'"It’s like the power play with great players on it that aren’t scoring. They’re still a dangerous power play," Bylsma said. "They’re still a power play that’s going to score a goal. I think you’d like to be able to take advantage of them maybe being slumping, but you certainly don’t approach it that way when you’re going to play them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Bylsma wary of Blackhawks snapping slump
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Bailey flooded by memories after scoring first NHL goal for Sabres
'"It's amazing. When I got back to the bench, I was overcome with an emotion I can't really describe," Bailey said. "I had to check that and get back to the game. When it finally went in and I saw it hit the back of the net, it was an amazing feeling."' … [Read more...] about Bailey flooded by memories after scoring first NHL goal for Sabres
Sabres Notebook: McCabe back on top 'D' pair
'"Some of the metrics and numbers clearly are different with Jake and 'Risto' together, with Kulikov and Ristolainen together and with the pairing of McCabe and Bogosian," Bylsma said after his team's morning skate when asked about McCabe and Ristolainen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: McCabe back on top ‘D’ pair
Quick Hits: Sabres 4, Rangers 1
'The Sabres got goals from Zemgus Girgensons, Evander Kane, Justin Bailey and Jack Eichel and two assists from Sam Reinhart. Anders Nilsson made 24 saves to get the win and improve to 6-3-3 on the season.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Sabres 4, Rangers 1
Sabres' centers have daunting challenge ahead
'“You don’t want to go chance-for-chance with the teams that we’re playing here,” Bylsma said in KeyBank Center. “You don’t want to go offense-for-offense or run-and-gun. You do have to limit what they get by how you play with the puck. That’s a focus for us in the next two games.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ centers have daunting challenge ahead
Sabres Notebook: Larsson done for year; Gorges back
'Larsson has been one of the Sabres’ top two-way centers for the past two seasons. He also put up six goals and 11 points in 36 games this year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Larsson done for year; Gorges back
Eichel tired of Sabres' poor play, wants improvement
'“As a whole team, everyone needs to look in the mirror and we all need to get a lot better,” he said. “I think I speak for the team in saying that we’re all frustrated with where we’re at, and I don’t think I’m the only person in the locker room that’s not satisfied.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel tired of Sabres’ poor play, wants improvement
Sabres Notebook: Larsson hospitalized; Carrier returns
'“We’ll have a further evaluation on his situation once he gets back here … but he’s definitely long term at this point,” Bylsma said Sunday in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Larsson hospitalized; Carrier returns
Eichel's eruption says it all after another Sabres loss
'"I think every one of us should be," Bylsma said. "We know the situation we're in and we know how desperate we are at this point in the season to win hockey games. We should all find that desperation, that urgency and that anger."' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s eruption says it all after another Sabres loss
Sabres notebook: Larsson out weeks with wrist injury
'With Larsson and fellow center Ryan O'Reilly (appendectomy) both out of the lineup, the Sabres might have to go by position and call up Rochester captain Cal O'Reilly to fill a hole in their middle. Nick Baptiste, who was leading the AHL in goals until last week, could also be a candidate to play on the wing if Buffalo wants to shift Zemgus Girgensons to center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Larsson out weeks with wrist injury
Quick Hits: Bruins 3, Sabres 1
'The first period was not kind to the Sabres. Johan Larsson was pounded into the boards by Boston defenseman Adam McQuaid and left with an apparent left arm/shoulder injury. Josh Gorges suffered a hip injury. Neither player returned. The Sabres, of course, were already playing without Ryan O'Reilly (appendectomy) and Dmitry Kulikov (back).' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Bruins 3, Sabres 1
After bounceback with Amerks, Bailey gets another shot in NHL
'"I got a little bit of confidence going into the break scoring wise," Bailey said after practice in HarborCenter. "Lately I've been clicking finding some good chemistry with Tim Kennedy and I've been feeling pretty hot down there."' … [Read more...] about After bounceback with Amerks, Bailey gets another shot in NHL
Strong start is wasted as Sabres can't stand prosperity
'The Sabres easily played their best first period of the season and were full marks for a 2-0 lead over the Bruins. In the end, it meant nothing.' … [Read more...] about Strong start is wasted as Sabres can’t stand prosperity
Sabres Notebook: Carrier hurt; Ennis healing; Kulikov out
'“I don’t think the hand injury was just the gash,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said in KeyBank Center. “He’s had a hand injury for a while, and I think he’s just further down the road with his fight.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Carrier hurt; Ennis healing; Kulikov out
Showdowns with Bruins could make or break Sabres' season
'By New Year’s Day, the Sabres could be within two points or 10 points away. Rejuvenation takes place in one scenario, while ruination comes in the other.' … [Read more...] about Showdowns with Bruins could make or break Sabres’ season