'“We don’t set goals, obviously we knew where we stood coming into that homestand and this is the last game and it puts us in a good position at 4-2-1, but it’s going to be tough because New York’s playing some very good hockey right now, but we just continue to focus on the day-to-day process and not looking too far ahead.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bogosian and Mittelstadt return to practice
Archives for February 2019
Hunwick has made strong impression in Sabres' dressing room
'"He's a hell of a teammate, hell of a guy," Bogosian said. "[He's] brought that veteran presence. Just a super nice person, a guy that guys want to be around and joke around with. He brings a lot to our locker room."' … [Read more...] about Hunwick has made strong impression in Sabres’ dressing room
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks gearing up for crucial three-game weekend (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Linus Ullmark: Meet the man behind the Minions mask, quirks and all
'"I would say I'm quirky, unique," Ullmark said, unabashedly, in KeyBank Center following practice last week. "I would rather be unique than normal. That’s how I see it. I don’t have any issues with me being me and people seeing me as quirky or fun or whatever they say. I try to be me every day, every week. Try to enjoy life as much as possible."' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark: Meet the man behind the Minions mask, quirks and all
Sabres defense keeping them in Wild Card race
'“I mean any team's a good team defensively when they play well and with structure. When you get away from it you hand free opportunities and you don't make them earn their breakouts,” added winger Jason Pominville. “It makes any team easier to play against and I thought we got away from it a little bit. Now we're trending in the right direction. We've got one more at home … [Read more...] about Sabres defense keeping them in Wild Card race
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks: January in review (WGR-AM) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres use patience, persistence to grind out 3-1 win over Islanders
'"It’s not flashy hockey, but it’s that time of year," Jason Pominville, who scored his 13th goal of the season on one of the Sabres' 22 shots, said. "It’s that time of year you need to defend to win games. I think everyone is starting to realize that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres use patience, persistence to grind out 3-1 win over Islanders
Mike Harrington: Sabres' buy-in to defensive grind keeps them in the hunt
'"That's all it was. It wasn't pretty hockey out there, that's for sure," said Kyle Okposo. "In the last three games, we've taken a good step in how we need to play defensively. Everybody on the bench knows when we get scrambly for a little bit, we're saying the right things. We're going, 'sort it out'. We stuck with it."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres’ buy-in to defensive grind keeps them in the hunt
Sabres Notebook: Casey Mittelstadt out with lower-body injury
'Mittelstadt, a 20-year-old rookie center, was a game time decision because of a “little bang,” according to coach Phil Housley, and did not participate in pregame warm-up ahead of puck drop. In his place, winger C.J. Smith moved back into the lineup and Evan Rodrigues centered the second line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Casey Mittelstadt out with lower-body injury
The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Islanders 1
'Jason Pominville and Jeff Skinner had goals for the Sabres, who led 2-1 after two periods despite having only 10 shots on goal. Buffalo finished with only 22 shots, and Johan Larsson provided an insurance goal with 2:25 remaining in regulation.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Islanders 1
Timely goals, strong defense help Sabres down Islanders
'“It’s the time of year you need to defend to win games,” said Sabres winger Jason Pominville, who connected captain Jack Eichel’s nifty backhand pass to score the winning goal 6:49 into the second period. “I think everybody’s starting to realize that.”' … [Read more...] about Timely goals, strong defense help Sabres down Islanders
Sabres notes: Robin Lehner, Thomas Greiss forming dynamic tandem
'“We’re both good goalies that (have) been in difficult situations,” Lehner said prior to Tuesday’s 3-1 loss to the Sabres. “We’re not in a difficult situation anymore. We’re in a good situation we haven’t been (in) before. I think it’s just our normal potential.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Robin Lehner, Thomas Greiss forming dynamic tandem
Wednesday's New York Coverage
Sabres end Islanders' winning streak at 3 (Newsday) Brock Nelson awaits his Islanders fate as trade deadline looms (Newsday) Islanders suffer setback in 3-1 loss to Sabres (SportsNet New York) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Recap: Isles Win Streak Snapped in 3-1 Loss to Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New York Coverage
Eichel, Ullmark team up in Sabres’ 3-1 win over Islanders
'“You’ve got to stay patient against a team like that,” Eichel said of an Islanders’ opponent that entered the game allowing a league-low 133 goals. “We just matched their intensity.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Ullmark team up in Sabres’ 3-1 win over Islanders
Sabres out-chance the Islanders for 3-1 win
'Buffalo outshot the Islanders 12-10 in the third period, scoring once in the final frame to secure the win. New York had more shots overall in the game 25-22. Ullmark made 24 saves to help in the win. The Sabres were not called for a single penalty in the game, and New York was penalized just once.' … [Read more...] about Sabres out-chance the Islanders for 3-1 win