‘The Sabres were a Jekyll-and-Hyde outfit last season, going 20-11-4 at home but ruining their hopes with a 10-20-4 road record that ranked 28th out of the 31 teams in points away from home.’
Archives for January 18, 2021
Sabres Notebook: Dylan Cozens gets a bigger role with move to second line
‘”They’re a lot stronger than what I’m used to, so that’s a big adjustment there,” he said. “But I think the biggest thing I’ve picked up on is just how much guys take care of their bodies. Especially in a year like this, where there’s so many games in such a short period of time, I think the biggest thing is just ensure I take care of my body.”‘
Sabres rookie Dylan Cozens earns fast promotion to Eric Staal’s line
‘“I don’t really want to bug him too much,” Cozens said following Sunday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “But obviously he’s a guy who’s been in the league for a long time, he knows a lot, he’s won a Stanley Cup, he knows what it takes. So there’s a lot of things I can learn from him just helping me out, giving me advice.”’
Sam Reinhart misses practice with lower-body injury
‘“We will do a pregame skate again tomorrow where we can then decide our roster after that,” Krueger said on a Zoom call following this afternoon’s practice at KeyBank Center.’
Sabres’ Ralph Krueger on Bills’ win, INT return: ‘The whole city just exploded’
‘“How they’ve evolved and grown from being thrashed by the Patriots in big games just a few years ago and how they’re learning and growing,” Krueger said. “So it is a big buzz in our room. We’re all big Bills fans and we couldn’t be more pleased for (owners) Kim and Terry (Pegula) and the whole organization for the opportunity that lies ahead.”’
Monday’s Philadelphia Coverage
High-scoring Flyers host Buffalo Sabres, try to start 3-0 for first time in 10 years (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Philadelphia hosts Buffalo after Konecny’s 3-goal game (AP)
5 Things: Flyers vs. Sabres (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com)
Sabres juggle lines with Reinhart and Okposo missing practice
‘“Sam is day-to-day with a lower-body injury that appears to be manageable, so he’ll come with us on the trip and we’ll make that final decision at the pregame skate,” said head coach Ralph Krueger after practice.’
Sabres move up game against Capitals next Sunday to avoid conflict with AFC Championship Game
‘The Sabres game was scheduled for 7 p.m., but has since been moved up to 3 p.m. so it doesn’t interfere with the AFC Championship game.’
NHL moves up Sunday’s Sabres game, avoids overlap with Bills AFC Championship game
‘The Buffalo Bills are scheduled to play their AFC Championship Game at 6:40 p.m. on January 24.’
Sabres game time moved, avoids conflict with AFC championship game
‘That change, announced by the NHL on Sunday afternoon, was made to avoid a conflict with the AFC championship game, which will start at 6:40 p.m. next Sunday. The Bills will play either the Cleveland Browns or the Kansas City Chiefs, which is the No. 1 seed and last year’s Super Bowl champion.’