'“A lot of guys have been lucky enough to be in the playoffs and it will bring another aspect to our game with the guys that have been there showing us guys that haven’t been there and guys need to dig in and find more to give every single night because I don’t think you’re going to find a hungrier group to make the playoffs than in here.”' … [Read more...] about Many of the Sabres are enjoying meaningful games in February
Archives for February 2019
Rodrigues: Things have 'started to go my way'
'“I’m not gonna lie when I say it’s nice to prove people wrong,” said Rodrigues, reflecting on his journey from the minors to the NHL, “[I] just put my nose to the grindstone and have worked hard from day one and couldn’t be happier right now.”' … [Read more...] about Rodrigues: Things have ‘started to go my way’
Sabres working to keep emotions in check with playoff spot hanging in the balance
'"We can't be lackadaisical in practice. We have to make sure we're engaged and ready to give our best effort and that we're mentally engaged," said Rodrigues. "Even in games, when we get lackadaisical and sit back, that's when we tend to struggle. We have to be engaged (in practice on Wednesday) and be ready to go and have a quick start on Thursday."' … [Read more...] about Sabres working to keep emotions in check with playoff spot hanging in the balance
New option for Bills, Sabres or Bandits season ticket renewal to be offered
'Starting in the offseason, Pegula Sports and Entertainment will offer use of Easy Renew.' … [Read more...] about New option for Bills, Sabres or Bandits season ticket renewal to be offered
Drop and roll: How Ullmark channeled Hasek in victory over Wild
'"You hear all these rumors and stories about him having shutouts in practice and guys hating shooting on him because he was just dominating them," Ullmark said after practice on Wednesday. "I kind of always idolized him from that standpoint and try to be like him when I play and during practices.' … [Read more...] about Drop and roll: How Ullmark channeled Hasek in victory over Wild
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks extend point streak to nine in 2-1 shootout loss to Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch wins 7th straight with shootout decision over Rochester (Syracuse Post Standard) Crunch Come Back to Top Amerks, 2-1, in shootout (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres survive scare, beat Wild behind Reinhart's shootout goal
'Buffalo, now 26-20-6, blew a two-goal lead in the second period and allowed the tying goal with 1:37 remaining in regulation.' … [Read more...] about Sabres survive scare, beat Wild behind Reinhart’s shootout goal
Mike Harrington: Time for Sabres to turn the crease over to Linus Ullmark
'But there's no doubt after Tuesday's game, even after he gave up four goals, that it's time for the Sabres to give Linus Ullmark a run in the crease. He made 41 saves through regulation and overtime and two more in the shootout. It's hard to ask for much more.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Time for Sabres to turn the crease over to Linus Ullmark
Sabres' power play scores twice after changes
'Evan Rodridgues and Rasmus Dahlin each scored with the man advantage as the Sabres went 2 for 2 on the power play against Minnesota after converting just 3 of 33 opportunities over the previous 13 games. Minnesota entered the game with the fifth-best penalty kill in the NHL (83.8 percent).' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ power play scores twice after changes
The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Wild 4, SO
'But mixing and matching personnel did little to address his team's poor defensive play.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Wild 4, SO
Goalie Linus Ullmark helps Sabres secure shootout win over Wild
'Right now, having allowed 39 goals over the last nine contests, the Sabres are a mess defensively. So Ullmark can be forgiven for allowing four goals.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Linus Ullmark helps Sabres secure shootout win over Wild
Sabres notes: Marcus Foligno enjoying tenure with Wild
'“That’s something I take pride in is to be physical,” Foligno said prior to Tuesday’s 5-4 shootout loss to the Sabres inside KeyBank Center. “I think winning battles and things like that. Kind of just now, when you get a little bit older, become a little bit of a leader in a sense of how you have to play and perform every night for guys that follow (me)."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Marcus Foligno enjoying tenure with Wild
Former Gopher Casey Mittelstadt says he's happy he turned pro early
'“He’s really worked on his defensive-zone awareness and really make the right reads, help his defense out down low,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “I think his game has really come, especially before the break and even in these games after the break, I really like where his game’s at.”' … [Read more...] about Former Gopher Casey Mittelstadt says he’s happy he turned pro early
Now a pro, Casey Mittelstadt still ‘the biggest Minnesota kid anyone will ever meet’
'“He is harder on himself than anyone else,” Pominville said. “He’s definitely one of those guys that we know can help out offensively. He’s been put in good situations, so it’s only a matter of time for him to explode offensively and help us win more games.”' … [Read more...] about Now a pro, Casey Mittelstadt still ‘the biggest Minnesota kid anyone will ever meet’
Wednesday's Minnesota Coverage
Wild rallies to force overtime, but falls 5-4 in Buffalo as Mikko Koivu leaves injured (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Former Gopher Casey Mittelstadt says he's happy he turned pro early (Minneapolis Star Tribune) A pair of losses in a single night? Wild lose captain Mikko Koivu before falling to Sabres (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) Now a pro, Casey Mittelstadt still ‘the biggest … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Minnesota Coverage