'Last season, Matt Moulson had eleven goals and seven assists for 18 points on the power play. This season, he hasn’t even been on the power play and has sat out 12 of the 24 games.' … [Read more...] about Housley makes changes to the power play
Archives for November 2017
Scandella sees more offense coming from Sabres defensemen
'"I've been thinking about it personally for myself, why I haven't scored," Ristolainen said. "I've had a lot of shots, some chances ... I've got to keep working, keep shooting. Early in the year we maybe were struggling with our net-front presence, and I feel that now it's been there. We've got to keep shooting, and one day it will go in, for sure."' … [Read more...] about Scandella sees more offense coming from Sabres defensemen
Sabres assign Griffith to Rochester
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned forward Seth Griffith to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Griffith to Rochester
Sabres' power outage has Phil Housley ready for big changes
'The coach inherited the NHL's top power play, but he can be forgiven for not believing it. The Sabres are 30th in the 31-team league, and they've been blanked in 17 of their 24 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ power outage has Phil Housley ready for big changes
Reports: Sabres waive Seth Griffith after 18 games
'Following a strong training camp in which he earned an NHL roster spot, the 5-foot-9, 190-pound Griffith mustered two goals and three points.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres waive Seth Griffith after 18 games
Sabres place Griffith on waivers
'If he is not claimed by noon on Monday, Buffalo will have the option to send him to the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Griffith on waivers
Sabres' shoddy record trumps good effort in Montreal
'"This isn't a league that's built on moral victories," center Jack Eichel said. "To outplay somebody is not what we're really here to do. We're here to win games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ shoddy record trumps good effort in Montreal
Sabres Notebook: Gorges looking for more; Deslauriers faces former team
'The Sabres are carrying seven defensemen, so someone has to sit every night. Justin Falk was scratched against the Canadiens. Things will get even more crowded when Zach Bogosian, who has begun practicing, makes his season debut.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Gorges looking for more; Deslauriers faces former team
The Wraparound: Canadiens 3, Sabres 0
'The Sabres hoped to build off Friday's slump-busting win, but they had no luck against the wall in net. Buffalo fell to 1-6-2 in the last nine games, 6-14-4 this season and 0-1-2 against Montreal.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Canadiens 3, Sabres 0
Inside the NHL: In first season, Little Caesars heads right to the top of NHL arena crop
'There's so many places to eat and so much to walk around and see that outsiders are stunned by the number of empty seats during the actual game. People are still checking out the building. The concourse is unmatched, with a sweeping cityscape effect under a massive roof.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: In first season, Little Caesars heads right to the top of NHL arena crop
Happy Scandella in Buffalo
'"I like his level of competition and his consistency," said head coach Phil Housley. He brings a good energy and a good attitude to our group of defenders. He also says the good things in the locker room. This is a good example for the younger ones."' … [Read more...] about Happy Scandella in Buffalo
Sunday's Montreal Coverage
Canadiens beat Sabres 3-0 in Carey Price's return (Montreal Gazette) In the Habs Room: And the first star ... Carey Price! (Montreal Gazette) About last night ... Price shuts out Sabres 3-0 (Montreal Gazette) Great comeback (Journal de Montreal) Price rest of ice (Journal de Montreal) Carey Price on everyone's lips (Journal de Montreal) A profitable change (Journal de … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Montreal Coverage
Carey Price returns from injury to lead Canadiens to 3-0 win over Sabres
'"We didn't work hard enough to beat him (Price) or to score multiple goals in the game. They capitalized on the few chances they had."' … [Read more...] about Carey Price returns from injury to lead Canadiens to 3-0 win over Sabres
Price lock: Canadiens blank Sabres in goalie's return
'"He's the best goalie in the world," Sabres forward Sam Reinhart said about Price after the game. "I think there's always ways we can get to him. We can make things more difficult on him."' … [Read more...] about Price lock: Canadiens blank Sabres in goalie’s return
Sabres shut out by Montreal 3-0
'Buffalo recorded seven of the first eight shots in the period, and ended the second with a 13-9 edge. Overall in the game Buffalo led in the shots category with a 25-23 advantage. Price stopped all 25 shots through forty minutes, while Lehner stopped 21 of the 23 Montreal shots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out by Montreal 3-0