'"I think you change the lines to try and get other guys going or maybe there's some chemistry that you're looking for. And that's why we made that change today," Housley said. "They could change tomorrow, but we'll try these combinations moving forward."' … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart moves back to wing as Sabres shuffle lines
Archives for October 12, 2017
From the other coast, Sharks' Couture impressed by Bills' defense
'"Offensively, they've struggled big-time but it's been great to see the way the defense has played," Couture said of the Bills after the Sharks' skated Thursday at their practice facility, Solar4America Ice. "Younger rookies have been great on defense and the team has exceeded my expectations. It was hard to see three wins in the first five games at all, but they've made it … [Read more...] about From the other coast, Sharks’ Couture impressed by Bills’ defense
Sabres Notebook: San Jose first stop on West Coast trip
'"Right now, if you look at San Jose, they're sort of in the same predicament that we are," Sabres coach Phil Housley said after his team practiced in HarborCenter Wednesday morning. "It's going to be a tough game. I'm sure they're not happy with their game, just like we're not happy with ours. … It's good that guys can get out on the road, hopefully bond together, but we've … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: San Jose first stop on West Coast trip
Biron set to return to Sabres' broadcasts on Saturday
'The former goaltender could have been valuable offering his insights on the play of Robin Lehner and Chad Johnson during the Sabres' two recent lopsided losses in which the goalies were left defenseless in dealing with multiple 2-on-1 rushes by opponents.' … [Read more...] about Biron set to return to Sabres’ broadcasts on Saturday
Sabres move struggling Sam Reinhart
'While it’s early, a disastrous trip could bury the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres move struggling Sam Reinhart
Sabres veteran Josh Gorges adjusting to new role, expectations
'These days, most defenders must also slickly move the puck and drive possession. That isn’t Gorges forte.' … [Read more...] about Sabres veteran Josh Gorges adjusting to new role, expectations
Thursday's San Jose Coverage
Three things to know: Sabres’ Eichel calls Sharks’ prospect ‘very underrated’ (San Jose Mercury News) Sharks hope for scoring surge vs. Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Things get weird when the Sharks play the Sabres (CSN Bay Area) Sabres at Sharks preview (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s San Jose Coverage
Housley: We need to be a smarter hockey team
'"We've got to keep our game simple. We're trying to make plays that are not high percentage plays. We've got to protect the puck a little bit better. We're using our energy in the wrong area. We want to continue to hammer our message about being a smarter hockey team."' … [Read more...] about Housley: We need to be a smarter hockey team
Sabres bringing new lines out west
'I believe Housley made the move to get more speed down the middle. He said, “I’m looking for speed in every situation up ice. I thought we did a good job of that today in practice and we’ve got the continue to work on that element of our game, but we just took Sam out of the middle to give him a different look and to give our team a different look.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres bringing new lines out west
Housley mixes up lines to find scoring solution
'“You change lines to try to get other guys going. Maybe there is some chemistry you’re looking for,” Housley said prior to leaving for San Jose. “They could change (Thursday). We thought we’d try these combinations moving forward.”' … [Read more...] about Housley mixes up lines to find scoring solution
Housley shuffles lineup as Sabres prepare for western road trip
'"You change the lines to try to get other guys going or maybe there's some chemistry that you're looking for," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "That's why we made that change today. They could change tomorrow, but we thought we would try these combinations moving forward."' … [Read more...] about Housley shuffles lineup as Sabres prepare for western road trip
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks announce schedule change (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage