'The blue and gold scored twice with under a minute to go in regulation to cut the deficit to one goal. Jacob Josefson was credited with the first of the two goals that made the score 5-3 in favor of Pittsburgh, while Evander Kane made it a one-goal game with a goal from the slot, 5-4. However, that is all the rally Buffalo could mount.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall 5-4 to Pittsburgh
Archives for September 2017
Pominville still adjusting to life back in Buffalo
'“I never thought it would happen again, but I’m definitely happy and excited about it,” Pominville said with Howard Simon and Jeremy White on WGR Tuesday morning. “It’s been kind of overwhelming, and it gives you extra energy and excitement to go out there and play.”' … [Read more...] about Pominville still adjusting to life back in Buffalo
Sabres claim Nolan from Los Angeles
'Not counting Justin Bailey, Seth Griffith or Nick Baptiste and adding Nolan, I have the Sabres with about $6.9 million of salary cap space.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim Nolan from Los Angeles
Sabres' claim Jordan Nolan, son of Ted Nolan, off waivers
'Nolan spent portions of the last six seasons with the Kings, appearing in 292 games and scoring 42 points. The Garden River, First Nations, Ontario native was also on both Kings Stanley Cup winning teams in 2012 and 2014.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ claim Jordan Nolan, son of Ted Nolan, off waivers
Housley sees plenty to build on in loss to Penguins
'"I just liked the way we competed tonight," Housley said. "We've been talking about shot mentality but 42 shots is a lot of rubber towards their net. I thought we took a big step forward tonight."' … [Read more...] about Housley sees plenty to build on in loss to Penguins
Deslauriers seeking to prove himself against Penguins
'"If I can play all three preseason games, I'll play them all," Deslauriers said. "I missed so much time last year from an injury and after, just being a healthy scratch, it was probably one of the worst feelings I've had."' … [Read more...] about Deslauriers seeking to prove himself against Penguins
Sabres claim Nolan off waivers
'"We're happy to bring Jordan into the mix," said Sabres General Manager Jason Botterill. "His size and speed, along with his experience with such a successful organization like the Kings, make him an asset to the organization."' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim Nolan off waivers
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks look to Paetsch, Porter for veteran leadership (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Right wing remains in flux as Sabres wait on players to claim spots
'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
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