'"I just think he's doing the things that they're telling him to do. He's tenacious on the forecheck, he's really strong down low, he's getting to the net, he's creating things offensively so that's why he's up here."' … [Read more...] about Baptiste ready to prove he’s learned defensive responsibility
Archives for January 20, 2018
Slow starts often dooming Sabres
'For the 26th time in 45 games this season, the Sabres let an opponent score first.' … [Read more...] about Slow starts often dooming Sabres
‘Developed’ game helps Sabres’ Nick Bapiste earn recall
'“He’s doing the things that they’re telling him to do,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said following practice inside KeyBank Center. “He’s tenacious on the forecheck, really strong down low, he’s getting to the net more. He’s creating things offensively, so that’s why he’s up here.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Developed’ game helps Sabres’ Nick Bapiste earn recall
Saturday's Dallas Coverage
Game preview: Stars would like to finish road trip strong Saturday in Buffalo matinee (Dallas Morning News) Stars look to end road trip with win over Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Stars at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Preview: Stars close out road trip with matinee at Sabres (DallasStars.com) What to watch for as Stars cap road trip at Buffalo (DallasStars.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Dallas Coverage
Sabres' Okposo misses practice, but will play Saturday
'Housley may want to take Baptiste to Calgary on Sunday if Josefson isn’t ready. He said, “I just think he’s doing the things that they’re telling him to do, he’s heavy and tenacious on the forecheck, he’s really strong down low, he’s getting to the net more and he’s creating things offensively, so that’s why he’s up here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo misses practice, but will play Saturday
Baptiste hopes two-way game can translate to NHL
'"I don't think it's changing my role," he said. "I think it's finding a way to play at this level, and if you're not scoring, being able to provide physical play, speed and helping in my D-zone. So, I think I [didn't] change my game, but developed my game."' … [Read more...] about Baptiste hopes two-way game can translate to NHL
Sabres recall Baptiste from Rochester
'Baptiste (6'1", 205 lbs., 8/4/1995) joins the Sabres for the second time this season after appearing in four games for the team in November. The Ottawa, Ontario native has recorded 17 points (7+10) in 34 games during his third professional season with the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Baptiste from Rochester