'"Having the youth, it provided us a spark yesterday," Housley said. "Whether it was in the room or on the bench, really good, positive things were going on. Even though we were down a couple times during the game, we never really felt that we weren't going to come back. We just had that energy."' … [Read more...] about With AHL playoff run likely, rookies making most of time in NHL
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Olofsson helps spark comeback, but Sabres fall to Red Wings in OT
'"I really like the way our young guys played," Housley said. "[Olofsson] had a really good, strong game. He made some plays, had some opportunities, hit the crossbar in the third. Will Borgen continued (to be) steady back there. Casey Mittelstadt, it was good to see he has some jump in his step."' … [Read more...] about Olofsson helps spark comeback, but Sabres fall to Red Wings in OT
Sabres recall Tennyson
'Tennyson (6'2", 205 lbs., 4/23/1990) joins the Sabres for the fourth time this season, having skated in four games with the club in total. The Minneapolis, Minnesota native has recorded 20 points (4+16) in 45 games with the Americans this season, including an assist in each of his last two games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Tennyson
Dahlin, Ehn have gone from childhood neighbors to NHL opponents
'"Rasmus was one of those kids," Ehn said inside the visiting dressing room at KeyBank Center on Thursday. "I knew he could skate back then, too. He had incredible talent to be that young."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin, Ehn have gone from childhood neighbors to NHL opponents
Sabres recall Olofsson from Amerks
'In his first season in North America, Olofsson has recorded a team-high 60 points (27+33) through 64 AHL games, leading all Rochester skaters in goals and assists. He is tied for the AHL lead with nine game-winning goals in 2018-19 and also ranks in the top 10 in the league in points (T-5th) and goals (T-10th).' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Olofsson from Amerks
Sabres shut out by Senators in Borgen's NHL debut
'"We've got to all be accountable," Eichel said. "We've got to hold each other accountable. It's critical mistakes that we make every night. That's it. … This is the National Hockey League. You've got to be better. Everyone. Myself, everybody. Everybody has to be better."' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out by Senators in Borgen’s NHL debut
Sabres sign Fitzgerald to entry-level contract
'The Sabres selected Fitzgerald in the third round (86th overall) of the 2016 NHL Draft after a 27-point freshman season at Boston College that earned him Hockey East All-Rookie honors.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Fitzgerald to entry-level contract
Overturned goal costs Sabres in loss to Devils
'"I totally disagree with the call," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "I think [Rodrigues has] got his territory in front of the goaltender. We're telling our guys to go to the front of the net. He does the right thing, backs into him. They saw it differently, but I disagree with it."' … [Read more...] about Overturned goal costs Sabres in loss to Devils
Pilut joins Sabres in New Jersey, adding insurance on back end
'Phil Housley said he expects Bogosian to be ready to play against the New Jersey Devils on Monday, but the addition of Pilut gives the Sabres insurance on the back end with another game awaiting them in Ottawa on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Pilut joins Sabres in New Jersey, adding insurance on back end
Costly mistakes mount in loss to Canadiens
'"I thought we had a good first period," Eichel said. "Second period, I thought maybe we got a little bit away from our game and I thought they were able to extend shifts in our end and we probably turned over too many pucks and that led to some of their goals."' … [Read more...] about Costly mistakes mount in loss to Canadiens
Nylander set to skate alongside Eichel, Sheary in Montreal
'"We're going to give him an opportunity with Jack and see what he can do," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "Jack's excited to play with Alex. He brings a skillset. I think he's just got to attack the game like he did in the third period [against Toronto] from the start of the game.When he does that, he's effective.' … [Read more...] about Nylander set to skate alongside Eichel, Sheary in Montreal
Swedish Sabres eagerly await next season's NHL Global Series
'"They were so happy and excited for the game," Dahlin said. "A lot of my friends, they can't see NHL hockey live because it's over here and it's expensive to fly and stuff like that. I'm super happy for that they can see the game in Sweden."' … [Read more...] about Swedish Sabres eagerly await next season’s NHL Global Series
Sabres to play Lightning in Sweden for 2019 NHL Global Series
'The NHL announced Thursday that Dahlin and the Sabres will participate in the 2019 NHL Global Series with a pair of regular-season games against Victor Hedman and the Tampa Bay Lightning at Ericsson Globe in Stockholm, Sweden on Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 9.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to play Lightning in Sweden for 2019 NHL Global Series
Sabres fall to Leafs despite strong outing from Hutton
'"Carter Hutton bailed us out first and second period," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We knew the magnitude of this game, the rivalry. We didn't execute early. We couldn't make a wall play. We didn't move our feet when we had the puck."' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Leafs despite strong outing from Hutton
Nylander growing comfortable alongside Rodrigues, Sheary
'"He's driving on cycles, he's making plays up ice and he's using his speed. I really like his shot mentality last game. Coming off the wing, he was thinking about shot entering the offensive zone. He's got to continue to shoot pucks."' … [Read more...] about Nylander growing comfortable alongside Rodrigues, Sheary