'“Tip your (hat) off to him, he came in a tough spot and has come in and done the job and done everything you’ve asked of him, the team asked from him,” said Sabres goalie Craig Anderson, a 19-year veteran of the NHL. “Kudos to him. Same thing, he wants to go out there and earn his ice and earn his spot. Why not him? That would be my message to him. Why not you? The door’s … [Read more...] about Michael Houser the latest goalie tasked with solving Sabres’ crisis in the crease
Archives for January 28, 2022
With Sabres thin in net, goalie Michael Houser has special chance to impress
'Right now, Houser is the only Sabres goalie who’s officially available for Saturday’s contest.' … [Read more...] about With Sabres thin in net, goalie Michael Houser has special chance to impress
Anderson still trying to see if he can play this weekend
'Anderson said up to this point, everything has been positive for him since he started practicing with the team on Jan. 21. He said it’s too early to tell about being in the lineup against the Coyotes, “It was my first full practice with my own net, so we’re just trying to see how the recovery is."' … [Read more...] about Anderson still trying to see if he can play this weekend
Craig Anderson’s rehab improving, won’t rush return to lineup
'“The last seven days so of skating, it’s been kind of similar or better than the day before, so that is positive,” Anderson said.' … [Read more...] about Craig Anderson’s rehab improving, won’t rush return to lineup
Anderson continues to progress, will evaluate playing status on Friday
'"We're just trying to see how the recovery is now, right? Felt pretty good," Anderson said. "Kind of the trend is as soon as you get out there, start moving, warm up, things start to feel better. As the day goes on, you see how the recovery goes. It's hard to say true yes or no as far as what your status is for the weekend, but we'll know more tomorrow after we get on the ice … [Read more...] about Anderson continues to progress, will evaluate playing status on Friday
Prospects Update | Johnson's game evolving at University of Minnesota
'This season as a Big 10 preseason second-team selection, Johnson has dressed in all 24 games for Minnesota, scoring a career-high two goals and nine assists. He's top five on the team in both plus/minus rating (plus-8) and blocked shots (27).' … [Read more...] about Prospects Update | Johnson’s game evolving at University of Minnesota