'"It was a big win for us, but still a few things we've got to work on," goalie Robin Lehner said. "A lot of open chances, a bunch of breakaways. It's something we've got to work on. But we've got to build off this win. I thought we did a lot of good things offensively."' … [Read more...] about Sabres survive comeback attempt, hold onto win in Arizona
Archives for November 2017
Road from Cup final has been difficult for Sabres' Housley and Coyotes' Tocchet
'When they meet Thursday night at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz., the Sabres and Coyotes hit the ice in last place in their respective conferences with a combined record of 4-18-3.' … [Read more...] about Road from Cup final has been difficult for Sabres’ Housley and Coyotes’ Tocchet
Sabres Notebook: Justin Falk expected to make season debut on defense
'"Timing wasn't great obviously. I was really getting into rhythm," he said. "I thought the preseason went well. I was moving well, being physical, bringing the elements I needed to bring and I'm looking forward to doing that here shortly."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Justin Falk expected to make season debut on defense
Jack Eichel line producing most of Sabres’ offense
'Each player has a team-leading 12 points. Kane and Pominville both have a team-high six goals, while Eichel, whose eight assists tops the Sabres, has four goals.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel line producing most of Sabres’ offense
Sabres recall Nick Baptiste for injured Justin Bailey
'Baptiste, 22, has three goals and five points in eight games with the Rochester Americans this season. He started his third pro season slowly after failing to earn an NHL spot in training camp. He finally got going last week, compiling three goals and five points in a two-game stretch.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Nick Baptiste for injured Justin Bailey
Thursday's Arizona Coverage
Coyotes search for first home win versus Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Coyotes preview (NHL.com) Pre-Game Capsule: Coyotes vs. Sabres (ArizonaCoyotes.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Arizona Coverage
Sabres recall F Baptiste
'Through eight games with Rochester, the 6-foot-1, 205-pound Baptiste is tied for the team lead with three goals and tied for third with five points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall F Baptiste
Bailey uncertain for Thursday; Falk ready to return
'Justin Bailey wasn’t able to practice on Wednesday due to a lower body injury. Phil Housley said, “We wanted to keep him off the ice with the possibility of him playing tomorrow.”' … [Read more...] about Bailey uncertain for Thursday; Falk ready to return
Sabres call up Baptiste from Rochester
'The 22-year old got off to a slower start in Rochester this season, but has picked things up lately with three goals and two assists in the last three games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up Baptiste from Rochester
Despite production, Eichel line sees a higher ceiling for itself
'"I think we've got some chances, I just think we need to capitalize better on them, myself included," Eichel said. "I'd like to see us be more consistent on a shift-to-shift basis of getting that sustained pressure in the offensive zone, continuing to successfully make our plays that we're trying to make.' … [Read more...] about Despite production, Eichel line sees a higher ceiling for itself
Sabres recall Baptiste from Amerks
'Baptiste (6'1", 205 lbs., 8/4/1995) joins the Sabres for his first recall of the season after recording four points (3+1) in 14 games for the Sabres in his first NHL season in 2016-17. Through eight games with the Americans, Baptiste is tied for the team lead with three goals and tied for third among all Amerks with five points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Baptiste from Amerks
Thoughts on the first month of the season
'But once the "easy way" of being negative about a lack of results is pushed aside, and you peel back deeper into the process of playing the game the right way, Coach Housley and his players have seen moments where they can take many positives out of a night at the rink, win or lose. What they do with those positives is up to the players themselves as a group, as one tight-knit … [Read more...] about Thoughts on the first month of the season
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks outlast Comets in shootout (Utica Observer Dispatch) Photo gallery (Utica Observer Dispatch) Cornel lifts Amerks to 4-3 win in eighth round of shootout (Amerks.com) Amerks recall Vaclav Karabacek from Cyclones (Amerks.com) Comets lose heartbreaker in home opener (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Mike Harrington: Lehner understands the chatter but keeps blocking it out
'Lehner has been much like his team during its 3-7-2 start. There have been lots of good flashes and some tough moments as well. He's 2-4-1 with a 2.78 goals-against average and .911 save percentage — but those numbers are 1.54 and .953 in the last two games.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Lehner understands the chatter but keeps blocking it out
Sabres Notebook: Housley wants team to push, not break
'"All I can judge is what I see is right now," Housley said after his team practiced for 70 minutes Tuesday in HarborCenter. "And I see a team that at key times in the game, we sort of break. We have to have a mental toughness in that area where we can't crack and that's part of the culture, too, building that reassurance. Just continue to play the way we're playing. We don't … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Housley wants team to push, not break