'"It was big to come off the West Coast trip we had with that game. the work the guys are putting in is showing in the games. Guys are willing to do what it takes to win and it's a good mindset we have here."' … [Read more...] about Going fourth with a win streak is a rare feeling for Sabres
Archives for October 27, 2018
Sabres Notebook: Big bounceback for Berglund
'The Sabres are 3-0 since Berglund returned as a member of a strong fourth line with Johan Larsson and Zemgus Girgensons. They'll be together again Saturday night in Columbus.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Big bounceback for Berglund
Sabres’ Jake McCabe feeling confident, building offensive game
'“Even defensively, he’s putting his body in front of pucks and he’s doing it at both ends of the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jake McCabe feeling confident, building offensive game
Sabres aim to extend winning streak to four games
'If you’re counting, 307 games have passed since the Sabres last won four straight.' … [Read more...] about Sabres aim to extend winning streak to four games
Saturday's Columbus Coverage
Sabres look for fourth straight win vs. Blue Jackets (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Blue Jackets preview (NHL.com) Preview: Blue Jackets Vs. Sabres (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Columbus Coverage
Jeff Skinner is making the most of his contract year in Buffalo
'Skinner has done more than score, too. His underlying numbers have all been positive, which indicates he’s had a positive impact even in the games he’s not scoring. His possession numbers at five-a-side are all positive when compared to those of his teammates, and he’s driving scoring chances and high-danger attempts as well as any other Sabre. The added bonus in all of this … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner is making the most of his contract year in Buffalo
Sabres' Thompson is learning as he waits for another chance to play
'Phil Housley said he scratched Thompson because he wanted him to get a look at the game from a different perspective. The young winger said, “Watching from up top is a different game, it’s a lot easier to see the game from up top, so it was nice to take a step back.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Thompson is learning as he waits for another chance to play
Kelly on Eichel: "He's one of the best in the league at attacking a line with speed"
'"They'll have to win their winnable games. There are teams that they are still not in the same class of. The Ducks are the worst defensive team in the NHL, and the Canadiens had an off night... The Sabres are a dump-in team. Last year, they dumped the puck in at a top-three rate in the league, and it's nearly the same this year. During the win streak, offensively … [Read more...] about Kelly on Eichel: “He’s one of the best in the league at attacking a line with speed”
Confident McCabe seeing strong play pay off on both ends of the ice
'"We want to add that second wave of attack from the back end, when the proper time is, and our forwards are actually looking for us late as well," McCabe said after Friday's practice at Harborcenter. "It's just something that's going to keep developing and our offensive game is still going to develop throughout the year. It's still a young year and I think you're going to see … [Read more...] about Confident McCabe seeing strong play pay off on both ends of the ice
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Comets shut out in first road loss of season (Utica Observer Dispatch) Wedgewood, Amerks shutout Comets for 4-0 win (Amerks.com) Nylander ready to make a name for himself this season (Amerks.com) Comets shutout by Americans (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage