Cup champ Penguins meet Sabres at Pegula Ice Arena (Centre Daily Times) Game Preview: Pens-Sabres (PittsburghPenguins.com) Penguins Lineup vs. Buffalo (09.19.17) at Penn State (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Archives for September 19, 2017
Sabres' Rodrigues hopes increased speed gives him a leg up
'"He's been terrific, not only in this game," coach Phil Housley said in KeyBank Center. "His work ethic has been really, really good. You could see tonight he's very poised with the puck. His lateral movement is really good. He had some quality chances. He made a heck of a play on that first goal."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rodrigues hopes increased speed gives him a leg up
Sabres Notebook: Stuffed buffalo watches dressing room; Pu impresses
'High on the wall of the dressing room, above the door that leads to the video area, is a giant stuffed buffalo head. It's visible from everywhere inside the round room, and it overlooks everything.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Stuffed buffalo watches dressing room; Pu impresses
Mike Harrington: Back from the KHL, Moses looks for another shot
'"I made a lot of decisions over the last couple years about making money," Moses admitted. "That's great and I'm happy for what I did. But I was watching the Cup playoffs and really hadn't made a serious effort to play in the NHL in my career ... I want to give myself a real chance and see where it ends up."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Back from the KHL, Moses looks for another shot
The Wraparound: Hurricanes 3, Sabres 2 (OT)
'Sabres starting goaltender Robin Lehner faced just 16 shots during the opening two periods, stopping 14. Linus Ullmark played the third period and stopped all 10 shots he faced.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Hurricanes 3, Sabres 2 (OT)
Biron, Duff staying home to work Sabres road games
'He explained staying at home will enable the post-game show to be a full 30 minutes. When the team is on the road, the post-game shows often have to be cut so the TV performers can catch the team plane.' … [Read more...] about Biron, Duff staying home to work Sabres road games
Speed could help Sabres’ Evan Rodrigues secure roster spot
'“That was the one thing I really put all my focus on,” Rodrigues said.' … [Read more...] about Speed could help Sabres’ Evan Rodrigues secure roster spot
Sabres’ Phil Housley excited, nervous for coaching debut
'“I’d be lying to you if I say when the game comes I’m (not) going to be nervous,” Housley said this morning inside KeyBank Center. “Being a head coach for the first time behind the bench, it’s quite exciting for me.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Phil Housley excited, nervous for coaching debut
Tuesday's Carolina Coverage
Ryan’s OT goal gives Canes 3-2 win in first preseason game (Raleigh News and Observer) Recap: Ryan Scores Twice in Canes' Preseason Win (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Carolina Coverage
Quietly competent Phil Housley ready to turn Buffalo Sabres around
'"These people are very enthusiastic and they're just waiting for one of the [pro] teams to take the next step," said Housley, a Hockey Hall of Famer who is the fourth-leading career scorer among NHL defensemen. "So they're hungry for a winner, and that is really important to me that we put a good product on the ice that the fans will want to come and see."' … [Read more...] about Quietly competent Phil Housley ready to turn Buffalo Sabres around
2017-18 NHL Team Preview: Buffalo Sabres
'Success will be defined by the playoffs for the Sabres this season, but missing out may not necessarily constitute a disappointment. As long as they are in the playoff race until late in the season there will finally be a sign of life here. But the Eastern Conference will be a tough top eight to crack.' … [Read more...] about 2017-18 NHL Team Preview: Buffalo Sabres
Gamenight: Hurricanes upend Sabres 3-2 in OT
'Five minutes in, and the Sabres are very active not only in the offensive zone, but in the defensive end as well. You can hear the chatter from the ice up here, and all five players on the ice are pressing the play in order to keep the puck from reaching Lehner's crease.' … [Read more...] about Gamenight: Hurricanes upend Sabres 3-2 in OT
5 Observations: Hurricanes top Sabres 3-2 in OT
'Although it's a small sample size, we saw that against the Hurricanes. It seemed like whenever I looked up there was a defender jumping into the play. This was most evident in the second period when both Taylor Fedun and Jake McCabe jumped into the play, rushing down the ice. McCabe converted on a nice pass from Fedun, firing a wrist shot top corner to tie the game at two.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Hurricanes top Sabres 3-2 in OT
Sabres fall 3-2 in OT to Carolina in preseason opener
'“A little bit of nervousness, you know. But as the game went on just felt comfortable,” Housley said. “I’m just really happy to be apart of the Buffalo Sabres again. I think it’s a great city it’s a great organization to be a part of and I’m really looking forward, as we move through training camp, to continue to build our game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall 3-2 in OT to Carolina in preseason opener
Sabres shake off rust, see areas to build on in OT loss to Canes
'Rust was evident on both sides in the early going of an eventual 3-2 overtime win for the Hurricanes. Phil Housley put it this way: the Sabres had a hard time executing on breakout passes, and when they did make a pass they had a hard time catching it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shake off rust, see areas to build on in OT loss to Canes