'"Yes, I’m happy," Ristolainen said ahead of the Sabres' matchup Wednesday against the Anaheim Ducks. "You want more and more. This means nothing if we [mess] up next game. It’s the past now. We’re on a good pace right now and we just have to keep doing it. Last year, we played one month well but who [cares] about that month anymore? Right now it’s good but I’ve been here a … [Read more...] about Rasmus Ristolainen ‘happy,’ not satisfied with Sabres’ hot start to season
Archives for October 16, 2019
Conor Sheary joins Sabres on road trip, remains 'day to day'
'"Conor’s feeling better," Krueger said of Sheary. "We’ll assess him this afternoon. He’s still day to day, but looking good and back in the group."' … [Read more...] about Conor Sheary joins Sabres on road trip, remains ‘day to day’
Jimmy Vesey happy with Sabres, says start has been ‘good and bad’
'“Jimmy has accepted any role,” Krueger said. “I feel confident with him anywhere in the lineup. He’s a player you like to have as a coach.”' … [Read more...] about Jimmy Vesey happy with Sabres, says start has been ‘good and bad’
Wednesday's Anaheim Coverage
Anaheim plays non-conference foe Buffalo (AP) Red-hot Sabres begin Calif. swing in Anaheim (Field Level Media) Sabres at Ducks preview (NHL.com) Preview: Ducks Open Three-Game Homestand Against Surging Sabres (AnaheimDucks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Anaheim Coverage
After last season’s collapse, is there any reason to believe this season’s Sabres are the real deal?
'True, a cursory glance at NaturalStatTrick suggests some of the same good puck-luck fortune is benefitting Buffalo in the early going. Through six games, an admittedly tiny sample, the Sabres rank 13th in the NHL with a 9.8 shooting percentage at 5-on-5 and a five-a-side SP of .956, second in the league. The result is a 105.4 PDO, the third-highest mark in the NHL. But Buffalo … [Read more...] about After last season’s collapse, is there any reason to believe this season’s Sabres are the real deal?
Montour and Guhle not expected to face former teams
'Sabres D Brandon Montour has missed the first six regular season games for Buffalo dealing with a hand injury, while former Sabres defenseman Brendan Guhle has been out the last two games for Anaheim with a lower-body injury.' … [Read more...] about Montour and Guhle not expected to face former teams
Sabres' Sheary returns to practice
'The Sabres practiced in Anaheim on Tuesday. Sabres.com reported that Conor Sheary was back at practice. Instead of being week-to-week he was updated to day-to-day. The Sabres say Sheary was an extra on the line rushes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sheary returns to practice
Hutton, Ullmark enjoying early success under Bales
'"A lot of it is the fact that they both get to play then they both feel like they have a little bit of a rhythm going," assistant coach Mike Bales, who works with the goaltenders, said. "One guy's not going to sit for too long. So, they always feel game-ready because of that too. It helps a lot."' … [Read more...] about Hutton, Ullmark enjoying early success under Bales
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Bryson learning the pro game in stride (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage