'The absent-minded play of the Buffalo Sabres' No. 1 defenseman left coach Phil Housley no choice but to yank Ristolainen from the ice during 5-on-5 situations for virtually the entire second period of Sunday's 5-4 loss to Colorado.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Ristolainen’s struggles push Housley’s breaking point
Archives for February 13, 2018
Sabres Notebook: Fueled by special teams, offense keeps clicking
'The Sabres put together their third straight four-goal game in Sunday's 5-4 loss to Colorado, a first this season. They've even climbed out of their seasonlong spot as the NHL's lowest-scoring team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Fueled by special teams, offense keeps clicking
Sabres Prospects: Mittelstadt vs. Weissbach in Big Ten matchup
'Both players are freshman this season and were drafted by the Sabres in 2017 – Mittelstadt eighth overall and Weissbach in the seventh round, 192nd overall.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Prospects: Mittelstadt vs. Weissbach in Big Ten matchup
Sabres’ Scott Wilson moving around
'During the Sabres’ recent 3-0 road trip, Wilson enjoyed a three-game point streak, skating about 15 minutes a night at left wing beside center Ryan O’Reilly and Sam Reinhart. In Saturday’s 4-2 win in Boston, Wilson scored his third goal and utilized his speed down the wing to create Benoit Pouliot’s winning goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Scott Wilson moving around
Tuesday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Sabres still hopeful for scoring vs. Lightning without Eichel (The Sports Xchange) Lightning at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Lightning at Sabres: Projected lines, injuries, storylines (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Jason Botterill has a plan which includes Rochester
'Botterill believes in development on the American League level. It worked for him in Pittsburgh and in just half of one off season, Botterill has the Amerks in position to go on a playoff run. He told Schopp and the Bulldog that what is going on now with the Sabres is unacceptable, but it doesn't have to take years to get it right.' … [Read more...] about Jason Botterill has a plan which includes Rochester
Should Jack Eichel return to the Sabres lineup this season?
'If that timetable is accurate than the Sabres should give Eichel the green light on a return if, and only if, he's been cleared and they are confident he'll be 100-percent. When asked if Housley would be content shelving Eichel for the season he adamantly disagreed.' … [Read more...] about Should Jack Eichel return to the Sabres lineup this season?
Kane focused on Sabres, not Trade Deadline
'"I've dealt with it kind of all season," Kane said at TD Garden on Saturday. "Things are getting a little tighter, with the time, but I'm just focused on taking it one game at a time and focusing on my time here."' … [Read more...] about Kane focused on Sabres, not Trade Deadline