'"It's a game-time decision right now," Housley said. "We're just trying to get a feel. We wanted to get him a good practice."' … [Read more...] about Full practice for Baptiste sets up potential debut vs. Washington
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Sabres unable to overcome early deficit in loss to Stars
'"I have to be better," he said. "It's a game of mistakes, I made a mistake there, and together with a bounce and a good goal there it's 3-0. It's unfortunate."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to overcome early deficit in loss to Stars
Sabres survive comeback attempt, hold onto win in Arizona
'"It was a big win for us, but still a few things we've got to work on," goalie Robin Lehner said. "A lot of open chances, a bunch of breakaways. It's something we've got to work on. But we've got to build off this win. I thought we did a lot of good things offensively."' … [Read more...] about Sabres survive comeback attempt, hold onto win in Arizona
Despite production, Eichel line sees a higher ceiling for itself
'"I think we've got some chances, I just think we need to capitalize better on them, myself included," Eichel said. "I'd like to see us be more consistent on a shift-to-shift basis of getting that sustained pressure in the offensive zone, continuing to successfully make our plays that we're trying to make.' … [Read more...] about Despite production, Eichel line sees a higher ceiling for itself
Sabres recall Baptiste from Amerks
'Baptiste (6'1", 205 lbs., 8/4/1995) joins the Sabres for his first recall of the season after recording four points (3+1) in 14 games for the Sabres in his first NHL season in 2016-17. Through eight games with the Americans, Baptiste is tied for the team lead with three goals and tied for third among all Amerks with five points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Baptiste from Amerks
Thoughts on the first month of the season
'But once the "easy way" of being negative about a lack of results is pushed aside, and you peel back deeper into the process of playing the game the right way, Coach Housley and his players have seen moments where they can take many positives out of a night at the rink, win or lose. What they do with those positives is up to the players themselves as a group, as one tight-knit … [Read more...] about Thoughts on the first month of the season
When it comes to process of winning, Housley compares Sabres to Bills
'"We know that if we're going to turn this thing around then we're going to have to compete in practice. I thought we did that today. Moving forward here that's going to have to be on a consistent basis."' … [Read more...] about When it comes to process of winning, Housley compares Sabres to Bills
Sabres assign Redmond to Amerks
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned defenseman Zach Redmond to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Redmond to Amerks
Sabres focus on rest, lightening the mood at Sunday's practice
'"Today was just coming after it from a different angle," Housley said. "Just have a good practice, get some exercise out there, but we've got to make it fun for these guys as well because they have been grinding."' … [Read more...] about Sabres focus on rest, lightening the mood at Sunday’s practice
In spite of outcome, Housley expresses pride in Sabres' effort vs. Sharks
'"I think that that's kind of the story of the game," Eichel said. "They get some good bounces and the puck bounces the opposite way for us."' … [Read more...] about In spite of outcome, Housley expresses pride in Sabres’ effort vs. Sharks
Sabres assign Fedun to Rochester
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned defenseman Taylor Fedun to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Fedun to Rochester
Falk practices again, approaching game readiness
'"The timing wasn't great," Falk said. "But you show what you can in training camp and then now, more importantly you've got to make sure that you're back to the point that you can make a good impression again, whenever that time may be."' … [Read more...] about Falk practices again, approaching game readiness
Second-period struggles pave way for loss in Columbus
'"It's just, how do you react to that?" the Sabres coach said. "We understand it's a big turning point, could have been a tied game there, but how do you react form that point moving forward? We just lost that little bit of discipline in our game to just stay with it."' … [Read more...] about Second-period struggles pave way for loss in Columbus
Lehner earns shutout, Sabres keep it simple in win over Wings
'"It means that we followed the game plan," Lehner said. "As I've said from day one, I think we have the right game plan. We've just got to do it. We got it deep, we flipped pucks out, we didn't force plays, and look at that third period."' … [Read more...] about Lehner earns shutout, Sabres keep it simple in win over Wings
Scandella's offensive contributions continued to progress in Boston
'"He's been a big part of our D corps back there," Housley said. "I think just the D in general have done a good job, and that was the best game [when it comes to] movement and finding lanes. They had 13 shots on goal … That's key to me that they're improving in that area."' … [Read more...] about Scandella’s offensive contributions continued to progress in Boston