'Jack Eichel finished the day with a career-high 10 shots on goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat down the Stars 4-1
Archives for January 2017
From the locker room: Sabres-Stars
'"It seemed like I had a lot of chances in the first [period], and I told myself that if I came out here and shot the puck a lot I think I'd get one. In the past few games I've been trying to be too cute on opportunities that I can fire it. You're not going to score unless you shoot it. I got rewarded with an empty-netter which was nice, and a tap in on a great play from [Sam … [Read more...] about From the locker room: Sabres-Stars
5 Observations: Ennis, Sabres top Stars 4-1
'It took Tyler Ennis 19 seconds to have his presence felt.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Ennis, Sabres top Stars 4-1
Tyler Ennis sparks Sabres to win against Stars
'"I told myself if I came out here and shot the puck a lot I think I'd get one," Eichel said. "I think in the past few games I was just trying to [be] too cute and [get] opportunities that I can fire it and you're not going to score unless you shoot it. I get rewarded with an empty-netter, which is kind of nice, and a tap in on a great play from [Reinhart]."' … [Read more...] about Tyler Ennis sparks Sabres to win against Stars
Tyler Ennis nearly pulls off lacrosse move for Sabres
'"I wish that went in. I had some room. Pretty frustrated, but maybe one day one of those will go in," Ennis said. "I practice it all the time and it works. Sometimes in practices and warm-ups I'm always kind of flicking pucks around with my stick and having fun with it. I tried it another time against Florida and Luongo stopped it so, third time's the charm, hopefully."' … [Read more...] about Tyler Ennis nearly pulls off lacrosse move for Sabres
Eichel, Ennis power Sabres to win over Stars
'"Obviously I think he's taken that next step just with his confidence playing with the puck," Eichel said. "He's been a lot more physical I think, not as much without the puck but with it, just making it harder on the opposing team to take it away from him. He makes a great play on that goal and he's able to just push it over to me for an empty net."' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Ennis power Sabres to win over Stars
Lehner says Sabres need to do their job
'“The frustrating part is there’s so many positive things in our games, but then we kind of shoot ourselves in the foot,” Lehner said. “We have a couple good games, then we get away from it. Taking a step forward and two steps back, we’ve got to find an answer.”' … [Read more...] about Lehner says Sabres need to do their job
Sabres Notebook: Ennis with O'Reilly; back-to-backs
'“Being alongside them, using his speed and his playmaking ability could be a nice fit,” Bylsma said in KeyBank Center. “Jack is one of the leaders in the league at having the puck on his stick. Tyler is also a guy who likes to have the puck on his stick. If that was the case, then they’d have to have their sticks really close together.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Ennis with O’Reilly; back-to-backs
Sabres know they must develop consistency
'“I’ve just got to be a confident player,” said Ennis, who has one goal this season and has missed 30 games. “I think I’m at my best when I have the puck and I’m making plays and I’m confident in myself. I might have to do certain things, but I can make a mistake or two when I’m doing that but I’m also making more good plays and being creative and being confident."' … [Read more...] about Sabres know they must develop consistency
Monday's Dallas Coverage
Stars-Sabres: Time for Stars' superstars to step up? (Dallas Morning News) Dallas Stars try to shrug off tough loss, win on road in noon game Monday (Fort Worth Star Telegram) Sputtering Sabres look to rebound vs. Stars (AP) Preview: Stars at Sabres (NHL.com) Stars-Sabres Preview (DallasStars.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Dallas Coverage
Sabres' Lehner feeling much better
'Lehner was weaken by his illness, but said he’s back to normal now, “I feel good, there was a flu going around and I didn’t want to bring it into the room, so I stayed home. I’m back, it’s all good, you have a couple of good days off there, you get your fluids back.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Lehner feeling much better
Ennis not ruled out to play on Monday
'"He needs players to give and go with and he needs players to create room and space for him when he has the puck," the Sabres coach said in reference to Eichel. "Tyler could be a give-and-go guy with Jack, [but] he's also a guy who likes to have the puck on his stick a lot."' … [Read more...] about Ennis not ruled out to play on Monday
Sabres' full-game effort still absent too often
'Clearly, they’ve talked about it a lot. It’s not showing signs of changing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ full-game effort still absent too often
Sabres send Justin Bailey, Linus Ullmark to Amerks
'Bailey’s assignment means winger Tyler Ennis, out since undergoing groin surgery Nov. 10, could return Monday against Dallas. Ennis began practicing with the Sabres again in late December.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Justin Bailey, Linus Ullmark to Amerks
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Bailey, Ullmark boost Amerks in return from Buffalo Sabres (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Dupuy scores winner as Americans edge Marlies (CP) Amerks hold off Marlies for 3-2 win in Toronto (Amerks.com) Amerks bring back Jordan Henry on a professional tryout (Amerks.com) Marlies Fall to Amerks (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage