'"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
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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
Sabres going global with games in Sweden next season against Tampa Bay
'The games will be played in Ericsson Globe, a 13,500-seat circular arena that is the home of the Swedish National Team and has hosted 10 previous NHL games. Each team will be designated the home team for one game, meaning the Lightning will come to KeyBank Center just once and Buffalo will go to Amalie Arena once during the 2019-20 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres going global with games in Sweden next season against Tampa Bay
Sabres Notebook: Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart, Jeff Skinner split up again
'Despite the Sabres' struggles, the changes did come as somewhat of a surprise since Housley had been hesitant to break up his top line. Eichel, Skinner and Reinhart have skated together for the bulk of their 5-on-5 ice time this season. Their 51.36 percent shot-attempt differential and plus-7 goal differential during 5-on-5 are far better than the team's production when none … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart, Jeff Skinner split up again
Swedish Sabres excited about playing games in Stockholm
'“Most of my friends have never seen an NHL game before,” the rookie said Thursday inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Swedish Sabres excited about playing games in Stockholm
Sabres to face Lightning in Sweden next season as part of Global Series
'The games will be played at Ericsson Globe.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to face Lightning in Sweden next season as part of Global Series
Flyers, Blackhawks, Sabres and Lightning to Europe in ’19-20
'“Yes!” was how Dahlin described his first reaction to learning the news.' … [Read more...] about Flyers, Blackhawks, Sabres and Lightning to Europe in ’19-20
Dahlin passes Orr, marking major milestone in 18-year-old Sabres rookie’s superb season
'The Sabres’ willingness to give Dahlin important minutes while allowing him to make mistakes is what has given him the opportunity to make such an impact as an 18-year-old.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin passes Orr, marking major milestone in 18-year-old Sabres rookie’s superb season
Sabres' Dahlin can't wait to play two NHL games in Sweden
'Buffalo of course has Rasmus Dahlin as well as Linus Ullmark, Johan Larsson, Alex Nylander and maybe Lawrence Pilut, Victor Olofsson or Rasmus Asplund. Dahlin lives about three hours outside of Stockholm and is thrilled, “I was so happy, to get a chance to meet my family and friends while in a season, it’s amazing.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dahlin can’t wait to play two NHL games in Sweden
Sabres to play two games in Sweden next season
'At the moment, both teams have a number of Swedish players on their roster, but none bigger than Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman and Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin. Hedman was Tampa Bay's second overall pick in the 2009 NHL Draft, while Dahlin was most recently the first overall pick of the Sabres in the 2018 NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to play two games in Sweden next season