'Elliotte Friedman reported over the weekend that Pominville was being made available by the Sabres for trade. Pominville feels that was made up, “No, I don’t really react to that, I’m not in any way thinking of that now, I just want to be in the lineup and help the team. I know I can help this team and be a part of the solution, but it was probably said because I wasn’t … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Pominville said he’s not looking to be traded
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From the Locker Room: Sabres-Wild
'"It would have been nice to keep it a little tighter at the end but Linus made some big saves for us."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Wild
Housley: We wanted to 'mix things up' on the lines
'"I think there's a lot of thought that goes into it," Housley said with Howard Simon and Jeremy White on Tuesday. "We just felt that after the result against Chicago, [we wanted to] mix things up. Sometimes there are points during the season where you need to change the chemistry, get a spark, get some guys going and we just felt it was a good time. It was moving in the wrong … [Read more...] about Housley: We wanted to ‘mix things up’ on the lines
5 Observations: Reinhart lifts Sabres to 5-4 shootout win against Wild
'For my money, Sam Reinhart was the Sabres best player on Tuesday and was one of the biggest reasons why they escaped with two points.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Reinhart lifts Sabres to 5-4 shootout win against Wild
Reinhart, Ullmark lift Sabres past Wild for 5-4 win
'"Special teams, that got going tonight. So, that was a huge positive," Reinhart added. "That was a positive tonight. It was nice to get our confidence on that early. It would have been nice to keep it a little tighter at the end but Linus made some great saves for us and it was nice to get that one out."' … [Read more...] about Reinhart, Ullmark lift Sabres past Wild for 5-4 win
Sabres recover, defeat Wild in shootout
'"We can't be taking any relief out of anything right now," Reinhart said of the Sabres, who are 3-6-0 in their past nine games. "The schedule's so important for us. The games are kind of winding down in a hurry, and we know how important every game is. We've got to play with a playoff atmosphere and take advantage of that every night."' … [Read more...] about Sabres recover, defeat Wild in shootout
Reinhart, Ullmark lead Sabres to shootout win over Wild
'"It's huge," Dahlin said afterward. "We needed those points. Also, I think we have to be stronger in the D-zone. We can't let them into the game. We had a 3-1 lead. I just think we have to keep going there and play our game, not letting them in."' … [Read more...] about Reinhart, Ullmark lead Sabres to shootout win over Wild
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Guhle relishes All-Star experience (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Frustrated by Sabres' recent failures, Housley blows up all 4 lines
'“We tried different combinations within the last 10 games, 15 games, trying to find a balance, maybe a spark, some continuity within the lines,” Housley said. “Those are all subject to change as we move forward here. And we addressed the situation on Saturday after our game. We pushed forward. We’re trying to find some chemistry, some balance, a spark within those groups, and … [Read more...] about Frustrated by Sabres’ recent failures, Housley blows up all 4 lines
Thrust into adulthood, NHL's youngest players learn as they go
'Young players such as Mittelstadt, who began his professional career last March at 19 years old after one season at the University of Minnesota, often face more challenges away from the rink when adjusting to life in the NHL. They previously relied on their parents or billet families to cook, clean and do laundry.' … [Read more...] about Thrust into adulthood, NHL’s youngest players learn as they go
Sabres recall C.J. Smith from Rochester
'“He deserves a shot to get back and an opportunity,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “I like what he brings, the spark and the speed and the skill. Obviously, he’s going to get an opportunity.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall C.J. Smith from Rochester
Reeling Sabres hope new lines, defense pairs can help ignite them
'Having compiled an awful 8-14-4 mark in their last 26 games, their marathon slump has surpassed the two-month mark. In their last 10 outings, they’re a dreadful 3-7.' … [Read more...] about Reeling Sabres hope new lines, defense pairs can help ignite them
Sabres reward C.J. Smith with promotion from Amerks
'“He got the right message,” coach Phil Housley said Monday after the Sabres recalled Smith again.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reward C.J. Smith with promotion from Amerks
Tuesday's Minnesota Coverage
Wild-Buffalo game preview (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Sabres face crunch time as Wild come to town (The Sports Xchange) Wild at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Wild Warmup: Minnesota at Buffalo (Wild.com) From the Rink: Wild and Sabres clash in Buffalo on Tuesday (Wild.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Minnesota Coverage
Housley makes full line changes in practice
'“You can mix the lines up all you want, but if you don’t manage the game and you don’t have a respect for your own end, you’re going to get the same results.”' … [Read more...] about Housley makes full line changes in practice