'"It's the start of the season," he said. "Although our record is our record, there are mistakes all over the place out there. The fact we had that dialogue, had that communication to rectify those, I think is good and I think the focus right now continues to be, 'Hey, how are we getting better each day as a team?'"' … [Read more...] about Botterill addresses Sabres’ hot start, responses to adversity
Archives for October 2019
As Sabres improve 5-on-5 scoring, Victor Olofsson hopes to add his contribution
'"I think that's a real important thing but I don't think it's something that's new to me at all," Olofsson said after practice Monday in KeyBank Center. "I've been off to a hot start every season my last 3-4 years no matter where I've been playing. It's been kind of the same here and now I need to find different ways to get to the net to score."' … [Read more...] about As Sabres improve 5-on-5 scoring, Victor Olofsson hopes to add his contribution
Carter Hutton likely to reclaim the crease vs. Sharks after earning NHL's Third Star of the Week
'For the season, Hutton is 5-0 with a 1.39 goals-against average and .953 save percentage. He entered Monday's play leading the NHL in shutouts, GAA and save percentage, and was tied for second in wins. Ullmark is 2-1-1, 3.18/.913 and has posted a pair of 40-save games.' … [Read more...] about Carter Hutton likely to reclaim the crease vs. Sharks after earning NHL’s Third Star of the Week
Roth: Red-hot Buffalo Sabres no longer a 1-line show under Krueger
'“I think we all know we needed depth scoring, and offense coming out of every group, and that’s probably the most exciting thing is that there’s scoring chances coming on a regular basis,’’ Krueger said. “Every line has its own personality and it comes to that end in different ways. But we’re enjoying the chances we’re creating right now as a group.’’' … [Read more...] about Roth: Red-hot Buffalo Sabres no longer a 1-line show under Krueger
Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt, linemates starting to score after slow start
'“We got all four lines that have been very stable in terms of combinations,” Vesey said. “We stayed patient and we’re finally getting rewarded."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt, linemates starting to score after slow start
NHL third star honor caps Sabres goalie Carter Hutton’s interesting week
'Whatever plan the Sabres have is working.' … [Read more...] about NHL third star honor caps Sabres goalie Carter Hutton’s interesting week
Tuesday's San Jose Coverage
Buffalo takes home win streak into matchup with San Jose (AP) East-leading Sabres host surging Sharks (Field Level Media) Sharks at Sabres preview (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s San Jose Coverage
The Sabres got to know each other better in California
'Hutton knows there are going to be times when they have to play through tough times. He said, “It was good to see that sometimes when it is rough, we found a way to win here and it’s never easy going to those rinks playing back-to-back.” Hutton added, “It’s not always going to be pretty, we play 82 games and sometimes from the outside it’s frustrating and they’re like, ‘Where … [Read more...] about The Sabres got to know each other better in California
Hutton named NHL's 'Third Star' of the week
'His current shutout streak stands at 128:36 and dates back to October 9th's 5-4 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens.' … [Read more...] about Hutton named NHL’s ‘Third Star’ of the week
Sabres Continuing To Focus on Finding 5-on-5 Scoring Success
'“It’s good to see the 5-on-5 game going right through the lineup,” said head coach Ralph Krueger. “I think that’s what we all know we need is depth scoring, offense coming out of every group and that’s probably the most exciting thing. There’s scoring chances coming on a regular basis right through the games.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Continuing To Focus on Finding 5-on-5 Scoring Success
'Good, healthy competition': Breaking down the Sabres' balanced offense
'"We just want everybody to do well," Okposo said. "It's fun. When everybody's having success, the team's having success. I want the other guys to score just as much as myself."' … [Read more...] about ‘Good, healthy competition’: Breaking down the Sabres’ balanced offense
Hutton named NHL's 3rd Star of the Week
'Hutton has had a terrific start to the 2019-20 season, punctuated by back-to-back shutout appearances last week against the Stars and the Kings.' … [Read more...] about Hutton named NHL’s 3rd Star of the Week
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospects Rasmus Asplund, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen return to practice (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres show 'character and resiliency' to cap West Coast road trip
'"You’ve got to hit adversity," forward Marcus Johansson, who scored his fourth goal of the season, said. "It’s good for you. You kind of learn about each other. You kind of learn about the group. You realize what happens when things don’t go right. … We’ve stuck with it, and we’ve played some good teams here. This trip, it’s never an easy trip. This is a big one."' … [Read more...] about Sabres show ‘character and resiliency’ to cap West Coast road trip
Sabres send goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to Amerks
'Sabres general manager Jason Botterill said last month he hopes Luukkonen can start playing games in early November. The Finn spent the early part of the season rehabbing in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to Amerks