'"We had key times in the game where our power play could have shined, and we didn't execute," Housley said. "I think one of the things that we have to get back is just shooting pucks and keeping it simple. I mean, that's really all they did. They just tried to get the puck to the net."' … [Read more...] about Sabres seek simplicity on power play following loss to Sharks
Archives for October 2018
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Olofsson opening eyes early on with the Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Mike Harrington: Evander Kane hoping to win in San Jose, something he couldn't do with Sabres
'"I don't know if he was trying to remove Tim's legacy, the players he brought in. Maybe he was, maybe he wasn't," Kane told The Buffalo News after the San Jose Sharks' practice at Solar4America Ice. "It's really just kind of making your decision on who you want to go with. He made his decisions. Only time will tell. But I'm happy where I am now and enjoying my career."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Evander Kane hoping to win in San Jose, something he couldn’t do with Sabres
Sabres Notebook: Sluggish offense gives Housley plenty to talk about
'"You're going to hear a lot from me about 5-on-5 differential because it's the difference between winning and losing. Your special teams have to play an important role but you can't count on them all the time. It's not going to happen all the time. Five-on-five is something we can control. Getting to the net with more traffic was a big focus today."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Sluggish offense gives Housley plenty to talk about
Sabres sign prospect Matej Pekar to entry-level contract
'Pekar, 18, has quickly developed a reputation as an agitator, getting underneath the opponent’s skin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect Matej Pekar to entry-level contract
Thursday's San Jose Coverage
Things to know: the heir to Sharks’ Erik Karlsson is eager to face his idol (San Jose Mercury News) Sharks return home to take on Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Sharks set to face new-look Sabres who made plenty of roster changes (NBC Sports Bay Area) Sharks notes: Logan Couture, Tomas Hertl practice ahead of Sabres game (NBC Sports Bay Area) Sabres at Sharks preview … [Read more...] about Thursday’s San Jose Coverage
Kane set for first game with Sharks against Sabres
'"There was always a lot of potential with our teams in Buffalo and we had a lot of young talent that, for some reason, just couldn't put it all together," Kane said. "We didn't get off to good starts and we kind of took the wind out of our own sails early in the year and it made for some long seasons."' … [Read more...] about Kane set for first game with Sharks against Sabres
Okposo feeling benefits of healthy offseason
'The effects of that concussion bled into the summer, preventing the forward from crucial aspects of his offseason regiment that affected him throughout last season. Okposo entered camp this year with a full summer of training under his belt and the desire to prove he can still be elite.' … [Read more...] about Okposo feeling benefits of healthy offseason
Sabres ink Pekar to entry-level contract
'Buffalo selected Pekar (6'0", 173 lbs., 2/2/2000) in the fourth round (94th overall) of the 2018 NHL Draft in June. Through the first 10 games of his OHL career with the Barrie Colts, Pekar ranks second on the team with six goals and fourth among Colts players with 11 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink Pekar to entry-level contract
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Comets overpowered by Rochester, 6-1 (Utica Observer Dispatch) Amerks dominate Utica, 6-1 for fourth straight win (WGR-AM) Amerks rout Comets for fourth straight win (Amerks.com) Amerks power play too much for Comets (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres roll snake eyes in dreary loss at Vegas
'There was a whole lot of nothing from the Buffalo Sabres here Tuesday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roll snake eyes in dreary loss at Vegas
Sabres Notebook: Six games later, Zach Bogosian makes season debut
'"It's exciting," Bogosian said. "It's not the start how I wanted things to go after coming off surgery, but I'm looking forward to getting back. I'm feeling good in practice. Games are a different story, I know. The last week I've come a long way in terms of how much intensity the skates have been. I'm looking forward to being back with the boys."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Six games later, Zach Bogosian makes season debut
The Wraparound: Golden Knights 4, Sabres 1
'A power-play goal in the first period by Jonathan Marchessault and a short-handed goal in the second period by Cody Eakin was all the offense Fleury would need. The Sabres were outshot, 12-5, in the first period before playing a much stronger game over the final 30 minutes. The final count was 29-27 for Vegas.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Golden Knights 4, Sabres 1
Sabres greats Gilbert Perreault, Rene Robert belong to Rasmus Dahlin's fan club
'"I saw him in practice and camp and I'm dying to see him play a game," said Robert, 69, who got that chance Tuesday night when the Sabres met the Vegas Golden Knights. "From what I've seen, he's the whole package. You have to keep in mind he's 18 years old and only as good as the team you have. He's got to grow up with the team every year."' … [Read more...] about Sabres greats Gilbert Perreault, Rene Robert belong to Rasmus Dahlin’s fan club
Spotlight on Karin Housley's comments is 'part of being in politics,' Sabres coach says
'Karin Housley's campaign is in crisis management mode after a story in the Huffington Post published Monday revealed Facebook posts that mocked Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton, with many construing the Obama post to be racist. The posts were made in 2009, four years before Karin Housley became a member of the Minnesota State Senate. The story was picked up by the Washington … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Karin Housley’s comments is ‘part of being in politics,’ Sabres coach says