'"[3rd period] was obviously a tough period. Just think that we turned too many pucks over in transition against a team with a lot of good forwards. Didn't contain their speed at all through the neutral zone and the puck ended up in the back of our net."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Ducks
Archives for February 2017
Murray: "I'm always looking for the perfect game"
'"I'm always looking for a perfect game, and I probably will be looking for the perfect game until the day I die," Murray said about the team's place in the standings. "That's my job with the coaches and that's how we get better is to never think you've planted the flag at the top of the mountain until you actually do, and that's the Stanley Cup."' … [Read more...] about Murray: “I’m always looking for the perfect game”
5 Observations: Ducks take down Sabres 5-2
'Buffalo was outshot in every one of these games, finishing with a 2-2-1 record. If it wasn't for Robin Lehner and Anders Nilsson, this could've gotten messy.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Ducks take down Sabres 5-2
Corey Perry powers Ducks past Sabres
'"You know what? I don't have the answer for you. Comeback victories, great momentum boosts, moral boosts or whatever. Comeback victories, they're called comebacks because we've put us in a hole. It's not all the time going to bounce that way. We get one on the power play at the end; it's just not enough time. Maybe if I don't let in the fourth, it'll be 3-2. … There's a lot of … [Read more...] about Corey Perry powers Ducks past Sabres
Sabres fall to Ducks following lopsided 3rd period
'"Going to a third period 1-1, we've got to expect more out of ourselves going in this stage of the season," said Sabres goalie Robin Lehner, who made 39 saves. "That stage of the game, a 1-1 hockey game, we didn't have a push. They had a push."' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Ducks following lopsided 3rd period
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres call up pair of forwards from Rochester (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres leave it all on the ice in the third period in February
'“In some of those previous games … we played a whole heck of a lot better,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said after Tuesday’s win. “In those games we stuck with it and stuck with it and had a belief that we’re going to be able to get a goal or be able to come back in a game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres leave it all on the ice in the third period in February
The traditional morning skate is increasingly turning optional
'“I’m not a big morning skate guy,” Sabres forward Kyle Okopso said. “It just doesn’t make a lot of sense to me. If you were a football team that had a game at night and they went out and practiced in the morning, you’d probably say they’re nuts. It’s something that started a long time ago and I think in hockey traditions die pretty hard. They take a long time to kind of go the … [Read more...] about The traditional morning skate is increasingly turning optional
Jerry Sullivan's Power Take: Sabres finding comforts of home
'They're a flawed team on the rise. But to become a contender, they need to own home ice. Jack Eichel seemed miffed when fans booed Tuesday. Fans had good reason, but they should also realize this isn't the same lifeless Sabres of years past.' … [Read more...] about Jerry Sullivan’s Power Take: Sabres finding comforts of home
Sabres’ Tyler Ennis showcasing tenacity
'“Skating, jump, compete – I think that’s really been the biggest thing, compete has been at a higher level,” Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tyler Ennis showcasing tenacity
Thursday's Anaheim Coverage
Sabres look to keep momentum going versus Ducks (AP) Preview: Ducks at Sabres (NHL.com) Preview: Six-Game Trip Continues Tonight in Buffalo (AnaheimDucks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Anaheim Coverage
How much are you enjoying these comebacks?
'That about sums up my thoughts on Tuesday night's comeback win over San Jose at KeyBank Center, giving the Sabres two points in a game that was looking bleak going into the third period. As I happened to explain to a fan during the second period of the game, I love an exciting third period even more than most people might.' … [Read more...] about How much are you enjoying these comebacks?
Late feeding frenzy produces Sabres' stunner over Sharks
'Buffalo 5, San Jose 4. How did that happen? It really defied explanation.' … [Read more...] about Late feeding frenzy produces Sabres’ stunner over Sharks
Bucky Gleason: Sabres need to build on wild win over Sharks
'The Sabres are a year or two away from contending for the playoffs, assuming Tim Murray makes the right personnel decisions. In the meantime, you can look for indications they’re getting close to the postseason. You’ll know the Sabres have a playoff team when …' … [Read more...] about Bucky Gleason: Sabres need to build on wild win over Sharks
Sabres Notebook: Sharks feel a bit like the Atlanta Falcons of the hockey world
'"I felt like Dan Quinn in the Super Bowl Sunday," DeBoer said. "It was one of those games. Thank God it wasn’t the finals, it was a game in the middle of February. We found a way to get a point. But we couldn’t have played a better road game for 45-50 minutes. We’ve got to learn a lesson there. We didn’t manage the puck, we took some penalties, we gave up some odd-man attacks, … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Sharks feel a bit like the Atlanta Falcons of the hockey world