'“Their point was he didn’t have the puck, and I need to make sure he has it when I touch him,” Ristolainen said in KeyBank Center. “I don’t know what I can really do different there because it was a split second, half-second. It’s a quick time, and I was skating backward. It’s really hard to stop there, and I don’t think I can.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen surprised, frustrated by suspension
Archives for March 2017
Sabres know Maple Leafs fans are ready to pounce
'“I’m sure there’s going to be a lot of fans coming down the QEW to watch this game,” Sabres left wing Marcus Foligno said Friday. “They’re pretty excited to have playoff hockey in their reach and have it back. We can expect a lot of white and blue jerseys, but it makes for a fun atmosphere, so we don’t care. We’ll try to feed off it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres know Maple Leafs fans are ready to pounce
Sabres Notebook: Harsh response to Ristolainen suspension; influx of healthy players
'“If that puck ended up keep coming and didn’t get separated, it’s a clean hit and we don’t even talk about it,” Gorges said. “The intentions of the hit were not to be dirty, malicious or hurt anybody.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Harsh response to Ristolainen suspension; influx of healthy players
Sabres’ Tyler Ennis worried about future
'“He’s trying to prove what kind of player he is and where he fits in our lineup right now, and I think that’s something he’s done a little bit better of recently, and going forward, that’s his challenge for the next eight games,” Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tyler Ennis worried about future
Rasmus Ristolainen’s suspension surprises Sabres
'Sabres defenseman Josh Gorges added: “It’s split-second decisions. That’s all it is, a split-second. If that ended up coming, didn’t get separated, didn’t get separated, it’s a clean hit and we don’t even talk about this. But I think the intentions of the hit were not to be dirty, malicious or hurt anybody.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Ristolainen’s suspension surprises Sabres
Leafs-Sabres a tale of two rebuilds
'With 50 points in 53 games, Eichel has been outstanding, while Sam Reinhart continues to improve. Secondary scoring, however, remains an issue. While both teams have allowed 214 goals, the Sabres have scored 42 fewer times than the Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Leafs-Sabres a tale of two rebuilds
Saturday's Toronto Coverage
Leafs-Sabres a tale of two rebuilds (Toronto Sun) Saturday game preview: Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres (Toronto Star) Maple Leafs look to extend win streak in Buffalo (AP) Preview: Maple Leafs at Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage
Lehner on Ristolainen suspension: Certain teams get benefit of doubt
'“Certain teams in this league get the benefit of the doubt and that’s just it,” said Lehner. “If the jerseys were reversed I don’t think we’re standing here talking three games.”' … [Read more...] about Lehner on Ristolainen suspension: Certain teams get benefit of doubt
The Sabres aren't happy with Ristolainen's suspension
'“I’ve been playing with Risto for two years and he’s a pretty honest player. He had no history, he doesn’t jump, he doesn’t hit his head, it’s a broken play that he reads and he gets three games. There were other things that happened during that game that should’ve been a review too, but it just doesn’t happen, but certain teams in this league get the benefit of the doubt.”' … [Read more...] about The Sabres aren’t happy with Ristolainen’s suspension
Lehner on Ristolainen suspension: "If they reverse jerseys I don't think it's three games"
'"There were other things that happened during that game that should've maybe been reviewed too," Lehner said. "It just doesn't happen. Certain teams in this league get the benefit of the doubt. If the jerseys were reversed I don't think we'd be standing here talking three games."' … [Read more...] about Lehner on Ristolainen suspension: “If they reverse jerseys I don’t think it’s three games”
Sabres react to Ristolainen's suspension
'"A little bit, I mean, three games is a lot," alternate captain Josh Gorges, who was Ristolainen's defensive partner at the time of the hit, said. "It's a tough decision and it's tough being those guys making those decisions. It's never easy … It's a split-second decision and that's all it is, a split second."' … [Read more...] about Sabres react to Ristolainen’s suspension
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks rally to win in overtime, end losing streak (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Springfield Thunderbirds relinquish third-period lead in loss to Rochester (Springfield Republican) Former UNO hockey captain Ian Brady gets chance with Buffalo Sabres’ affiliate (Omaha World Herald) Amerks rally to edge Thunderbirds in overtime (Amerks.com) Amerks ink three to amateur … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Ristolainen suspended for three games
'"My understanding is that the nature of the call on the ice, it had to be a phone conversation," Bylsma said. "From that standpoint, I wasn't surprised."' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen suspended for three games
After setbacks, William Carrier ready to return to Sabres lineup
'“Will really added to our lineup with his speed and he’s got a little bite and grit in how he plays,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “He played sometimes with Ryan O’Reilly and Kyle and added speed to that line. He played a little bit up and down the lineup but that’s a big part of what he was able to bring to our team. He’s been out for a while so just getting him back, … [Read more...] about After setbacks, William Carrier ready to return to Sabres lineup
Sabres Notebook: Okposo's views from the stands productive – to a point
'“You get a different perspective watching,” said Buffalo Sabres forward Kyle Okposo, who missed the last 10 games with a rib injury. “It’s a lot different though. It’s a lot different playing. When you watch, the game is easy. If I’m watching the game, I could score 50 goals in the stands. It’s just easy. But when you’re playing it’s a little more difficult.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Okposo’s views from the stands productive – to a point