'The Sabers live another season of misery. They are missing the playoffs for the eighth consecutive year. Start a conversation with Buffalo colleagues and you will quickly feel a certain cynicism about the team.' … [Read more...] about The Sabers, a very different team four months later
Archives for March 23, 2019
After enduring slump, Conor Sheary using his speed to make impact for Sabres
'"Personally, I feel like I’m playing a little bit better," Sheary said following practice Friday. "I’m starting to use my speed a little bit more, and I’m creating a lot more turnovers than I was maybe earlier in the season. That’s the way I’m going to be effective. I may not show up on the score sheet every night, but if I can help my team win in other ways, that’s going to … [Read more...] about After enduring slump, Conor Sheary using his speed to make impact for Sabres
Newcomer Brandon Montour utilizing skills with Sabres
'“I think he’s enjoying the opportunity,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “He’s just really still trying to get acclimated to his teammates and just trying to be part of the solution. I just like the way he plays. He plays an aggressive style, he likes to join the rush, he wants to get on the attack and he’s got a little edge to his game."' … [Read more...] about Newcomer Brandon Montour utilizing skills with Sabres
Sabres’ Matt Hunwick day-to-day; Zach Bogosian practices
'Hunwick missed his second straight practice this morning inside HarborCenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matt Hunwick day-to-day; Zach Bogosian practices
Saturday's Montreal Coverage
Canadiens Game Day: Sabres won't be an easy opponent for Canadiens (Montreal Gazette) Buffalo Sabres at Canadiens: Five things you should know (Montreal Gazette) Canadiens take aim at struggling Sabres, cling to playoff spot (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Canadiens preview (NHL.com) BUF@MTL: Five things you need to know (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Montreal Coverage
Sabres' Nylander getting a chance with Eichel
'I had wondered if playing with a player of Jack Eichel’s abilities is harder. Nylander said quite the opposite, “I think it’s probably easier because you know what he’s going to do, you know he can make plays and he can shoot the puck too, so you have to be aware at all times because when he has the puck it’ll be right on you tape.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nylander getting a chance with Eichel
Nylander set to skate alongside Eichel, Sheary in Montreal
'"We're going to give him an opportunity with Jack and see what he can do," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "Jack's excited to play with Alex. He brings a skillset. I think he's just got to attack the game like he did in the third period [against Toronto] from the start of the game.When he does that, he's effective.' … [Read more...] about Nylander set to skate alongside Eichel, Sheary in Montreal
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester give up two power-play goals in loss (Buffalo News) Amerks drop third straight in 5-2 loss to Cleveland (Amerks.com) Pekar grateful for shot with Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage