed from the lineup his absence is notable.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres Defenseman Nathan Beaulieu requests trade
Eichel's Winner Halts Sabres Skid
'Eichel fired a shot off the bar in OT but moments later made it count beating goalie David Rittich for the winner.' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s Winner Halts Sabres Skid
Sabres defeat Flames on Eichel OT goal
'"It doesn't seem like it's been going for me lately in terms of the bounces and maybe getting chances and just not finishing," said Eichel, whose 51 points (16 goals, 35 assists) lead the Sabres. "It's nice to see that one go in. I just thought our team did a great job."' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Flames on Eichel OT goal
'Typical Eichs': Eichel's OT goal clinches win in Calgary
'"It looked like he just lulled them to sleep a little bit, and that's what makes him so special," Evan Rodrigues said. "He takes one drive and he's by a guy. Obviously, he's got a lethal shot too, so that's just typical Eichs."' … [Read more...] about ‘Typical Eichs’: Eichel’s OT goal clinches win in Calgary
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks reach halfway point of 2018-19 season (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres work to correct mistakes ahead of matchup against Calgary
'"I think it’s more being honest with each other," Housley said of the film session. "Obviously we didn’t like the way we played. To move forward sometimes you have to take a step back and look back at what’s going on. A lot of it is the odd-man rushes, puck management and just having a greater respect when we don’t have the puck that something bad can happen. Obviously we … [Read more...] about Sabres work to correct mistakes ahead of matchup against Calgary
Sabres Notebook: Carter Hutton not discouraged by bad luck
'"It’s tough," Hutton said. "It is what it is. I always hold myself accountable. It’s easy to sit here and say, ‘If this didn’t happen, if that didn’t happen.’ My job is to make saves and right now I’ve just kind of been — for whatever reason it’s just not going my way."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Carter Hutton not discouraged by bad luck
Wednesday's Calgary Coverage
Game day: Buffalo Sabres at Calgary Flames (Calgary Sun) Sabres look to break slump against red-hot Flames (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Flames preview (NHL.com) 5 things - Flames vs. Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) Projected lineup - Flames vs. Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) Say what: Flames on facing a 'desperate' Sabres team (CalgaryFlames.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Calgary Coverage
Sabres' Housley took the team through a not so fun video session
'Pominville said the video session was uncomfortable, but had to happen, “Video like that is never fun, but I think it’s good to go through that and it helps us move forward and really see the stuff that we haven’t been doing well lately.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Housley took the team through a not so fun video session
Sabres get back to work, expect 'emotional response' in Calgary
'"I think it's just more of being honest with each other," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "Obviously, we didn't like the way we played. To move forward, sometimes you've got to take a step back and look at what's going on."' … [Read more...] about Sabres get back to work, expect ’emotional response’ in Calgary
Sabres searching for answers after 'alarming' 7-2 loss to Oilers
'The bad habits that have followed them since opening night snowballed in what center Evan Rodrigues called an "eye opener." Buffalo outshot the Oilers, 43-25, however, the Sabres continue to give up too many scoring chances.' … [Read more...] about Sabres searching for answers after ‘alarming’ 7-2 loss to Oilers
Sabres' Casey Mittelstadt learning patience during rookie season
'"Patience is probably the thing I’ve learned most this year," Mittelstadt said following Monday's morning skate. "I’m pretty hard on myself and I always expect to have results right away. Maybe they haven’t come yet, but I’ve learned a lot of patience."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt learning patience during rookie season
Former Sabres defenseman Josh Gorges retires
'Though his play declined, Gorges was an emotional leader both on and off the ice. He was often out of the lineup last season, but coach Phil Housley put Gorges in the starting lineup during the 4-3 regular-season finale loss to the Florida Panthers at BB&T Center.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres defenseman Josh Gorges retires