'"It's been a tough year in the goals and points department for me so I'm trying to build off that," Okposo said after practice Saturday in the suburban St. Louis Ice Zone. "I have to take advantage of my opportunities and I've had some but just haven't put them in the back of the net. That one definitely felt good to go in."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo finds the net, looks to turn around his season
Archives for December 10, 2017
Sabres Notebook: Schwartz's status in doubt for Blues
'Winger Jaden Schwartz, who has 35 points in the team's first 30 games, was helped from the ice during the first period of Saturday's 6-1 win in Detroit after taking a shot to the foot. X-rays were negative but coach Mike Yeo said the foot was sore, so it would seem unlikely Schwartz would play against the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Schwartz’s status in doubt for Blues
Inside the Sabres: 'Next Chapter' is scary story
'Two weeks after Nolan was fired in April 2015, a glossy brochure arrived in the mail for Sabres season-ticket holders. The 16-page sales pitch was titled "Buffalo Sabres 2015-16: The Next Chapter." It proudly noted that ESPN and Hockey's Future said Buffalo possessed the No. 1 prospect pipeline in the NHL. Sports Illustrated listed Buffalo at the top, too.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: ‘Next Chapter’ is scary story
Inside the NHL: Seattle on the fast track to expansion
'One thing the NHL has to be concerned about compared to Las Vegas is that Seattle is already a crowded sports market. The Seahawks and Mariners are long-entrenched franchises dating to the 1970s and the Sounders are perennially one of the top clubs in Major League Soccer. The likely return to the NBA could push hockey further down the pecking order, so this will be no … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Seattle on the fast track to expansion
Sunday's Saint Louis Coverage
Blues vs. Sabres preview (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Blues likely sans Schwartz heading into tilt with Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Blues preview (NHL.com) Gameday Guide: Dec. 10 vs. Buffalo (StLouisBlues.com) Projected Lineup: Dec. 10 vs. Buffalo (StLouisBlues.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Saint Louis Coverage
Sabres' Girgensons blames himself for his benching
'The coaching staff has told Girgensons that he needs to be better. Phil Housley has liked what he’s seen in practice, “I thought this was one of his best practices in a long time, so we’ll make that decision tomorrow, but it’s good to see him with a little jump in his step and controlling the play in the small game area and he brought some good energy today.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Girgensons blames himself for his benching
Sabres view matchup with Blues as opportunity for a successful trip
'"We have an opportunity to take five out of six points against a really good opponent tomorrow and that's the way we should look at it," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "If we look back and look at this road trip as an opportunity to get better and improve, I think we would be happy with that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres view matchup with Blues as opportunity for a successful trip
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks extend point streak to eight games but fall in shootout to Pack (Amerks.com) Holland tallies two, Pack win in shootout (HartfordWolfPack.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage