'That’s all fine and good, but this team has played 73 games this season and they shouldn’t need coaches on them to make them execute. Housley agrees, “It’s very surprising, but it reminds us that you have to come prepared to play whether you’re playing the best team in the league or you’re playing one of the lower teams and you can’t take anything for granted.”' … [Read more...] about The Sabres needed a practice wakeup call from the coaches
Archives for March 2018
The Sabres send Seth Griffith back to Rochester
'In 21 games with the Sabres, the winger scored two goals and one assist for three points.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres send Seth Griffith back to Rochester
Sabres look to take lessons from Wednesday's loss
'"When we reviewed the game, it was very quiet in the room," Housley said. "So, to me, I hope that they're angry, I hope they're upset. Now we have to get ready for tomorrow and what we can control. We have to learn from that, though. Sometimes you take three steps forward and you take one, two steps back."' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to take lessons from Wednesday’s loss
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
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks are on the verge of ending their playoff drought (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks host Devils, Thunderbirds this weekend (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Eichel proud to hit game 200, hoping for more wins
'"You look at the first 200 games and you hope the next 200 are better and you make more of an impact in terms of winning and getting the team to where you want to be," Eichel told The Buffalo News after Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Arizona Coyotes in KeyBank Center. "Sometimes you have to look at the positive of things. I'm fortunate to do this for a living. I don't take it for … [Read more...] about Eichel proud to hit game 200, hoping for more wins
Sabres Notebook: Back at practice, Lehner is undaunted by three-headed goalie
'"I got into the league the same way. Almost every goalie that gets into the league does it this way," Lehner said prior to the game against the Arizona Coyotes in KeyBank Center. "It happens every year with multiple teams. Especially in the situation we're in, being out of playoff contention and with Ullmark doing a great job in the minors.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Back at practice, Lehner is undaunted by three-headed goalie
The Wraparound: Coyotes 4, Sabres 1
'There was no open cheering for the visitors like there was when the Coyotes posted an overtime victory here in 2015 at the height of the tank for Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel In fact, there was ample booing of the Sabres late in their 4-1 defeat Wednesday that dropped them further into the NHL basement.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Coyotes 4, Sabres 1
Sabres' Eichel shows how far he's come in leadership department
'"At the end of the day, I love to play hockey. Whether we're in first place or last place in the league, it doesn't matter to me. I like to put my equipment on, go out there, play hockey. That's why I'm playing. I love to play it. I have a lot of fun doing it. It's what I look most forward to in my day. There's not really quite a feeling like it. I enjoy it every day. I'm a … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel shows how far he’s come in leadership department
Sabres showcase little effort in loss to Coyotes, draw ire of Phil Housley
'On Wednesday, the Sabres and Coyotes faced each other again as the league’s two worst teams. This time, fans inside KeyBank Center – those who bothered showing up – rooted for the hometown team, although they had little to cheer for.' … [Read more...] about Sabres showcase little effort in loss to Coyotes, draw ire of Phil Housley
Sabres notes: Scott Wilson wants to showcase offense
'“They’ve had success as a line,” Housley said prior to Wednesday’s 4-1 loss to the Arizona Coyotes inside KeyBank Center. “I think you look at all the analytics, they’re playing well. I’d like to see them pitch in more offensively down the stretch here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Scott Wilson wants to showcase offense
Thursday's Arizona Coverage
Clayton Keller breaks Coyotes rookie points record in win over Sabres (KMVP-FM) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Arizona Coverage
Rookie Keller sets up 2 in Coyotes’ 4-1 win over Sabres
'“You’d think you’d come out gangbusters to start this game,” Housley said. “It was a very meaningful game in respect that you’re in last place in the league. That’s hard to swallow. It’s just unacceptable.”' … [Read more...] about Rookie Keller sets up 2 in Coyotes’ 4-1 win over Sabres
Coyotes defeat Sabres 4-1
'Buffalo had another injury scare late in the second period when Sam Reinhart went directly to the locker room after a play in the Arizona zone. The forward has rejoined the team for the third and is actually on the ice to start the frame.' … [Read more...] about Coyotes defeat Sabres 4-1
The Sabres and Coyotes play to get out of the NHL cellar
'That game was a total 'The season is almost over' game with very little emotion coming from either team. It was just another dud in front of the home fans.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres and Coyotes play to get out of the NHL cellar