'"We had consistent pressure in their zone and I think that's what kind of helped get rid of the panic or the pressure," Kane said. "We knew we were spending a lot of time in their zone, we knew we were getting chances and eventually they were going to come."' … [Read more...] about Sabres turn in complete effort in shutout win vs. Avs
Archives for February 2017
Sabres Notebook: Avalanche limp into Buffalo
'The numbers get worse for Colorado. The Avs are 2-8 in their last 10 games. They are 8-18-1 on the road. They have a minus-75 goal differential. They’ve won just 15 of their 54 games this season and are in last place in the NHL – by 13 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Avalanche limp into Buffalo
Sully's Mailbag: Why don't the Sabres show up on Thursdays?
'What's even worse is that eight of the losses came at the KeyBank Center, where the Sabres have a schedule loaded with Thursday dates. They're better at home this season, but imagine if you could throw out Thursdays (sounds like a promotion). They're 1-7-1 at home on Thursdays, 12-3-3 on all other days.' … [Read more...] about Sully’s Mailbag: Why don’t the Sabres show up on Thursdays?
Sully's Power Take: Bylsma must feel ominous winds over the Atlantic
'The Pegulas aren't likely to can Bylsma this soon after failing with Rex Ryan. But if the Sabres struggle, and if the players (especially Jack Eichel) keep muttering about the system, Bylsma won't be long for Buffalo. If first place can get you fired, maybe the Sabres should raise the standard, too. Let's hope he makes it past Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sully’s Power Take: Bylsma must feel ominous winds over the Atlantic
'Soul On Ice' explores journey of black hockey players
'“In my journey I was very lucky to go to Buffalo. If I went to some other place, like Atlanta, my experience would have been very different,” said McKegney, who was drafted by the Sabres in 1978 and played his first four NHL seasons in Buffalo. “I was very well accepted in Buffalo by comparison. I thought the people of Buffalo had the experience of having black football … [Read more...] about ‘Soul On Ice’ explores journey of black hockey players
Zach Bogosian to appear at Tops
'Bogosian will be at the Tops store at 3980 Maple Road in Amherst from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.' … [Read more...] about Zach Bogosian to appear at Tops
Sabres heavyweight Nick Deslauriers wants to fight
'“I know my role,” he said. “It doesn’t happen a lot. I think I still have a little bit of (the) ‘back in the days hockey’ (attitude) that I love getting in fights. It’s not an easy job. It’s a thing for me, I’m not a goal scorer. I know how to bring energy. That’s one part that I can bring.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres heavyweight Nick Deslauriers wants to fight
Thursday's Colorado Coverage
Sabres aim for elusive consecutive wins vs. Avs (AP) Preview: Avalanche at Sabres (NHL.com) Avalanche Opens Back-to-Back Set At Sabres (ColoradoAvalanche.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Colorado Coverage
Five potential assets for the Sabres as they approach trade deadline -- #5 Cody Franson
'What makes Franson so polarizing is his impressive numbers. In 51 games Franson has 16 points, the second most from a defender on the Sabres. What's even crazier is his -1 plus/minus rating. By no means is this a perfect stat, but Franson actually has a better plus/minus than Ristolainen (-3), Kulikov (-9) and Zach Bogosian (-13).' … [Read more...] about Five potential assets for the Sabres as they approach trade deadline — #5 Cody Franson
Sabres tame the turmoil with third-period rally
'Goals by Matt Moulson and Justin Bailey put the Sabres in front and Lehner made it stand up over the final 12 minutes for a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Senators. Buffalo continued to frustrate Ottawa, completing a 4-0-1 season series advantage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres tame the turmoil with third-period rally
Sabres' Gionta says he wants to stay
'"It's not really been a formal conversation but the team understands our intentions," Gionta said in Canadian Tire Centre, confirming a report first issued Tuesday by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. "Absolutely, I want to stay. I've been here three years. I'd love to see this through and keep pushing in the right direction."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Gionta says he wants to stay
Sabres Notebook: Flu keeps Kane out of lineup
'Kane has 18 goals and 28 points in 45 games this season -- but has scored all of his goals in the 33 games since Dec. 3. He's fourth overall in goals in the NHL in that span and is the leader in even-strength goals with 17.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Flu keeps Kane out of lineup
Quick Hits: Sabres 3, Senators 2
'Matt Moulson's goal 51 seconds into the final period got Buffalo even and Justin Bailey's tip-in of a Jake McCabe shot at 7:38 of the third put the Sabres ahead. It was Bailey's second goal of the season and second in the NHL. Robin Lehner made 39 saves to improve to 4-0-2 against his old team.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Sabres 3, Senators 2
Deslauriers frustrating season
'"Even before that, I did not play much when I was in uniform. This is the style of play I bring that may not be fitter with our way of playing lately. When you win, you put that aside, but when you start to lose, it's on tough. You look at the other guys who are in the same style and you want to play as much as they do, but it varies from coach to coach , if he thinks you need … [Read more...] about Deslauriers frustrating season
Wednesday's Ottawa Coverage
Lehner makes 39 saves as Sens fall 3-2 to Buffalo (Ottawa Citizen) 'The effort was there' but Senators still lose to Lehner, Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Senators wouldn't mind facing Leafs in playoffs (Ottawa Sun) Trade rumours swirl around Senators' Lazar (Ottawa Sun) Sabers love Ottawa (Le Droit) Deslauriers frustrating season (Le Droit) Photo gallery (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Ottawa Coverage