'As expected, there is competition at right wing as the Sabres move toward their final cuts. Kyle Okposo and Jason Pominville have spots. Seth Griffith, Bailey and Baptiste are trying to earn the other two.' … [Read more...] about Right wing remains in flux as Sabres wait on players to claim spots
Archives for September 27, 2017
Sabres' Okposo hopes for tolerance as political debates extend into sports
'"You see the response from the natural disasters that have happened, people helping out each other. It doesn’t matter if you're black, white or anything. You're in there to help people. We need to come together."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo hopes for tolerance as political debates extend into sports
Sabres Notebook: Power play gets its shot; Fedun leaves after puck to ear
'The Sabres practiced the power play as they prepared to visit Pittsburgh on Wednesday. Housley challenged the two units to shoot, and he counted 20 shots in a four-minute span.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Power play gets its shot; Fedun leaves after puck to ear
Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark using head to make saves
'“So what do you got to do?” he asked. “You got to use your head, because it’s the closest thing. It’s lot easier to move your head than it is your whole upper torso.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark using head to make saves
Phil Housley in no hurry to name new Sabres captain
'“We’re just going to wait,” he said this afternoon following practice inside HarborCenter. “This has only been a couple weeks for me really getting on the ice with these guys, getting to know them and seeing how they react and fit into the team. That’ll happen maybe after the preseason. I don’t have a definite answer for that.”' … [Read more...] about Phil Housley in no hurry to name new Sabres captain
The Pegulas haven't spoken to the Sabres about Trump and the anthem
'There really hasn’t been much talk about it in the NHL and head coach Phil Housley said the Pegulas have not brought it up with him, “No, not at all, it really hasn’t been brought up and we’ll deal with that if it arises.”' … [Read more...] about The Pegulas haven’t spoken to the Sabres about Trump and the anthem
Kane impressing with pace, work ethic at Sabres camp
'"I think Phil's done a really good job of keeping things open, keeping the dialogue open with everybody, keeping things short and sweet and to the point," Kane said. "I think that makes it real easy, when everybody understands what's going on and what the goal is."' … [Read more...] about Kane impressing with pace, work ethic at Sabres camp