'“The puck was on its way to the player, and Risto was committed to stepping up and taking the body,” Gorges said. “The puck stopped and didn’t continue to go. I don’t know if Risto saw that. I think he thought on 99 percent of the plays that puck continues forward onto the guy’s tape and it’s a good hit.' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen watches Sabres’ loss, could sit more
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Mike Harrington: Crosby makes major entry to highlight reel
'A one-handed backhand to the top corner? Flying down the middle of the ice at full speed? Who does that?' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Crosby makes major entry to highlight reel
Sabres Notebook: Ruhwedel finds fit in Pittsburgh
'“You’ve got to find the right fit. You’ve got to look at depth charts, all the players in the organization, see where you stack up. It’s an interesting game you play. Once Pittsburgh did come around and reach out to us, it wasn’t too difficult of a decision to choose them. Like I said, they have a very good history with a lot of talented players on this team.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Ruhwedel finds fit in Pittsburgh
Quick hits: Penguins 3, Sabres 1
'Buffalo failed to connect on its only power-play chance in KeyBank Center. The Sabres lost for the first time in three games, while Pittsburgh moved to 8-1-1 in the last 10.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Penguins 3, Sabres 1
Special teams give Sabres fond farewell at The Joe
'"The penalty kill was great today," said goalie Robin Lehner, who made 34 saves. "I had two or three good shots on four penalties. Ryan O'Reilly won good faceoffs, everybody had good clears and got it down the ice."' … [Read more...] about Special teams give Sabres fond farewell at The Joe
Memories abound at The Joe in Sabres' final visit
'The arena opened as the replacement to Olympia Stadium on Dec. 27, 1979, completed at a cost of $57 million and named after the iconic heavyweight boxer and Detroit native. It will be replaced this fall by the $733 million Little Caesars Arena, about a mile uptown. It is technically the second-oldest rink in the NHL although New York's Madison Square Garden (1968) was … [Read more...] about Memories abound at The Joe in Sabres’ final visit
Quick Hits: Sabres 2, Red Wings 1
'The Sabres are 3-0-1 against Detroit this season and won three straight over the Wings for the first time since the 1988-89 season. They finished 14-23-6 all-time at the Joe, winning their final two appearances in the building that will close for hockey April 9 after 38 years.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Sabres 2, Red Wings 1
Sabres' Ennis needs to make most of his minutes
'“It doesn’t get any more frustrating than that,” said Ennis, whose season was interrupted by sports hernia/groin surgery. “It’s been a tough go, but there’s a lot worse things in life. You’ve got to work yourself out of any rut you’re in. You’ve got to work yourself out of any situation you’re in."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ennis needs to make most of his minutes
Sabres Notebook: Ristolainen's shootout skills; Austin could make NHL debut
'“We were getting to that point where you knew the D-men were going to start to get involved,” defenseman Josh Gorges said after practice in HarborCenter. “You know with his skill level he’s got the ability to step in and do something great. To pull a move like that? I didn’t see that coming, but I don’t think anybody did. I’m sure that’s why he was able to put that one home. … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Ristolainen’s shootout skills; Austin could make NHL debut
Mike Harrington: If Bylsma goes, Sabres' time for excuses will be over
'You want quit, go watch what's happening to poor Lindy Ruff in Dallas. I was in the stands Sunday in San Jose as the Stars packed it in during a 5-1 loss to the Sharks. It was more of the same two nights later in a 7-1 butt-kicking in Edmonton. Part of the reason the Sabres don't get flogged like that is because Robin Lehner and Anders Nilsson generally don't allow it to … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: If Bylsma goes, Sabres’ time for excuses will be over
Inside the Sabres: Vegas will roll the expansion dice on ...
'The seven we’ll protect are Okposo, Ryan O’Reilly, Evander Kane, Marcus Foligno, Johan Larsson, Ennis and William Carrier. That leaves Vegas with the opportunity to select Girgensons, Matt Moulson, Nicholas Deslauriers and Justin Kea.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Vegas will roll the expansion dice on …
Ten rounds later, Sabres finally enjoy shootout win
'The Sabres were pretty deliberate through overtime against the vaunted Anaheim attack, drawing boos from the crowd at a couple points. The Ducks are super talented but were somehow only 2-8 in OT this season. Still, the Sabres seemed content to be patient and then go for quick bursts from Jack Eichel an others.' … [Read more...] about Ten rounds later, Sabres finally enjoy shootout win
'07 Cup reunion with Ducks rekindles May's memories
'"What was amazing was that I hadn't seen a lot of these guys and time stood still," May said. "You walked in the building and it was like walking in the locker room again even though it was just going inside. All the hugs and how-ya-doings. It was like we had still been together."' … [Read more...] about ’07 Cup reunion with Ducks rekindles May’s memories
Quick Hits: Sabres 2, Ducks 1 (SO)
'The Sabres improved to 2-6 in shootouts this year and backup goalie Nilsson has won both of them. He beat Pittsburgh Nov. 17 in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Sabres 2, Ducks 1 (SO)
Kings crown Sabres but Lehner gets his say
'The Kings crowned the Sabres on the shot counter, 15-2, in the first period and the Sabres still had just six shots on goal with the game 35 1/2 minutes old before finally creating some offensive push.' … [Read more...] about Kings crown Sabres but Lehner gets his say