'"We've just got to be better as a group," forward Nick Baptiste said Thursday as the team digested its 31st-place finish and prepared for its season-ending road trip. "We've got to trust the game plan and be more willing to win for one another. I think that's the biggest thing.' … [Read more...] about Belief in team play nearly nonexistent for Sabres
Archives for April 6, 2018
Sabres Notebook: Gearing up for Amerks' postseason; Ullmark makes trip
'"We'd all want nothing more than to go win a championship," Nelson said Thursday in KeyBank Center. "You can almost call it a second chance for a few of us to go make some noise in the playoffs."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Gearing up for Amerks’ postseason; Ullmark makes trip
Sabres will soon replenish Amerks for AHL playoff run
'So by next week, the Sabres should infuse the Amerks with 43 goals, 129 points and Ullmark, an AHL All-Star, and his backup, Adam Wilcox. The goalies have combined for 31 of Rochester’s 34 wins this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will soon replenish Amerks for AHL playoff run
Goalie Robin Lehner won’t make Sabres’ final road trip
'In the absence of Lehner and Ullmark, goalie Chad Johnson has started three straight games. The Sabres also have backup Adam Wilcox, who has never played an NHL game.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Robin Lehner won’t make Sabres’ final road trip
Friday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Lightning gunning for top spot (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Lightning preview (NHL.com) How to watch, live stream Lightning-Sabres (TampaBayLightning.com) Lightning vs. Sabres: Projected lines, storylines, injuries (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Sabres' Porter thinks the team's future is bright
'All those players are learning under head coach Chris Taylor. Porter thinks they really benefit from Taylor's pro experience, “He played the game for a long time and he knows the game really well, so I think he’s great at teaching, he understands what players are going through, traveling and the hardships of hockey, so he’s been really great down there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Porter thinks the team’s future is bright
For several Sabres, second chance awaits in Rochester
'"That was really the main focus," Porter said of the impending playoff run. "I'm happy to be here, come up here and do what I can. It's always great to be back in the NHL. So, I'm not looking too much into it. If I get in the lineup I'm going to play hard, and that's about it."' … [Read more...] about For several Sabres, second chance awaits in Rochester
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Redmond named to 2017-18 AHL Second All-Star team (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage