'"I take responsibility. I don’t want to do the whole sequence of things that they built up to the little half-Hollywood movie that they clipped together. I understand where it’s coming from. It’s all entertainment to them but it’s a real-life reaction for me and I accept the responsibility of it."' … [Read more...] about Lehner takes responsibility for Tuesday’s “half-Hollywood movie”
Archives for January 20, 2017
Sabres Notebook: Ennis expected back, Ullmark with new mask
'“It’s a complex area. There’s a lot going on down there,” Ennis said. “Optimistically I wanted to play every game here on out but you know, like I said it’s complex down there. I’ve just got to make sure I’m able to do what I can out there, that I’m able to play how I can out there so I’m going to stay getting treatment. It takes a lot of time and it’s a lot of work.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Ennis expected back, Ullmark with new mask
Sabres’ Evander Kane one of NHL’s hottest scorers
'But these days, Kane is scorching, having scored 12 times in the last 21 games entering tonight’s tilt against the Detroit Red Wings at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evander Kane one of NHL’s hottest scorers
Sabres goalie Robin Lehner defends wave: ‘I don’t care what anyone thinks’
'“I understand how it looks,” Lehner said inside KeyBank Center. “People that know me, I go up, I’m going to have a drink. It’s a mom with a 5-year-old kid waving in his pajamas. You know what? I’m going to wave back. I don’t care what anyone thinks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner defends wave: ‘I don’t care what anyone thinks’
The Sabres at Mid Season
'The team isn’t scoring. With under 100 goals at the mid point, that ranks them 27th in the league, and they are on pace to match those horrible seasons when the team was (allegedly) deliberately looking to finish dead last in order to land those coveted top draft picks.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres at Mid Season
Friday's Detroit Coverage
How to watch tonight's Detroit Red Wings-Buffalo Sabres game (Detroit Free Press) Red Wings vs. Sabres: Detroit is NHL's best shootout team after being one of the worst (Ann Arbor News) Red Wings ride high into road date with Sabres (AP) Preview: Red Wings at Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Detroit Coverage
Sabres promote G Ullmark from AHL Rochester
'The recall is the fourth of the season for Ullmark, who has yet to play in a game with the Sabres in 2016-17.' … [Read more...] about Sabres promote G Ullmark from AHL Rochester
Buffalo Sabres center Ryan O'Reilly on the boost he -- and his beard -- got from the World Cup
'We're having trouble reinventing ourselves every day. It's a tough thing to do in this league and it's obviously not going to happen every time, but we've had too many ups and downs.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres center Ryan O’Reilly on the boost he — and his beard — got from the World Cup
National media believes Sabres are on the right path
'"I don't think that Sabres fans should be angry about where they are this year," Smith said. "Maybe disappointed, yes, because you always want to think you're on the cusp of making the playoffs or right there fighting until the end. As far as the organizational development goes, as far as where they have come from, where they are now and where they are heading, I think they're … [Read more...] about National media believes Sabres are on the right path
Sabres' Lehner reflects on his difficult night in Toronto
'I think everybody who has seen this knows it was blown up because it happened in Toronto. Lehner said, “We all know that and it’s fine and I take responsibility. I don’t want to do the whole sequence of things that they built up, the little half Hollywood movie that they clipped together. I understand where it’s coming from, it’s all entertainment to them, but its real life … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Lehner reflects on his difficult night in Toronto
Sabres' Ennis appears ready for Detroit
'“I’ve got to make sure I’m able to do what I can out there and I’m able to play how I can, so I’ve got to stay active, stay on it with getting treatment.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ennis appears ready for Detroit
Sabres continuing to search for consistency
'Time to start walking the walk. The Sabres have admitted that need to be more consistent but now they have to prove that they can be. At times, like against Dallas earlier in the week, the Sabres look like a very competitive hockey team. Then, they collapse during a ten-minute span it costs them an important game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres continuing to search for consistency
Lehner knows that he can have a short-fuse, but don't expect him to change anytime soon
'"I get mad," Lehner said Thursday. "I have a history of maybe being short-fused but you know what, I can't change it."' … [Read more...] about Lehner knows that he can have a short-fuse, but don’t expect him to change anytime soon
Notes from Thursday's practice
'"You know what, I have this thing around me, and I accept that fact. I accept that fact that it looks bad. But it doesn't affect my game. People that know me know I'm a calm, relaxed goalie. That's why I can have a bad goal and bounce back. That's why I can play through these things. I'm better mentally than that."' … [Read more...] about Notes from Thursday’s practice
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks' sniper Justin Bailey just living the dream (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks make goalie moves (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage