'Bailey has been good in training camp this year and in the preseason games, but he has no points to show for his efforts. Phil Housley said, “I think he’s been a lot more physical than in the past and he’s used his speed and that obviously is one of his assets, getting on the forecheck and trying to disrupt things and trying to get some more zone time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bailey is trying to make an impression
Archives for September 2018
Bove: Predicting the Buffalo Sabres opening night lineup
'It's not far-fetched to think Alex Nylander has earned a roster spot. Considered a bust by many early in his career, Nylander has had his most impressive stretch with the organization since reporting to training camp in September.' … [Read more...] about Bove: Predicting the Buffalo Sabres opening night lineup
Nylander scores as Sabres fall to Pens 5-1
'The winger cut into the Pittsburgh lead in the second period to pull the Blue & Gold within 2-1 before the Pens answered back with three more in the period to cruise to victory.' … [Read more...] about Nylander scores as Sabres fall to Pens 5-1
Sabres' Opening Weekend festivities to include music, fun for families
'The last party will take place on Oct. 8 at 1 p.m. Live music will be played by The Strictly Hip and fans will be able to create their own GIFs. Buffalo mascots will be attending the game that day, and there will be a car magnet giveaway for 10,000 people.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Opening Weekend festivities to include music, fun for families
Loss to Penguins is a lesson in details for young Sabres
'"I thought, overall, our compete level and our effort was there," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "You're playing a pretty good hockey team, the two-time Stanley Cup champions, and I thought it was just a valuable lesson for our young guys to learn the execution, the speed and the battle that you have to play in."' … [Read more...] about Loss to Penguins is a lesson in details for young Sabres
Wilson benefiting from added size at camp
'"I feel a lot better," Wilson said. "I talked to a lot of people. I used to cramp and kind of be out of gas and feel like I had nothing left, so I think just with the weight, it feels like I can go longer, and I have a little bit left in the tank, as to where last year I think I got tired sometimes.' … [Read more...] about Wilson benefiting from added size at camp
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks' Redmond aims for NHL but for now he's settled in Rochester (Buffalo News) The Sabres send five down to Rochester (WGR-AM) Amerks leaning on leadership of veteran corps (Amerks.com) Open for business - Day One camp notebook (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Mittelstadt remains a work in progress
'Mittelstadt had no points in the first eight periods of the Prospects Challenge and has no points in his three preseason appearances. He was blanked again in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to Columbus and the notion that Mittelstadt would start the season as the No. 2 man in the middle already seems to be flimsy.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt remains a work in progress
Bettman on Sabres: 'I think the team is being rebuilt in the right way'
'"By all appearances, the team is on an upward spiral," Bettman said when asked by The Buffalo News during the first intermission of Tuesday night's Kraft Hockeyville exhibition against Columbus in Clinton Arena. "All of these things happen in cycles. You look at the young talent they have and the moves they made over the summer — among those acquiring Jeff Skinner — I think … [Read more...] about Bettman on Sabres: ‘I think the team is being rebuilt in the right way’
The Wraparound: Blue Jackets 4, Sabres 2
'The Sabres outshot the Blue Jackets, 33-26, but fell to 2-3 in the preseason with their third straight loss. Columbus (2-4) snapped a three-game skid of its own by scoring three power-play goals in the game.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Blue Jackets 4, Sabres 2
Clinton had hockey history long before Sabres arrived for Hockeyville
'“I think it’s great,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said of playing in such a unique place. “It just brings you back to your childhood memories. Guys are sitting in the locker room there and they’re all tight, we’re doing our meetings. It was a great feeling, because you draw back from that when you were a kid playing with your buddies.”' … [Read more...] about Clinton had hockey history long before Sabres arrived for Hockeyville
Columbus skates by Buffalo in Hockeyville NHL game in Clinton
'The seating arrangements were intimate. The length of the rink had six rows of seats. On one end, a sixth row was created on the lowest level with folding chairs practically right up against the glass.' … [Read more...] about Columbus skates by Buffalo in Hockeyville NHL game in Clinton
‘A big time’ in Clinton as Hockeyville comes to village
'The different hockey jerseys fans were wearing reflected a unique fan base. Sabres jerseys, New York Islanders jerseys and a few New York Rangers jerseys were mixed in with Clinton hockey jerseys and sweatshirts.' … [Read more...] about ‘A big time’ in Clinton as Hockeyville comes to village
Sabres, Blue Jackets reminisce at Clinton Arena
'"It was great," Housley said of the morning skate. "Tunes were blaring. The crowd was awesome." He said the crowd in the rain "hung in there and our guys stayed out there and signed (autographs)." The arena itself, he said, "brings you back to your childhood memories." The Sabres, technically the home team tonight, also got a little reminder of their home rink when the crowd … [Read more...] about Sabres, Blue Jackets reminisce at Clinton Arena
Wednesday's Columbus Coverage
NHL preseason | Blue Jackets 4, Sabres 2: Jackets have big fun in small rink (Columbus Dispatch) Blue Jackets | Defenseman Markus Nutivaara enjoying healthy confidence (Columbus Dispatch) Recap: CBJ 4, BUF 2 (BlueJackets.com) Training Camp: Welcome to Hockeyville, Blue Jackets ... (BlueJackets.com) Small rinks, big dreams (BlueJackets.com) Photo gallery (Utica Observer … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Columbus Coverage