'The team’s current financial situation is quite messy. Buffalo will be paying seven players at least $5 million next season. That includes Matt Moulson, currently playing in the AHL, and Zach Bogosian, who has one assist and has only appeared in 17 games this year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to make something out of nothing
Archives for January 10, 2018
Housley lets Sabres have it after another bad loss
'The results are ridiculously bad. Buffalo is on an 0-4-1 skid and has won just five of the last 28 games.' … [Read more...] about Housley lets Sabres have it after another bad loss
Despite trade rumors, Evander Kane flourishes in Buffalo
'But regardless of trade rumors, or his pending unrestricted free agency on July 1, or his large personality which rubs some people the wrong way, Kane has one goal in mind – to be as effective and productive as he can for the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Despite trade rumors, Evander Kane flourishes in Buffalo
Mike Harrington: Drought talk simply moves to Pegulas' other team
'They were simply outlclassed most of the night in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to Winnipeg, a team with the kind of speed you have to have in today's NHL. Exactly what the Sabres don't have.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Drought talk simply moves to Pegulas’ other team
Sabres Notebook: Guhle gaining confidence
'"I just feel like I’m more confident in my playing out there really," Guhle said. "Just using my skating more, trying different things. Just playing. I'm not worried about making a mistake. I'm just going out there and just playing free."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Guhle gaining confidence
The Wraparound: Jets 7, Sabres 4
'There were horror stories all over the ice.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Jets 7, Sabres 4
Phil Housley rips Sabres following ugly loss to Jets
'Forty-three games into another lost season, the hapless Sabres are arguably the NHL’s worst team. Right now, they’re on pace for a franchise-low 19 victories.' … [Read more...] about Phil Housley rips Sabres following ugly loss to Jets
Former Sabres Dmitry Kulikov, Tyler Myers thriving with Jets
'“A lot of good memories,” he said. “It was a fun city to play in, we had a really good group of guys. There’s not many there anymore. It was fun. I really enjoyed my time here.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres Dmitry Kulikov, Tyler Myers thriving with Jets
Bogosian is healthy, happy and disappointed in Buffalo
'"I think the future's bright here. You'd like it to be a little brighter right now. In all reality we knew coming in it was going to be a process, but I think a lot of guys wish it could be sped up a little bit. You want to be in a better position than we are right now."' … [Read more...] about Bogosian is healthy, happy and disappointed in Buffalo
Jets, Sabres still benefit from big trade
'"It’s pretty cool. A lot of time has passed since the trade, so the fact that both teams have a lot of pieces from it, it’s pretty cool most of us are in the lineup," Myers said before Tuesday’s game against the Sabres, his first back in Buffalo since the deal. "I’m not going to go into the game focusing on winning the trade. It’s the same focus as any other game, but I’m … [Read more...] about Jets, Sabres still benefit from big trade
Blockbuster deal working out: Big trade with Sabres changed Jets identity
'“Coming into this year we had big expectations. I think if you’d asked us if we’d be in this position in September I don’t think we would have thought that,” said Bogosian. “There are a lot of good players in the organization, whether it’s with us or in Rochester. You look at a franchise player like Jack (Eichel), he’s a great guy to build around. I think the future is bright … [Read more...] about Blockbuster deal working out: Big trade with Sabres changed Jets identity
Wednesday's Winnipeg Coverage
Young snipers get groove back (Winnipeg Free Press) Bogosian is healthy, happy and disappointed in Buffalo (Winnipeg Free Press) Jets, Sabres still benefit from big trade (Winnipeg Free Press) Jets snipers break long droughts in win over Sabres (Winnipeg Sun) Blockbuster deal working out: Big trade with Sabres changed Jets identity (Winnipeg Sun) Jets rolling along…Lemieux … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Winnipeg Coverage
Connor, Ehlers score 2 goals in Jets’ 7-4 win over Sabres
'“I got to be better,” Lehner said. “I take responsibility for this.”' … [Read more...] about Connor, Ehlers score 2 goals in Jets’ 7-4 win over Sabres
Mittelstadt shows Buffalo glimpse of future at world juniors
'“With it being here in Buffalo, there was that added pressure,” Botterill added. “And I think you saw a player who instead of succumbing to the pressure, actually thriving in that type of environment.”' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt shows Buffalo glimpse of future at world juniors
Sabres coach Phil Housley: ‘There’s a lot of cheat in our game’
'A seventh straight season without a post-season game seems almost a certainty, with the Sabres on pace for just 55 points. For reference, the team finished 2014-15 with 54 points in a not-quite-hidden attempt at winning the Connor McDavid lottery.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Phil Housley: ‘There’s a lot of cheat in our game’