'“It was good that we came out and had a good start,” he added. “It sparked the crowd and I think they were tremendous from there. I thought we used them to our advantage.”' … [Read more...] about Olofsson scores 2 in Sabres home-opening 7-2 win over Devils
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Former Sabres captains help kick off franchise’s 50th season
'Perreault joked about how tight-fitting his No. 11 jersey was by saying it’s been a while since he was at his playing weight.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres captains help kick off franchise’s 50th season
Final: Sabres Dominate Devils 7-2
'Buffalo got out to an early power play after a holding call to New Jersey's Will Butcher. The Sabres went to work on the power play and Victor Olofsson was allowed free at the top of the circle to fire a wrist shot right by Mackenzie Blackwood. Jack Eichel scored toward the end of the period on the power play as well. The Sabres controlled play all period and it showed.' … [Read more...] about Final: Sabres Dominate Devils 7-2
Sabres put on a show for the home fans
'The Sabres did all of this in front on many of their former captains including Gil Perreault. The first player ever drafted by the Buffalo Sabres was back for the captains’ celebration. The team is honoring its 50th anniversary this year and Gil Perreault is a huge part of the history. He said, “It’s great, 50 years in Buffalo and the first few years the fans were great, … [Read more...] about Sabres put on a show for the home fans
Sabres top Devils 7-2, start season 2-0 for first time since 2012-2013
'One of the biggest things we saw when the Sabres opened up the season a few nights ago was their energy all game long. Saturday brought a different game and different opponent but that energy was nearly the exact same.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Devils 7-2, start season 2-0 for first time since 2012-2013
Sabres shutdown Devils in 7-2 win in home opener
'“Everybody will remember the goals, but the physicality, the way we stood up for each other in that respect, was really team, sacrificial like,” head coach Ralph Krueger said. “The noise was loud and the building had a lot of fun and we’re going to work hard to get this in here very often this year.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres shutdown Devils in 7-2 win in home opener
The boys are back in town; Fans celebrate 50 years of hockey in the Queen City
'“I’m excited. The team looks a lot better than it has in the last couple of years,” said Sabres fan William Perry. “I’m looking forward to a great season.”' … [Read more...] about The boys are back in town; Fans celebrate 50 years of hockey in the Queen City
4 Observations: Sabres beat Devils 7-2
'Ok, that might be a stretch considering the Blue & Gold have only played two games. However, this year’s Sabres squad is a far cry from the teams that have skated around aimlessly the last few seasons…and it’s not by accident they’re playing well.' … [Read more...] about 4 Observations: Sabres beat Devils 7-2
Sabres score seven, defeat Devils in home opener
'"We know that those are huge opportunities in the League the way it is today and how tight these games are," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "Our penalty kill, again, has been outstanding. But more than anything, the way we're moving the puck, the way we're staying in motion. We're not stuck anywhere in one spot, and the way everyone's filling the lanes, we're lethal there … [Read more...] about Sabres score seven, defeat Devils in home opener
Sabres welcome back 15 former captains to celebrate opening night
'"It's great," Perreault told MSG before the game. "It's always great to see the boys and guys you played with for so many years in the early years of the franchise, and it's always nice to see them."' … [Read more...] about Sabres welcome back 15 former captains to celebrate opening night
'It gives you goosebumps': Current players, alums react to memorable win
'"We take a lot of pride in our alumni here," alternate captain Jake McCabe said. "I knew Jack was going to have a good night, that's for sure. He takes a ton of pride wearing that 'C.'"' … [Read more...] about ‘It gives you goosebumps’: Current players, alums react to memorable win
At the Horn: Devils 2 - Sabres 7
'The Sabres power play was hot all night, finishing 3-for-4. Olofsson opened the scoring 2:56 into the game and Eichel made it 2-0 late in the first, also with the man advantage.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Devils 2 – Sabres 7
Getting better on defense is a must for the new-look Sabres
'"I look at it from the standpoint of knowing what a player might want to hear," Smith said. "I try to put myself in a position that if I am that player, what would I like to hear today? If he’s had a tough day, does that player need me to be hard on him? Or does he already know he’s made the mistakes and now we’re going to build him back up. ... There are times during the … [Read more...] about Getting better on defense is a must for the new-look Sabres
Sabres preparing to face 'dangerous' New Jersey Devils in home opener
'Almost four months later, his vision for the Sabres was finally illustrated to the public during a 3-1 season-opening win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night. Naturally, there is palpable excitement and confidence surrounding the Sabres entering their home opener Saturday against the New Jersey Devils.' … [Read more...] about Sabres preparing to face ‘dangerous’ New Jersey Devils in home opener
Sabres’ plan for goalies Carter Hutton, Linus Ullmark still unclear
'“It was a decision out of the coaching room where certainly the experience and the leadership that we felt we needed (Thursday) was better served with Hutton,” Krueger said Friday inside KeyBank Center. “We thought Linus had a great camp. He’s shown a lot of good minutes and we feel confident with both.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ plan for goalies Carter Hutton, Linus Ullmark still unclear