'"Right from the start it wasn't good enough," center Sam Reinhart said. "We've got to demand more. We've got to expect more of this group. We're going to take a day to forget about it and move on, but we've got to be ready for Thursday."' … [Read more...] about Housley has work to do to get Sabres ready for regular season
Archives for September 2017
Sabres Notebook: Reinhart looking confident at center
'"I think if you look at my last two years when I'm out playing my best and I do get moved to center, it elevates my game. It kinda forces me to move," Reinhart said Friday morning after practice in KeyBank Center before the Sabres hosted the New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Reinhart looking confident at center
The Wraparound: Islanders 3, Sabres 1
'The Sabres appeared to have one objective for their preseason finale: Don't get hurt. It failed as Zach Bogosian left early in the third period Friday. The reason wasn't immediately available. "Our doctors are going to take a look at him tonight," coach Phil Housley said in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Islanders 3, Sabres 1
Sabres’ Seth Griffith impressive in preseason
'“Seth Griffith was one of our best forwards tonight, creating a lot, was in on the forecheck,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said following the preseason finale.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Seth Griffith impressive in preseason
Saturday's New York Coverage
Islanders’ Tavares comfortable with mates Lee and Eberle (Newsday) Anders Lee, Jordan Eberle lead Islanders to 3-1 win over Sabres (SportsNet New York) Recap: Islanders 3, Sabres 1 (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage
Sabres upended 3-1 by Islanders
'Another bad period for the Sabres as they are being outshot 12-7 in the game and 7-3 in the middle frame. I recognize that not everyone is in the lineup that will be here on Thursday, but they will need to pick up the pace when the season starts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres upended 3-1 by Islanders
5 Observations: Sabres fall in preseason finale to Islanders 3-1
'Eleven shots after two periods is unacceptable. It's not like the Sabres didn't have chances to shoot, they were just too often trying to make the perfect play. When you get pucks to the net good things happen.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres fall in preseason finale to Islanders 3-1
Islanders top Sabres in preseason finale 3-1
'The offense, which has struggled over the last week, scored one of fewer goals in three of their final four preseason games. They scored four in a loss to Pittsburgh on Wednesday, with two goals coming in the final minute of action.' … [Read more...] about Islanders top Sabres in preseason finale 3-1
Sabres will look to clean up execution following loss in preseason finale
'"In the first two periods I just thought we passed up way too many opportunities to shoot the puck," Housley said. "We had that mindset last game and we got away from that. When you're playing a good, defensive team that collapses to their net, that's the only way we're going to change defenses and we addressed that after the game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres will look to clean up execution following loss in preseason finale
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Smith nets overtime winner in preseason opener (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Jordan Nolan grateful for chance to continue family ties with Sabres
'"It's pretty crazy," said Jordan Nolan, who now lives across the border in St. Catharines, Ont. "Obviously a lot of memories here and friends and family in the area. To come back here after so many years and my father has been here a few times, it's pretty interesting. It's funny the way it works out."' … [Read more...] about Jordan Nolan grateful for chance to continue family ties with Sabres
Sabres Notebook: First preseason goal another step forward for Antipin
'"It was a good team to play against, really good players," said Antipin, who easily understood a reporter's questions Thursday after practice in KeyBank Center and was able to put together steady responses as he continues to learn English. "It was an interesting game. Lot of fun. Every game I'm feeling more comfortable."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: First preseason goal another step forward for Antipin
Buffalo memories special for Sabres newcomer Jordan Nolan
'“I’ve been part of a winning team (in Los Angeles) for years,” Nolan said. “I just kind of bring some experience. I’m not expecting to change the world or anything.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo memories special for Sabres newcomer Jordan Nolan
The Sabres send Ullmark to the Amerks
'Housley mentioned last week that he now knows he has three goaltenders that can play in the National Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres send Ullmark to the Amerks
Sabres' Nolan glad to be back home
'Nolan’s dad has had two different stints as coach of the Sabres. The first time he was not offered a contract after winning the Adams Trophy as coach of the year. The second time, he was fired by Tim Murray after 1.5 seasons. Despite that, Jordan is fine with coming here, “Obviously a lot of memories here. I lived over in St. Catharines in the offseason, a lot of my friends … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nolan glad to be back home