'"It's obviously huge to have a game like that. It goes to show you, in that third period, what type of team we have here. There's a lot of confidence and it was nice to see."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Penguins
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Jason Botterill looking for more competition for Ristolainen's minutes
'On the possibility of trading Jeff Skinner: "The deadline never came into play. Both sides are working to get a deal done here. There's never been threats or anything like that."' … [Read more...] about Jason Botterill looking for more competition for Ristolainen’s minutes
Sabres pick up much-needed win, top Penguins in overtime
'Sheary wasn't the only one who shined on the stat sheet Friday night. Playing in his first ever game at KeyBank Center, defenseman Brandon Montour picked up his first assist on Sheary's first goal and then scored the game-tying goal late in the third period, his first as a Sabre. Jack Eichel also scored in the win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pick up much-needed win, top Penguins in overtime
Sabres Beat Penguins 4-3 in OT Thriller
'Pittsburgh would score two unanswered to take a 3-2 lead in the second period. However, with less than three minutes to go, newly acquired defenseman Brandon Montour would rifle a shot on net from the blue line to tie the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Beat Penguins 4-3 in OT Thriller
Sheary, Sabres win in OT, hand Penguins third loss in four games
'"Whenever you put a team like that on the power play for as much as we did in the second, for one, I think it ruins the flow of the game," said Eichel, the Buffalo captain. "And two, you're giving their best players a lot of touches and they're getting into the game and starting to feel themselves. So it's never easy. I know if you're on that opposite side and you're getting … [Read more...] about Sheary, Sabres win in OT, hand Penguins third loss in four games
Sheary scores twice as Sabres beat Penguins in overtime
'"I just think it shows them that they can still come back again if they stay the course and stick with it," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "These guys fought right through to the end …It just shows if you keep fighting - and our determination was really solid in the third and overtime - that we can find a way to win. It just reminds them that they can still do it."' … [Read more...] about Sheary scores twice as Sabres beat Penguins in overtime
Rasmus Dahlin learning to absorb big hits, make little plays for Sabres
'"I’m so happy," he beamed following practice Thursday. "I wouldn’t have expected this kind of season. So far it’s good, but we have to get some wins back and get back on track. There’s something positive in the group right now."' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin learning to absorb big hits, make little plays for Sabres
Sabres' Carter Hutton suffers injury in practice; Vladimir Sobotka, Marco Scandella day to day
'"We'll evaluate that later today and tomorrow morning but just being cautious with it right now, so we got him off the ice," Housley told reporters when asked if Hutton will play against the Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Carter Hutton suffers injury in practice; Vladimir Sobotka, Marco Scandella day to day
Sabres’ Brandon Montour already comfortable in Buffalo
'After Montour returned to his snow-covered rental car, he tweeted a photo of a brush and the clean windshield with the words, “Oh boy! Have to start getting back in the swing of things!”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Brandon Montour already comfortable in Buffalo
Sabres goalie Carter Hutton leaves practice, status uncertain for Friday
'Hutton “tweaked something in his lower body,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. He could be unavailable for Friday’s home game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Carter Hutton leaves practice, status uncertain for Friday
Friday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Penguins deal with injuries ahead of Sabres game (The Sports Xchange) Penguins at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Game Preview: Pens-Sabres (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Sabres' Montour gets his first practice with his new team
'Brandon Montour participated in his first practice with his new team. The kid spent his first two days with the Sabres basically functioning on no sleep. He had Wednesday off and now he’s getting back to normal, “I got a little bit of sleep, the day off was nice. I got a rental car, went to the mall and got a few things for the winter."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Montour gets his first practice with his new team
On and off the ice, Montour continues adjustment to Buffalo
'Montour said he felt OK in his debut, admitting to a couple of "boneheaded" plays that come with the learning curve of playing on a new team while also showcasing the skating and passing ability that should make him an asset on the Buffalo back end moving forward.' … [Read more...] about On and off the ice, Montour continues adjustment to Buffalo
Hectic travel, no practice make Brandon Montour 'work in progress' for Sabres
'"I really liked his game," coach Phil Housley said of Montour. "He attacked the game and tried to make a difference out there. I loved the speed he brought, his tenacity. It’s just a work in progress. He’s getting accustomed to his teammates, but I really liked his game."' … [Read more...] about Hectic travel, no practice make Brandon Montour ‘work in progress’ for Sabres
Sabres still paying for the sins of Tim Murray
'It's cruel sometimes to play the what if game and you'll often hear coaches/executives say that you can't do it. Actually you can, and it's one of the only ways to judge how a general manager is doing in his job. What if Tim Murray didn't try to rush his team to contention? Where did those waves of prospects go? The Sabres are still searching to replace the roster depth that … [Read more...] about Sabres still paying for the sins of Tim Murray