'The announced crowd of 16,607 inside KeyBank Bank booed the Sabres at every opportunity. How many fans will keep showing up over the next two months?' … [Read more...] about Sabres suffer awful shootout loss to hapless Red Wings
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Sabres notes: Jonas Johansson looks solid in first NHL start
'The rookie did not make any spectacular stops, but he looked comfortable throughout the night, making 18 saves before Larkin and winger Andreas Athanasiou scored in the shootout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jonas Johansson looks solid in first NHL start
Sabres’ Conor Sheary focused on present, not thinking about trade
'“It’s definitely frustrating not only that I’m not having personal success, I think the team is in a bit of a lull right now,” Sheary said following Wednesday’s practice. “You want to do what you can to get the team out of it, but you can only do your own part. I think as individuals throughout our lineup, I think if we get back to that, we’ll be a more consistent team.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Conor Sheary focused on present, not thinking about trade
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin questionable for game against Red Wings
'Krueger said the Sabres are being cautious to make sure Dahlin feels 100% when he returns. Officially, Dahlin is day-to-day.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin questionable for game against Red Wings
Sabres implode in ugly second period, fall to Avalanche: ‘Today was (crap)’
'Tuesday’s feeble effort might’ve been the Sabres’ worst under coach Ralph Krueger.' … [Read more...] about Sabres implode in ugly second period, fall to Avalanche: ‘Today was (crap)’
Sabres’ Brandon Montour gaining trust, earning big minutes
'“I’ve learned a lot from the older guys that play just the defensive game,” Montour said. “I think that’s more … of a strength (in) my game than I’ll be scoring a goal or whatnot.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Brandon Montour gaining trust, earning big minutes
Jimmy Vesey focused on Sabres, not thinking about trade deadline
'“Jimmy, this time around, is really relaxed and just playing his game and seems to be settling into that kind of a role where he might’ve catered a little bit too much to Sam and Jack and gave up his own game,” Krueger said following Monday’s practice. “I just think what we saw was something he can build on and we can build on here until we get Olofsson back."' … [Read more...] about Jimmy Vesey focused on Sabres, not thinking about trade deadline
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin, Johan Larsson miss practice
'“Montour, we gave it a good shot today, and he’s just being assessed right now,” Krueger said inside KeyBank Center. “But these are all minimal management of body situations. Everybody has the possibility of being available tomorrow, but we won’t know until the morning.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin, Johan Larsson miss practice
Jack Eichel’s dynamic play clinches overtime win for Sabres
'“The brilliance of Jack getting us the win in overtime, it’s a good psychological boost for us,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. “But for us, it’s more about the habits. We love the habits today through the game on both sides of the puck.”' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s dynamic play clinches overtime win for Sabres
Sabres notes: Nathan Gerbe enjoying regular duty with Blue Jackets
'The Blue Jackets have an 11-2-3 record with him in the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Nathan Gerbe enjoying regular duty with Blue Jackets
Michael Frolik comfortable with Sabres, grateful for opportunity
'“When you play eight minutes, it’s not much you can show off,” Frolik said Friday inside KeyBank Center. “I just want to kind of have a new opportunity for a start. That’s kind of why I came here. Obviously, the opportunity’s getting bigger.”' … [Read more...] about Michael Frolik comfortable with Sabres, grateful for opportunity
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo, Zach Bogosian out against Blue Jackets
'In other news, Krueger said defensemen Zach Bogosian “is extremely ill” and missed Friday’s practice inside LECOM Harborcenter. “(We’re) expecting that’s going to take a couple days,” he said inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo, Zach Bogosian out against Blue Jackets
Sabres lose again, fall behind Canadiens: ‘We’ve let ourselves down’
'Early the third period, the Canadiens had outshot the Sabres 22-5 since since registering their first shot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose again, fall behind Canadiens: ‘We’ve let ourselves down’
Sabres notes: Marco Scandella living dream with hometown Canadiens
'“I felt like a lot of emotions in that building,” he said. “(I) watched the Canadiens growing up, always wished to play for them. Getting the opportunity is just special. I’m truly lucky.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Marco Scandella living dream with hometown Canadiens
With Linus Ullmark injured, Sabres will likely turn to goalie Carter Hutton
'Throughout a three-month slump in which he has morphed into a spare part, Hutton, 34, has quietly gone about his business, expressing confidence in his ability to bounce back and showing support for his teammates.' … [Read more...] about With Linus Ullmark injured, Sabres will likely turn to goalie Carter Hutton