'"Right now, he's earned some ice time and he's been put on our second line with (Evan) Rodrigues and (Conor) Sheary. We're going to still give him an opportunity here. We really want to put him in a position to succeed and those decisions will be made as we move throughout the season here. It's going to be interesting how he responds to now having two to three pretty good … [Read more...] about Housley – Nylander has earned some ice time on the second line
Archives for 2019
Sabres' Dahlin is working to improve his one-time shot
'Dahlin knows he has to get that skill down and watching the way he works, I have no doubt that he will. Dahlin said, “It’s going to be a part of my game, to be a threat in the O-zone with a great one-timer, it’s dangerous.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dahlin is working to improve his one-time shot
Nylander growing comfortable alongside Rodrigues, Sheary
'"He's driving on cycles, he's making plays up ice and he's using his speed. I really like his shot mentality last game. Coming off the wing, he was thinking about shot entering the offensive zone. He's got to continue to shoot pucks."' … [Read more...] about Nylander growing comfortable alongside Rodrigues, Sheary
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres assign Pekar to Rochester (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Lance Lysowski's Sabres mailbag: Another roster overhaul this offseason?
'Softness isn't on the coaching staff, in my opinion. Part of the problem is personnel. The Sabres have some high-skilled forwards, but this is a small team that struggles to win battles in front of the net and along the boards. They need to get bigger and more physical through roster changes.' … [Read more...] about Lance Lysowski’s Sabres mailbag: Another roster overhaul this offseason?
Alex Nylander helps Sabres snap skid in 4-3 win over Blues
'Though Nylander did not score, the former top prospect is starting to show his teammates and coach Phil Housley that he can help this season and beyond.' … [Read more...] about Alex Nylander helps Sabres snap skid in 4-3 win over Blues
Mike Harrington: 'Rambunctious' Sabres fans get a nice reward
'This was a fun game against a team heading to the playoffs. The KeyBank Center crowd was listed as 18,486 and that was pretty close. And there was real, live cheering because the Sabres made plays at the offensive end, got several timely saves among Carter Hutton's 30 stops and were engaged physically all night.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: ‘Rambunctious’ Sabres fans get a nice reward
The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Blues 3, SO
'O'Reilly and the St. Louis Blues roared back to erase a two-goal deficit, only to lose to the Sabres, 4-3, when Sam Reinhart scored in the third shootout round. O'Reilly hit the post on the Blues' final attempt.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Blues 3, SO
Sabres end losing streak, get building roaring again
'For a 27-second stretch late in the third period of Sunday afternoon’s entertaining 4-3 shootout win, the Sabres started thumping every opponent in sight.' … [Read more...] about Sabres end losing streak, get building roaring again
Sabres notes: Ryan O’Reilly returns to Buffalo thriving with Blues
'“Having it the last little bit of the season here and being established in St. Louis, having that as home, I think makes it a little easier where you kind of feel more comfortable,” O’Reilly said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Ryan O’Reilly returns to Buffalo thriving with Blues
Monday's Saint Louis Coverage
Blues struggle again vs. non-playoff team, leave Buffalo with just one point (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Blues' Binnington bounces back (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Photo gallery (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Blues rally to gain point in Central race, fall to Sabres in shootout (StLouisBlues.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Saint Louis Coverage
Reinhart’s shootout winner lifts Sabres over Blues 4-3
'“I just liked the way we played after a back-to-back,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “We didn’t get the result (last night) and we haven’t gotten the result in the last two weeks. I’m just happy for our guys. They just continue to battle and fight and they found a way to win.”' … [Read more...] about Reinhart’s shootout winner lifts Sabres over Blues 4-3
Sabres end seven-game losing streak with 4-3 shootout win over Blues
'The Sabres eventually won in the shootout, 2-1 in three rounds. Jack Eichel scored to open round one, but the score was quickly evened by the Blues' Tyler Bozak. Conor Sheary was then denied in round two, but so was David Perron by Hutton. Sam Reinhart would then put Buffalo back in front 2-1 with a goal on Allen, and Hutton came up large on Ryan O'Reilly in the decisive … [Read more...] about Sabres end seven-game losing streak with 4-3 shootout win over Blues
Former Sabre O'Reilly makes his return to Buffalo
'It was fitting for the fans that the game came down to the final shootout attempt. O'Reilly needed to score or the Sabres win. He went in and hit the crossbar.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre O’Reilly makes his return to Buffalo
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Blues
'On Alex Nylander's growing confidence: "Tonight we were able to capitalize, for sure. It's a confidence thing. These last couple days he's really been showing more of it as the games roll along."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Blues