'"There's so much parity in the league. In November, we were finding ways to win those one-goal games. Right now, we're struggling to find ways to win those games. I think, over the last couple of weeks, it's not as if we've been playing poorly but at key times in the games we haven't found that opportunity to get to the net a little bit more, to find a way to create more … [Read more...] about Botterill: The key to our success here is developing our young players
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5 Observations: Sabres stomp Devils 5-1 thanks to second period swarm
'Buffalo was all over New Jersey from the start of the second, turning a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 lead after just four minutes. From that point on the Sabres never looked back and spent most of the next 16 minutes generating chances. If it weren't for a couple huge saves from Kinkaid, it's not unrealistic to think the Sabres could've scored seven goals in the second.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres stomp Devils 5-1 thanks to second period swarm
Sabres strike for five goals in second, rout Devils
'"All four lines contributing, a lot of O-Zone chances, it could have been ever more in the second," winger Evan Rodrigues said after the game. "That's what happens when you rolling your shifts over in the o-zone. In the past games, we've had our chances but we haven't had sustained pressure like we had today."' … [Read more...] about Sabres strike for five goals in second, rout Devils
Two Sabres score first goal in win against Devils
'"It's one of those things. We come back here in the room and we know we played well," Hutton said. "We obviously weren't up on the scoreboard, but we knew if we'd stick to it, things would go our way."' … [Read more...] about Two Sabres score first goal in win against Devils
Pilut, Smith help fuel 5-goal 2nd period in win over Devils
'"We had all four lines contributing, a lot of O-zone chances," said Evan Rodrigues, who assisted on McCabe's shorthanded goal. "It could've been even more in the second. That's what happens when you're rolling shifts over in the O-zone and tiring teams out. That's when you start to get rewarded.' … [Read more...] about Pilut, Smith help fuel 5-goal 2nd period in win over Devils
Jack Eichel returns to Sabres practice, 'not a rush' to play
'“I think the hardest part about it is just the mental aspect, and we’ve talked about this before the last few years, just not being able to get out there and do it. But it feels good to practice today. It feels good to make strides. I felt good. I’m feeling like myself again. So like I said, just want to try and see what (Tuesday) brings."' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel returns to Sabres practice, ‘not a rush’ to play
Sabres’ Jason Pominville remaining confident as ice time dips
'“Everyone’s a competitor and … whether you’re playing 10 or 20 or 30 (minutes), you always feel like you can get more,” Pominville said Monday. “Obviously, I’m no different. But am I going to sit here and complain and feel sorry for myself? Absolutely not. I’ll just go out there and work."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jason Pominville remaining confident as ice time dips
Sabres’ Jack Eichel practices, has no return date yet
'“Him just coming back and getting the OK to practice was a good sign,” said Housley, whose Sabres host the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel practices, has no return date yet
Tuesday's New Jersey Coverage
Devils' lines, pairings vs. Sabres (1/8/19) | Buffalo missing Jack Eichel and Sam Reinhart? (Newark Star Ledger) How they line up: NJ Devils won't face Sabres' Jack Eichel (Bergen Record) Devils-Sabres Preview (The Sports Xchange) Devils at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Game Preview: Devils at Sabres (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New Jersey Coverage
Sabres get Eichel back at practice
'"Obviously it's tough when you're not on the ice," he said after practice. "It's nice to be back at practice and just being around the guys, obviously competing, doing that sort of thing. It was nice."' … [Read more...] about Sabres get Eichel back at practice
Jack Eichel Returns To Practice After Missing Two Games
'"You guys know me, I'm a competitive guy," said Eichel. "I like to be out there every night and it kills me not to be out there, it kills me not to be playing, it kills me not to be hanging out ith these guys every day and competing so. I think the hardest thing about it is just the mental aspect and we've talked about this before the last few years just not being able to get … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel Returns To Practice After Missing Two Games
Eichel, Girgensons return to practice with Sabres
'Sabres coach Phil Housley said Eichel's status for the team's home game against New Jersey on Tuesday will be decided in the morning. The same goes for Zemgus Girgensons, who was a full participant in practice for the first time since sustaining an upper-body injury on Dec. 22.' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Girgensons return to practice with Sabres
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks keeping it all in the family (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Skills challenge in front of family, fans a 'one-day holiday' for Sabres
'Neither Jack Eichel nor Sam Reinhart participated, but their absences did not spoil the five events. Rasmus Dahlin, selected first overall by the Blue team, began the afternoon by narrowly beating Mittelstadt, his roommate, in the puck control relay.' … [Read more...] about Skills challenge in front of family, fans a ‘one-day holiday’ for Sabres
Sabres legend Rene Robert happy in Buffalo, excited about current team
'“This is my home,” Robert told the Times Herald on Sunday. “I’ve been here since (1972). People say, ‘Well, you’re from Montreal.’ I left Quebec, I was 18 years old. That was like 52 years ago. …' … [Read more...] about Sabres legend Rene Robert happy in Buffalo, excited about current team