'“We’ve got to get back to the accountability of performing on the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Lehner wants Sabres to earn their playing time
Archives for April 8, 2017
Confidence back, Sabres' McCabe won't lose sleep over benching
'“I had four bad periods,” McCabe said in HarborCenter. “In this league, if you’re not performing you’re not going to play.”' … [Read more...] about Confidence back, Sabres’ McCabe won’t lose sleep over benching
Okposo illness a 'cloud' for Sabres as they hit final weekend
'“We were asking about him when we were in Buffalo, and it was probably quiet for a point and for a reason,” Islanders coach Doug Weight told the New York media. “We’re praying for him. He’s a wonderful person.' … [Read more...] about Okposo illness a ‘cloud’ for Sabres as they hit final weekend
Sabres Notebook: Okposo reportedly released; Guhle joins Amerks; Foligno done
'The Sabres could not yet confirm the report.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Okposo reportedly released; Guhle joins Amerks; Foligno done
Goalie Robin Lehner wants Sabres to be more accountable
'“We could totally dominate the top the teams in this league,” Lehner said Friday inside HarborCenter. “They can’t even touch the puck.”' … [Read more...] about Goalie Robin Lehner wants Sabres to be more accountable
Sabres’ Jake McCabe on benching: ‘I’m not going to lose sleep over it’
'McCabe has morphed into a top contributor this season, skating almost 21 minutes a night, sometimes on the first pair. So getting benched, even after a poor stretch, was a bit surprising.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jake McCabe on benching: ‘I’m not going to lose sleep over it’
Report: Sabres’ Kyle Okposo discharged from hospital
'The Sabres have said little about the likable Okposo, their NHL All-Star this season, only releasing a statement late Wednesday saying he was under the care of their doctors and they would have no further comment.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres’ Kyle Okposo discharged from hospital
Saturday's Florida Coverage
Preview: Sabres at Panthers; Saturday, 7 p.m. (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Sabres, Panthers closing out the season shorthanded (The Sports Xchange) Preview: Sabres at Panthers (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Florida Coverage
AP Source: Sabres' Okposo showing signs of improvement
'Buffalo Sabres forward Kyle Okposo is showing signs of improving from an undisclosed illness, though there is no timetable yet as to when he might be released from the hospital, a person with direct knowledge of the player's condition told The Associated Press on Friday.' … [Read more...] about AP Source: Sabres’ Okposo showing signs of improvement
Sabres assign D Guhle to AHL
'The 6-foot-1, 186-pound Guhle combined to produce 33 points (15 goals, 18 assists) in 47 Western Hockey League games for the Prince Albert Raiders and Prince George Cougars this season. The Edmonton, Alberta, native also added six assists in six playoff games for the Cougars.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign D Guhle to AHL
Some team leaders think there needs to be more accountability
'There was a time in the NHL that if you had one really bad shift, you’d find yourself in the minors. That can’t happen anymore, but Lehner can remember a form of that, “Coming into this league either you performed or you didn’t. If you didn’t perform, you weren’t up here, if you didn’t perform on the ice, you didn’t get out again.”' … [Read more...] about Some team leaders think there needs to be more accountability
Report: Sabres' Okposo is improving and released from hospital
'This whole thing of course has had his teammates worried. Jake McCabe said, “It’s been scary. It’s one of those things, he’d do anything for you and we feel the same way, if there was anything we could do for him, we’d do it. It’s really unfortunate and our thoughts and prayers are with him and hopefully he recovers soon.”' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres’ Okposo is improving and released from hospital
Sabres' Lehner says team needs to be accountable
'"I don't think other teams have taken points away from us," Lehner said. "We have taken them away from ourselves and that's what frustrating about this season."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Lehner says team needs to be accountable
Notes from Friday's practice
'"Jake's a big part of our team," Bylsma said. "Jake's a big part of our team going forward. He's played that way this year. We need him to step up and be a leader on our team. I think getting the award is a sign of that and a symbol of that."' … [Read more...] about Notes from Friday’s practice
Where can Jack Eichel go from here?
'The Sabres have their man. He just needs to catch a better break to start the next season. Because Jack has shown - in moments to me at least, when the team needs someone to put them on their shoulders and go out and win a game for them - he clearly has the ability to do so. Be it with a goal or sweet assist as we saw Feb. 7 on a home ice in a third-period rally and win … [Read more...] about Where can Jack Eichel go from here?