'"It's something that's not necessarily a distraction," McCabe said. "It's something that takes getting used to, I guess you'd say. For the most part it's a cool look for the fans."' … [Read more...] about Lights, camera … action? Sabres hope to provide some as Winter Classic filming begins
Archives for November 2017
Sabres' Housley trying to dial up hot line, changes forward units
'"I expect a lot from everybody in that locker room, not only Sam Reinhart," Housley said. "He's bouncing around a little bit until he finds a niche in the lineup and on a line. We're going to continue to make changes as we move forward here until we start winning."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Housley trying to dial up hot line, changes forward units
Sam Reinhart all over Sabres lineup
'“It’s tough to get in a rhythm, for sure,” Reinhart said of changing positions. “It doesn’t help in that sense. I mean, I got to be prepared if I play multiple positions, right? I got to try to take advantage of that, but it’s been tough, for sure. Hopefully I can stick with it and … I can get familiar with (my linemates) again as quick as possible.”' … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart all over Sabres lineup
Sabres promote Jordan Nolan to scoring line
'“The way he’s been playing in the last three or four games here, he scored a couple goals recently,” Housley said. “I like the way he attacks the game. He’s using his speed, he’s getting the opportunity, he’s controlling the puck down low in the offensive zone, he’s willing to go to the net. He brings a physical element to the game as well.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres promote Jordan Nolan to scoring line
Sabres need to play dirtier to generate better scoring chances
'"We're going to have to try to create more [scoring opportunities]. Just when we think we're getting pointed in the wrong direction after the win against Edmonton; I believe we threw everything at Carey Price. Could we have made it ore difficult in front of him? Yes. Last night, we have chances and we're having shots, but an area we need to address is trying to get to the net … [Read more...] about Sabres need to play dirtier to generate better scoring chances
Nolan's play earns promotion to line with O'Reilly, Okposo
'"I like the way he attacks the game," Housley said. "He's using his speed, he's getting the opportunity, he's controlling the puck down low in the offensive zone, he's willing to go to the net. He brings a physical element to the game as well."' … [Read more...] about Nolan’s play earns promotion to line with O’Reilly, Okposo
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks go overtime with Utica again and lose (Buffalo News) Comets prevail in OT for third consecutive win (Utica Observer Dispatch) Amerks fall in overtime to Comets (Amerks.com) Griffith excited for fresh start with Amerks (Amerks.com) Comets top Americans in overtime (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Goal is a dirty word as Sabres' scoring slump worsens
'Buffalo has scored one goal or none in nine of its last 16 games. The Sabres rank last in the NHL at 2.20 goals per game. Montreal is 30th at 2.36 and Vegas is first at 3.68.' … [Read more...] about Goal is a dirty word as Sabres’ scoring slump worsens
Mike Harrington: Lightning have plenty of power
'It was as if the Bolts felt they could throw in an extra surge of energy if they really needed to. The Sabres didn't have many good scoring chances until the last four minutes with Robin Lehner on the bench. You never felt they were a threat and with the standings the way the were, that's probably what we should have expected.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Lightning have plenty of power
Sabres Notebook: Too little desperation too late in games
'"We shouldn't have to create the emotion but some nights you have to create it," Kane said. "Some nights you don't got it and you've got to find a way to create it inside yourself and play with that urgency and battle. ... I can't create emotion inside of you. I could be rah-rah but you have to prepare individually and be ready to play. I think you have to accept your role, … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Too little desperation too late in games
The Wraparound: Lightning 2, Sabres 0
'They fell to 6-15-4 this season, including 1-7-2 in the last 10 games. They are 3-8-1 at home.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Lightning 2, Sabres 0
Sabres blanked again by Lightning
'At 6-15-4, the Sabres have 16 points, the Eastern Conference’s lowest total. Right now, they’re on pace for 52 points. When they finished last overall in 2013-14 and 2014-15, they earn 51 points and 54 points, respectively.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blanked again by Lightning
Sabres’ Matt Moulson positive through tough stretch
'“It (stinks),” Moulson said of sitting out. “I think it’s not fun when you’re not playing, not helping contribute in games, it’s a tough position. You got a couple choices when that happens, you can sulk or do something about it. I think that’s where I’m at.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matt Moulson positive through tough stretch
Wednesday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Andrei Vasilevskiy, Lightning shut out Sabres (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning journal: Brayden Point called ‘the real deal’ (Tampa Bay Times) Joe Smith’s takeaways from Lightning-Sabres (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning Knock of Sabres 2-0 In Buffalo (WDAE-AM) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Mishkin's Extra Shift: Lightning 2, Sabres 0 (TampaBayLightning.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Vasilevskiy gets shutout as Lightning snap two-game skid
'“We have to have some attitude when we start the game,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “This is our home rink. We’ve got to get out and establish a forecheck, show more emotion on the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Vasilevskiy gets shutout as Lightning snap two-game skid