Archives for November 2015

'"I thought we played them tooth and nail the whole way," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Stars focus on defense in win at Buffalo

'Bylsma can’t employ his strategy without talent, but it has been interesting to watch the new look Sabres develop under his watch. The biggest change has been the team’s defensive approach in the neutral zone. Forwards are more aggressive in their attacking of advancing puck carriers, harassing them into tough areas of the ice where they are forced to either dump the puck in, … [Read more...] about Bylsma helps Sabres take a big step forward

'The Stars catch a HUGE break as Tyler Ennis was offside on what would have been the tying goal. Ennis was in the air and across the line before the puck crossed the blue line.' … [Read more...] about Stars do just enough to down Buffalo 3-1

'"It clearly was offsides, so you gotta look at that and kind of regroup and refocus. We still had quite a bit of time on the power play, so that made it a little bit easier to kind of go back and try and get the momentum a little bit."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Stars: From the Locker Room

'When he walked into the arena – Marine Midland? No. HSBC? No. First Niagara Center? Yes. – he had to rub his eyes to double check this was the same downtown Buffalo as he remembered. The city’s investment in CanalSide, the HarborCenter, a modern-ass sports bar and a Timmy Ho’s felt like going to your high school reunion to find out someone you used to be friends with turned … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff and the game that changed everything

'"My opinion hasn't changed in (five) days," Ennis said. "It's in place. Offside has been around a long time, so I've got to get to know that rule a little better."' … [Read more...] about Coach’s challenge helps Stars hold off Sabres

'"I came back in three-and-a-half [weeks] last year," Kane said, referring to a knee injury. "It was kind of my goal to repeat that same type of recovery process. It's looking like I'm going to be able to do that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kane skates, hopes to return on road trip

'“It cost us the game so it’s frustrating,” Ennis said. “I have to stay onsides, that’s the bottom line.”' … [Read more...] about Reinhart’s game-tying goal overturned in Sabres’ loss to Stars

7 reasons why it's just more of the same for the Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'Ullmark and Johnson have alternated in net during the past four games, with the lone constant being good results. They have combined for a .949 save percentage, stopping 131 of 138 shots, with a 3-0-1 record.' … [Read more...] about Johnson, Ullmark put stop to goalie concerns

'Though it’s been less than three years since Ruff coached in Buffalo, only three people remain. Tyler Ennis, Marcus Foligno and injured Mike Weber were the lone Sabres to suit up for Ruff’s finale Feb. 19, 2013.' … [Read more...] about Player turnover near total since Ruff left

'Just weeks into his career, Ullmark, a sixth-round pick in 2012, looks like he could be a No. 1 goalie someday. His strong netminding – he’s 4-2 with a 2.45 goals-against average and a .924 save percentage – has helped buoy the Sabres to an 8-8-1 record, their first .500 mark in almost three years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalies Linus Ullmark and Chad Johnson willing to share net

'In other injury news, center Zemgus Girgensons missed practice and is questionable for Tuesday, Bylsma said. Girgensons briefly left Saturday’s 2-1 overtime loss to San Jose in the third period when Tommy Wingels hit him as he fell.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian will play this week; Zemgus Girgensons questionable for Stars

Scouting Stars-Sabres (Dallas Morning News) Stars GameDay (Fort Worth Star Telegram) Stars-Sabres Preview (AP) Stars' Eaves, Sabres' Bogosian might return to lineup (NHL.com) Stars-Sabres Preview (DallasStars.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Dallas Coverage

'It looks like the wait to get Zach Bogosian into the lineup is almost over. The defenseman continues to practice and said he’s ready, “I feel good, I’m not going to say I’m in, that’s up to coach, but I feel like I’m ready to go and I feel like the last few days have been a step forward for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bogosian is ready