'Shots are 7-3 in favor of Buffalo this period, they are dominating the play. But, how many times have we been here before where they are getting the chances, but not burying them.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo shut out by Tampa Bay 2-0
WGR
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Lightning
'"It's just not good enough to win. We're at home, we have to give a better effort. It was two bad bounces, but we just have to find a way to play better and find a way to win. It's not good enough right now."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Lightning
Antipin coming into his own with the Sabres
'"He's been really good the last few games," Housley said after practice last Tuesday. "Just getting back on pucks, making that first pass; he's a tremendous passer and that's what we saw in him, that take charge mentality and he's getting rewarded because of it. Here's a guy who sat out, so he knows that you can't take anything for granted. He's getting the best out of his … [Read more...] about Antipin coming into his own with the Sabres
Housley makes changes to the power play
'Last season, Matt Moulson had eleven goals and seven assists for 18 points on the power play. This season, he hasn’t even been on the power play and has sat out 12 of the 24 games.' … [Read more...] about Housley makes changes to the power play
Sabres place Griffith on waivers
'If he is not claimed by noon on Monday, Buffalo will have the option to send him to the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Griffith on waivers
Sabres shut out by Montreal 3-0
'Buffalo recorded seven of the first eight shots in the period, and ended the second with a 13-9 edge. Overall in the game Buffalo led in the shots category with a 25-23 advantage. Price stopped all 25 shots through forty minutes, while Lehner stopped 21 of the 23 Montreal shots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out by Montreal 3-0
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Canadiens
'"We didn't work hard enough and bear down to beat [Price], and they capitalized on the few chances they had. We were all over them, especially in the second and third period."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Canadiens
Sabres defeat Edmonton 3-1
'Give some credit to the Buffalo defense early on tonight. They have kept Connor McDavid in check to this point. He had one opportunity cutting through slot in the offensive zone, but never was really in a position to control the play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Edmonton 3-1
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Oilers
'"I thought we had a solid effort for 60 minutes today. We stuck to what we talked about, and it gave us the result we wanted."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Oilers
Nylander not focused on World Juniors right now
'"He's still eligible to play, and it will be something that we look at with just how he performs over the next couple of weeks here," Botterill said. "From my perspective, I've always believed that the World Juniors is a great opportunity for young players to challenge themselves. It's always a great honor to represent your country, and challenge yourself against your fellow … [Read more...] about Nylander not focused on World Juniors right now
Jason Botterill excited about the prospects
'"We're excited about our starts in the minors, especially from the prospects. Our team needs to get better. There's so much hockey to be played. We have to continue to improve our young players, whether it's Jack or Rasmus, they're young players that can improve daily."' … [Read more...] about Jason Botterill excited about the prospects
Sabres send Nelson back to Rochester
'Nelson did not get into a game after his call up.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Nelson back to Rochester
Minnesota holds off Sabres 5-4
'So much for the good start by the blue and gold.' … [Read more...] about Minnesota holds off Sabres 5-4
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Wild
'"We got a pretty good start but, again, we get the first goal and hand them a few opportunities. [Minnesota] capitalized on them... again we handed them some opportunities. We had a push at the end but you're not going to win games when you're always pushing and trying to come back in games. We have to find a way to be more consistent."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Wild
Housley: We have to ‘take advantage of our practices’
'“The number one thing is we gotta try to stay healthy,” Housley said with Howard Simon and Jeremy White Wednesday morning on WGR. “Obviously we haven’t had our top-six guys in the lineup, and with guys playing a little bit higher and getting opportunities, it’s taken its toll on our team. We really haven’t had our true lineup for an extended period of time.”' … [Read more...] about Housley: We have to ‘take advantage of our practices’