Sabres take slice of optimism into clash with Canucks (The Sports Xchange) Canucks at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Canucks @ Sabres game notes (Canucks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Vancouver Coverage
Archives for October 2017
Buffalo Sabres searching for elusive improvement in their rebuilding process
'The expectations were somewhat lower in Buffalo. After missing the playoffs the last six years and finishing with the second-worst record in the Eastern Conference last season, no one was really counting on the Sabres to challenge for a playoff spot. But fans still expected to see a step in the right direction, especially after watching Toronto’s young guns seemingly go from … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres searching for elusive improvement in their rebuilding process
Housley: 'Our work habits have been good'
'"It wasn't so much about what they were doing, it was what we weren't doing. They're a quick team, they work hard. They have a lot to prove as an expansion team," Housley said with Jeremy White on WGR Thursday morning. "I thought we finally came ready to play in the third period and turned things around. We had 37 attempts and 19 shots in that third period, but it was a little … [Read more...] about Housley: ‘Our work habits have been good’
Sabres focused on finding consistency in preparation
'"I think it's just how you prepare," Housley said. "You look at our situation, we had a day off in Vegas. Sometimes you decompress as a player and you've got to get yourself geared up for the battle again at the start of the game. I think that lacked. A switch went off.' … [Read more...] about Sabres focused on finding consistency in preparation
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks ice level report (Amerks.com) Amerks sign Percy to professional tryout (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres continue to battle consistency issues
'"We had a chance to build on something and I know this is a process but the process was a little broken tonight," Housley said after the contest in T-Mobile Arena. "The lack of preparation, accountability and urgency to start the game the way we finished was lacking."' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue to battle consistency issues
Bills and Sabres owner Terry Pegula ranked 18th-richest in American sports
'The money magazine projected Pegula's net worth at $4.3 billion. He ranked seventh among individual NFL owners and fifth among NHL owners.' … [Read more...] about Bills and Sabres owner Terry Pegula ranked 18th-richest in American sports
NHL’s Evander Kane wins case in Victoria for insurance payout
'At issue was whether Kane’s insurer, Co-operators General Insurance Company, was obliged to defend the lawsuit filed against Kane on July 1, 2016, in New York State, said B.C. Supreme Court Justice Shelley Fitzpatrick. Co-operators is obliged to pay defence costs, Fitzpatrick ruled in a Sept. 27 decision.' … [Read more...] about NHL’s Evander Kane wins case in Victoria for insurance payout
Sabres 1-6, and my thoughts turn to money
'The Sabres lost Tuesday night in Vegas to fall to 1-4-2 -- 1-6 if you, like me, prefer to use common sense. Incredibly, they have not taken the ice with a winning record since their fourth game of the lockout-shortened 2012-13 season. Lindy Ruff was their coach, Ryan Miller was their goalie, Jack Eichel was in high school. This was 380 games ago, and barring an imminent hot … [Read more...] about Sabres 1-6, and my thoughts turn to money
Terry Pegula listed as one of the richest sports team owners in America
'He ranked at number 18 on the Forbes list, with a net worth of $4.3 billion.' … [Read more...] about Terry Pegula listed as one of the richest sports team owners in America
Late comeback in OT loss to Golden Knights is a teachable moment for Sabres
'Ryan O'Reilly scored on a 5-on-3 with exactly 10 minutes left. Sam Reinhart added another power play goal with 1:58 to go to make things interesing. And then Evander Kane tied the game by batting a puck out of mid-air with 8.9 seconds left in regulation.' … [Read more...] about Late comeback in OT loss to Golden Knights is a teachable moment for Sabres
Sabres Notebook: Okposo back in lineup, Nylander getting closer to AHL return
'"Basically sitting in a hotel room for 2 1/2 straight days is not good stuff," Okposo said after the morning skate in T-Mobile Arena. "It's good to feel like a human being again being out and about and resuming normal activities."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Okposo back in lineup, Nylander getting closer to AHL return
The Wraparound: Golden Knights 5, Sabres 4 (OT)
'The Golden Knights continue to be one of the biggest stories in the NHL's first month. The Sabres continue to be one the league's biggest mysteries.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Golden Knights 5, Sabres 4 (OT)
Sabres Prospects: Quick start for Borgen, Peterson with St. Cloud State
'Senior forward Judd Peterson had two assists in the Huskies 6-3 win over Alaska on Friday then set up the game-winning goal on Saturday to help his team earn the series sweep.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Prospects: Quick start for Borgen, Peterson with St. Cloud State
Wednesday's Vegas Coverage
Perron bails out Golden Knights with OT game-winner, 5-4 (Las Vegas Review Journal) Facing former team gets Golden Knights’ William Carrier excited (Las Vegas Review Journal) ‘A better team than people expected’: Golden Knights starting to turn heads at 5-1 (Las Vegas Sun) Golden Knights win a wild one over Sabres (KWWN-AM) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Golden Knights 5, Sabres … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Vegas Coverage