'Sabres coach Phil Housley said Friday that Ristolainen (illness), Hunwick (upper body injury) and Bogosian (lower-body injury) will not travel to Long Island.' … [Read more...] about Sabres head to Long Island without three defensemen
Archives for March 2019
Visit to Nassau Coliseum will be special for Sabres’ Kyle Okposo
'“It’s an old barn,” a smiling Okposo said. “We’d always say, ‘It was a dump, but it was our dump and we loved it.’ It was home.”' … [Read more...] about Visit to Nassau Coliseum will be special for Sabres’ Kyle Okposo
Positivity, good feelings and new environment key to Robin Lehner's success this season for Isles
'“Everyone talks the Toronto media, and Toronto is the toughest city in the league to play in, don’t get me wrong,” Lehner added, clarifying that he wants to see his former teammates do well. “But Buffalo is not easy to play in. The media is incredibly hard. I’ve been in that negative spiral. I’ve been caught in it for a couple of years. It’s really tough and you start to lose … [Read more...] about Positivity, good feelings and new environment key to Robin Lehner’s success this season for Isles
Saturday's New York Coverage
Positivity, good feelings and new environment key to Robin Lehner's success this season for Isles (Newsday) Islanders aim to clinch playoff berth vs. visiting Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Islanders host Sabres at 7 p.m. with chance to clinch playoff berth (SportsNet New York) Sabres at Islanders preview (NHL.com) Game Preview: Islanders vs Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage
Sabres' Montour is eating up a lot of minutes
'Buffalo has only won two of the 15 games he’s played in. They didn’t do a lot of winning in Anaheim when he was there either and Montour said, “It hasn’t happened all year, I think if you look at my season with Anaheim we didn’t have the best results there too, so I think every player goes through these seasons and unfortunately mine was this year."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Montour is eating up a lot of minutes
Olofsson: NHL debut was 'a dream come true'
'"It would've been amazing to get that first goal, and that's another dream I've always had - to score a goal in the National Hockey League," Olofsson said. "I was thinking about that last night, but I was trying to be as calm as I can be and I just went out there and played my game."' … [Read more...] about Olofsson: NHL debut was ‘a dream come true’
With AHL playoff run likely, rookies making most of time in NHL
'"Having the youth, it provided us a spark yesterday," Housley said. "Whether it was in the room or on the bench, really good, positive things were going on. Even though we were down a couple times during the game, we never really felt that we weren't going to come back. We just had that energy."' … [Read more...] about With AHL playoff run likely, rookies making most of time in NHL
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester beats Laval but doesn't clinch playoff berth (Buffalo News) Injuries have made for frustrating season for Sabres prospect Sean Malone (Buffalo News) Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Thompson’s three-point night propels Amerks to 4-2 win over Rocket (Amerks.com) Belzile brings two goals in a Rocket defeat 4 to 2 facing the Americans … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Victor Olofsson, young Sabres 'bring a spark,' but comeback falls short in OT loss
'Olofsson, the 23-year-old recalled one day earlier, had a team-high five shots on goal and recorded his first career NHL point by assisting on Jack Eichel's third-period goal, which erased their second two-goal deficit of the night. Yet, one mistake sent the Sabres (31-36-10) to their fifth consecutive loss and they are 3-15-3 over their last 21 games.' … [Read more...] about Victor Olofsson, young Sabres ‘bring a spark,’ but comeback falls short in OT loss
Sabres Notebook: Tage Thompson sent to Rochester to play 'meaningful minutes'
'"I think it’s all part of his development and his plan," Housley explained. "He got some meaningful games up here, did a really good job, but it gives him a chance to get acquainted with his new teammates, get some meaningful minutes and get ready for the playoffs.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Tage Thompson sent to Rochester to play ‘meaningful minutes’
The Wraparound: Red Wings 5, Sabres 4
'Buffalo has the league's fewest points (36) since it sat atop the NHL standings Nov. 28.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Red Wings 5, Sabres 4
Sabres’ youngsters stand out in overtime loss to Red Wings
'Olofsson’s presence clearly helped ignite the Sabres, who had been shut out four times in the previous nine outings. “He brought a really good spark to our team,” Eichel said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ youngsters stand out in overtime loss to Red Wings
Sabres notes: Victor Olofsson earns spot beside Jack Eichel
'“I feel like I’ve developed throughout the season,” an excited Olofsson said prior to Thursday’s 5-4 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings inside KeyBank Center, his NHL debut. “Just to adjust a little bit to the North American style, I feel a lot more confident.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Victor Olofsson earns spot beside Jack Eichel
Friday's Detroit Coverage
Bertuzzi scores twice, including winner in OT; Red Wings continue hot streak (Detroit News) Perseverance of Red Wings' Kronwall key to Masterton nomination (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Dylan Larkin hits 30-goal mark in Detroit Red Wings win over Sabres (Detroit Free Press) Photo gallery (Detroit Free Press) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Trending: Red Wings skewer … [Read more...] about Friday’s Detroit Coverage
Bertuzzi’s OT winner leads Red Wings to 5-4 win over Sabres
'The Sabres have lost 12 of their last 13 games.' … [Read more...] about Bertuzzi’s OT winner leads Red Wings to 5-4 win over Sabres