'"You try to play to your strengths. Skating. Trying to get up in the play," Bogosian said. "Even if you're up in the play and you don't get the puck, you're still doing something. You're drawing attention to you that might open up someone else. Anytime you can get at least four in the rush, I think it's going to be good for us offensively."' … [Read more...] about Bogosian ready to build on a fresh opportunity
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Sabres Notebook: Top lines taking shape
'"I mean there's still some opportunity for position," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We're still going to try to put guys in different spots these last two games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Top lines taking shape
Sabres Notebook: Josefson could be key option in shootouts
'Over the last three seasons, Josefson went 10 for 18 with four game-winners. Among players with at least 10 attempts, he's fifth in the league in that stretch at 55.5 percent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Josefson could be key option in shootouts
Increase in speed, aggressiveness evident with Sabres' Lehner
'The Sabres goalie was clearly more aggressive than normal during a 3-1 loss to Toronto. He made a point of challenging shooters at every opportunity, skating outside the crease to take away angles and force quicker decisions.' … [Read more...] about Increase in speed, aggressiveness evident with Sabres’ Lehner
Sabres Notebook: Cutting 11 brings roster to 36 players; Bailey embraces penalty-kill work
'The Sabres have 36 players left on their camp roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Cutting 11 brings roster to 36 players; Bailey embraces penalty-kill work
The Wraparound: Maple Leafs 3, Sabres 1
'Quick strike: The Leafs needed just 58 seconds of the third period and 11 seconds of their power play to take a 2-1 lead. Connor Carrick drove the left side of the Sabres' zone and banked a shot off goaltender Robin Lehner's pads. The carom went to driving Kasperi Kapanen, who hammered the puck home.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Maple Leafs 3, Sabres 1
Sabres' short-handed unit has too much time to kill
'The Sabres took nine penalties during a 3-0 loss to Toronto, giving them 18 in the last two games. While a few calls were part of the officials' crackdown on slashing, the rest were a result of flat-footed play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ short-handed unit has too much time to kill
Sabres Notebook: Ullmark focused on growing in Rochester; Scandella returns
'"It feels like I can play there," Ullmark said of the NHL. "I'll just make an effort down there. I just have to be very professional every day, go 100 percent and no 50s or anything because then you have guys coming underneath that want to take your spot. I've got to do the same thing. I've got to earn my spot."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Ullmark focused on growing in Rochester; Scandella returns
The Wraparound: Maple Leafs 3, Sabres 0
'Evan Rodrigues avoided one hit. The next one landed and ended his night. The Sabres left winger departed with an injury midway through the second period of Friday's 3-0 loss to Toronto.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Maple Leafs 3, Sabres 0
Inside the NHL: A year later, Eichel revels in World Cup memories
'"It was a great experience to be on a team with all those great players," Eichel told The Buffalo News after a recent practice in HarborCenter. "The excitement around the tournament made for a great time. In the end, a lot of us felt our tournament was cut a little bit short but it was a great way to start a hockey season and create a lot of excitement right from the … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: A year later, Eichel revels in World Cup memories
Sabres set Party in the Plaza for prior to team's season opener Oct. 5
'The Sabres announced plans for a Party in the Plaza on Oct. 5 that will run from 5 to 7 p.m. in Alumni Plaza directly outside KeyBank Center, which leads up to the team's season opener against the Montreal Canadiens at 7 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres set Party in the Plaza for prior to team’s season opener Oct. 5
Sabres giving Griffith opportunity to jump from minor-league star to NHLer
'"I'm not looking too much into it, but if I get the chance to play with them it'd be great," the 24-year-old said in HarborCenter. "Hopefully, I can show them what I have."' … [Read more...] about Sabres giving Griffith opportunity to jump from minor-league star to NHLer
Sabres Notebook: Wilcox's fight does No. 32 proud; Scandella sits again; Pu in
'While playing for Green Bay of the United States Hockey League in February 2011, Wilcox joined a full line brawl during a game against Omaha. He skated the length of the ice to fight Lancers goalie Todd Mathews. Wilcox earned a unanimous decision, throwing seven rights and two lefts while tossing Mathews to the ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Wilcox’s fight does No. 32 proud; Scandella sits again; Pu in
Hot for a half-season with Flames, Johnson happy to return to Sabres
'"It was good, sort of different emotions," Johnson said Wednesday in HarborCenter. "It was a little bit weird coming back after being gone for a year. But it felt good to get out with a lot of familiar faces. It's a new system, new philosophy and new energy with the team."' … [Read more...] about Hot for a half-season with Flames, Johnson happy to return to Sabres
Sabres Notebook: Larsson returns, Scandella stays out
'"It was really nice to finally get out there and get in a game situation," Larsson said Wednesday at HarborCenter in the wake of the Sabres' 4-3 overtime win over the Penguins in Penn State's Pegula Ice Arena. "It's been a long time and it was a great feeling. I was trying to get back into the pace, find the timing, find the areas where I was supposed to be on the ice and what … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Larsson returns, Scandella stays out