'There’s no doubt. The roar from the room was louder than normal. The chants were more intense. Now they need to keep it up.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring the noise, bring home victory
Archives for January 8, 2017
Jerry Sullivan: Sabres showing signs of a competitive edge
'They say fans don't truly pay attention to the Sabres until the Bills season is through. So in their first home game since the merciful end of the local NFL season, the Sabres responded with an emotional, 4-3 comeback that could be the biggest win of the Jack Eichel era.' … [Read more...] about Jerry Sullivan: Sabres showing signs of a competitive edge
Sabres notebook: Hard hit on Laine rocks rookie and Winnipeg Jets
'"What would you think?" said former Sabre Drew Stafford when asked what the mood was like on the bench. "It’s our best player, arguably. So it’s not good any time you see a guy in that kind of a position on the ice with his helmet and the way he was.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Hard hit on Laine rocks rookie and Winnipeg Jets
Quick hits: Sabres 4, Jets 3
'Brian Gionta gave the Sabres their first lead of the game, 4-3, with 10:06 remaining. The captain waited (and waited) for Hellebuyck to go down before ending a 10-game scoring slump.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 4, Jets 3
Inside the Sabres: Murray feels the draft
'Murray was in charge of the Ducks’ drafts in 2003 and 2004 as the director of player personnel, and he served as the Senators’ assistant general manager for the 2008 to 2013 drafts. He looked at future picks during his recent stay at the world junior championships. Here’s a look at his past.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Murray feels the draft
Wild third-period outburst helps Sabres beat Jets
'The wild third, which also featured a booming hit from Jake McCabe on Jets star Patrik Laine and two melees, ranks as one of the most entertaining periods inside the KeyBank Center in recent years.' … [Read more...] about Wild third-period outburst helps Sabres beat Jets
Sabres notes: Early-season concussions scared Jets’ Drew Stafford
'“But this one was the first time where I was really feeling a lot of the symptoms – the mood swings, the fatigue, the disconnect,” he said. “It’s pretty scary, scary stuff. You got to make sure you take care the brain.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Early-season concussions scared Jets’ Drew Stafford
Sunday's Winnipeg Coverage
Jets hit rampaging buzz saw in Buffalo (Winnipeg Free Press) Three consecutive wins elude Winnipeg once more (Winnipeg Free Press) Laine hurt, Jets lose on disastrous day (Winnipeg Sun) Jets F Laine leaves because of injury (The Sports Xchange) Lehner on scrum with Byfuglien: ‘Too bad the ref came in between’ (Sportsnet) Jets lose Laine to injury, fall 4-3 to Sabres … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Winnipeg Coverage
The Pegulas should take a step back with the Bills and Sabres
'As for their return on investment thus far, specific to the Bills and Sabres, the Pegulas have constructed themselves a clown show.' … [Read more...] about The Pegulas should take a step back with the Bills and Sabres
Laine hurt; Sabres rally in 3rd for 4-3 win over Jets
'"It's a spark for us, but it also gets their team off their game," Gionta said. "They are running around trying to avenge the hit, obviously, to a big player on their team. That's where a lot of the momentum comes from."' … [Read more...] about Laine hurt; Sabres rally in 3rd for 4-3 win over Jets
Sabres rally past Jets, 4-3
'Buffalo's comeback began 5:12 into the third period on a breakaway goal by Foligno. Foligno's forehand deke cut Winnipeg's lead to 3-2. Girgensons hit the post shortly after the ensuing faceoff and evened the score only 26 seconds later. The forward took a pass from Matt Moulson and deposited a backhand shot from close range.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally past Jets, 4-3
Sabres score 4-3 comeback win over Winnipeg
'A full on line brawl breaks out at the end of the game, capped by Lehner and Dustin Byfuglien getting into it as the fight started in the Sabres' crease. Love the passion from Buffalo, especially when they held on for the late lead for the win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 4-3 comeback win over Winnipeg
From The Locker Room: Sabres-Jets
'"TV timeout ended up being a good timeout for us. It really just turned the game. I think everyone listened, everyone paid attention. We weren't playing pucks in deep. When we did, it was night and day, it was what we saw in the 3rd. It's great to get rewarded after not playing so well."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Jets
5 Observations: Sabres rally/knock off Jets 4-3
'KeyBank Center basically burst after Zemgus Girgensons tied the game. It was without question one of the Sabres best periods at home this season. After the game players said they need to build off this win, and use this as a model for the type of game they need to play moving forward.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres rally/knock off Jets 4-3
Eichel making case to be next captain
'For what it's worth, I love seeing this kind of emotion out of the teams young franchise player. The only way I would have an issue with these comments was if Eichel wasn't producing, but he's currently on a five game point streak with three goals and three assists during that span.' … [Read more...] about Eichel making case to be next captain