'“It was definitely nice to see that and to get that type of ovation, for sure,” Pominville said after the Sabres ended their eight-game losing streak by beating the Ottawa Senators. “I’m definitely not the type of guy that likes that type of attention. But the boys were giving me a signal to go to the middle and give a wave.”' … [Read more...] about Fans, teammates celebrate Jason Pominville in rare Sabres win
Archives for April 2019
Friday's Ottawa Coverage
Garrioch Game Report: Daccord stops 35, but no victory in his Senators debut (Ottawa Sun) Daccord fails to defeat Sabers (Le Droit) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Ottawa Coverage
Emotional Pominville seals Sabres’ 5-2 win over Senators
'“I’ve really enjoyed every moment,” he said, with his voice cracking once again. “We obviously haven’t played the way we wanted. And finally to give the fans a win. They showed up. They were loud. They were good. It was a lot of fun.”' … [Read more...] about Emotional Pominville seals Sabres’ 5-2 win over Senators
Sabres dominate Senators 5-2 on Fan Appreciation Night
'The organization honored season ticket holders and other loyal fans ahead of opening faceoff, as well as in-season awards for the players during the game. On the ice, Jack Eichel and Jason Pominville stole the show as Eichel registered three points on the night, and Pominville moved up the all-time franchise leaderboard with an emotional goal in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres dominate Senators 5-2 on Fan Appreciation Night
Sabres' Pominville goes out in style
'Pominville has played 732 games in a Sabres uniform and he has a respect for the crest and the city that many others on this team don’t have. Pominville has 217 goals as a Sabre and 520 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Pominville goes out in style
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Senators
'"Not the prettiest goal, but definitely nice to get one tonight. Thought our line had good looks. Thought we deserved to get one, and the reaction from the boys and the fans was amazing."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Senators
What is Jack thinking?
'I’d assume he’s some part all of those things. If I need to say so, I don’t know Eichel. I made a decision years ago to not pursue relationships with current players. I used to enjoy knowing players on a personal level and came to find that it compromised my ability to speak freely about their play, so I stopped. Besides, I’m 25-years older than Eichel.' … [Read more...] about What is Jack thinking?
Sabres' Pominville reflects on what could be his last game at KeyBank Center
'In the third period, fans were as loud as they've been in months, as Pominville scored his 16th goal of the season, a fitting cherry on top for his potential last game as a Sabre. I'm not going to lie, it was a pretty cool moment for a pretty cool dude.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Pominville reflects on what could be his last game at KeyBank Center
Pominville scores, reflects on Sabres career as Buffalo beats Ottawa 5-2 on Fan Appreciation Night
'"I honestly thought about it this morning on the drive in, it really hit me. It's been a lot of fun. I've really enjoyed every moment. I don't know what the future holds but enjoy the next couple of days and hopefully get another win and then take a step back and make some decisions I guess."' … [Read more...] about Pominville scores, reflects on Sabres career as Buffalo beats Ottawa 5-2 on Fan Appreciation Night
Sabres defeat Senators to end eight-game losing streak
'"It's important that we were able to come out tonight, have a good effort for the fans," Eichel said. "It's nice that they were able to pack it and come support us one last time here. It's good that we were able to get a win and score some goals and make it an exciting game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Senators to end eight-game losing streak
Pominville scores goal on emotional Fan Appreciation Night
'"Thank you for everything," he said. "I left probably in tears, came back with a smile. Who knows what's going to happen now?"' … [Read more...] about Pominville scores goal on emotional Fan Appreciation Night
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Chris Taylor's steady hand has Amerks in position for Cup run (Buffalo News) Fitzgerald ready to make the jump to the pro game (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Q&A: Carter Hutton reflects on decision to sign with Sabres, outlook for future
'It's tough. I've always been a vocal leader on teams I've played for and you try to be a good locker room guy, but obviously. this year. I've played a lot more games. Sometimes when you're playing it's more difficult to be the voice in the room in a sense because I need to focus on my job. I have to take care of business and stop pucks. That's the number one issue. I think … [Read more...] about Q&A: Carter Hutton reflects on decision to sign with Sabres, outlook for future
Kim Pegula talks sports betting, fan strategy for Bills, Sabres
'“Sports betting is certainly a conversation that we’re having,” she said, “and how does that change the (in-game) experience?”' … [Read more...] about Kim Pegula talks sports betting, fan strategy for Bills, Sabres
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo responds to challenge from coach Phil Housley
'“I just feel like I kind of got back into the right head space where I knew that I could play and knew what to do to be successful and just going and doing it,” Okposo said Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo responds to challenge from coach Phil Housley