'“I was frustrated,” Bogosian said of a campaign in which he scored a career-low 11 points in 56 games. “That’s in the rear view now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian believes he can thrive under Phil Housley
Archives for September 2017
Benoit Pouliot sees Sabres on similar path as Oilers
'“It was the worst year I’ve ever had playing in the NHL,” Pouliot said this morning inside HarborCenter. “We were so down that the coach (Dallas Eakins) got fired during the year. Things weren’t going well, but we had so many draft picks, we had so many young guys coming up and learning.”' … [Read more...] about Benoit Pouliot sees Sabres on similar path as Oilers
Sabres' O'Reilly ready to step up as a leader
'“I need to speak up when things don’t work. As a group, we have to have more dialog between each other and also the coaching staff. As a group, we have to be able to go to them and say, ‘OK, we’re struggling with this, we need to change, we need to alter something’ and we have to be confident doing it. I think me and a couple of other guys really need to take control.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly ready to step up as a leader
Sabres' Bogosian buying what Housley is selling
'"He gets the game, he's played for a while and coached for a while and he's been around forever so I think he gets the new style of the game," Bogosian said on Saturday. "Sometimes when you've been around hockey that long I think sometimes some people forget that the game has changed so much be he seems to be part of that new group. With the skating, getting up in the play and … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bogosian buying what Housley is selling
Eichel headlines charity event
'The autograph signing event helped raised about 75-hundred dollars the Red Cross hurricane relief effort.' … [Read more...] about Eichel headlines charity event
O’Reilly: “I like our look right now”
'“It’s always tough to see players go, but getting news guys from a different organization that gives us a fresh look,” O’Reilly added. “For myself, for other guys there’s a lot we have to change ourselves. We can’t expect someone to come in and make all the difference. For myself I have to be better at this year and I think I will.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly: “I like our look right now”
Pouliot sees comparisons between Sabres, Oilers
'"I think the situation here is the same," he said. "You've got a great player in [Jack] Eichel who's going to come up just like Connor did in Edmonton. Things can turn around quickly, especially when you get new management, new coaches and everything. It's a fresh, new start for everyone and I think it's good."' … [Read more...] about Pouliot sees comparisons between Sabres, Oilers
Sabres' blue-liners embrace theory that best defense is a good offense
'"It takes a lot of pressure off Risto, for sure," McCabe said. "A guy playing 27, 28 minutes a night, it's hard on your body. I know he would never say he wants to play less because he wants to be to be out there every shift just because of the competitor he is, but to have that depth on the back end is huge."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ blue-liners embrace theory that best defense is a good offense
Sabres Notebook: O'Reilly sounds like a captain; injured Nylander is 'week-to-week'
'"The mindset of a lot of guys is we're moving in the right direction," the center said. "Whether they do (name a captain) or not, it doesn't really affect us. We made our changes, and we know what we need to do now. I think it's going to be a lot better either way.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: O’Reilly sounds like a captain; injured Nylander is ‘week-to-week’
Many options for Gionta, including non-playing role with Sabres and Olympics
'“It’s not for lack of opportunities, teams want to sign him, but he has to decide if it fits into his family situation,’’ Bartlett said. “I think we’ll play it out awhile, see if anything changes in Buffalo, and then decide to go elsewhere or not. But it’s not like I don’t have opportunities for him to play, I do.’' … [Read more...] about Many options for Gionta, including non-playing role with Sabres and Olympics
Sabres’ Marco Scandella embracing Buffalo, fresh start
'“He’s a great guy,” Pominville said. “What you saw is the way he is pretty much all the time. He’s very outgoing, he shows his emotion.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Marco Scandella embracing Buffalo, fresh start
Sabres notes: Ryan O’Reilly not thinking about captaincy
'“You look at the guys who have worn it in the past in this organization, its something very special,” O’Reilly said Friday following the first session of training camp inside HarborCenter. “With a letter or not, the stuff that needed to change I think has and that’s what we want.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Ryan O’Reilly not thinking about captaincy
Buffalo Sabres believe time is now to follow Toronto Maple Leafs in making playoff return
'“It’s obviously not the results we wanted the last couple of years,” said Jack Eichel, the Sabres’ top scorer last year and the No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 NHL draft.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres believe time is now to follow Toronto Maple Leafs in making playoff return
Sabres’ Alexander Nylander week-to-week with lower-body injury
'The 19-year-old winger was held out of the Prospects Challenge for precautionary reasons a week ago but Sabres general manager Jason Botterill said at the time he was hopeful the talented Swede would be ready for the start of camp.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alexander Nylander week-to-week with lower-body injury
Sabres' Scandella is enjoying his new team and city
'Scandella has played many times against Nashville, so he knows how Phil Housley coached their defense. Buffalo’s new defenseman is very much looking forward to Housley coaching him, “He wants north-south hockey and he definitely wants the D to be involved, so I feel like I have pretty good skating ability, so I think I’m going to mold pretty well into this system.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Scandella is enjoying his new team and city