'"Special teams are such a big part of the game these days," winger Zemgus Girgensons said. "If you have good penalty killing, you can win a lot of games. You really need to pay attention when we have those meetings about the other team. We have guys who are on the same page all the time."' … [Read more...] about Sabres using subtle changes, goaltending to shut down power plays
Archives for November 27, 2018
Sabres Notebook: Evander Kane expects 'few more people in the stands' during return
'"I can imagine it will be positive," Kane said when asked if he expects a positive response from Sabres fans. "I’m sure they’re excited. I’m sure there will be a few more people in the stands than there have been in the past with how well they’re playing and the win streak. Looking forward to the competition tomorrow."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Evander Kane expects ‘few more people in the stands’ during return
Sabres’ 10-game winning streak in 2006 still holds special memories
'“I don’t want to jinx it, but one comment I had was a told my wife the other day, I said, ‘When they make the playoffs, I want to … go back to Buffalo and see a game to see the electricity in the building,’” Campbell said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ 10-game winning streak in 2006 still holds special memories
Phil Housley on Sabres’ winning streak: ‘We don’t talk about it’
'“We don’t talk about it,” said Housley, whose team hosts San Jose on Tuesday. “We just focus on the next game and focus on the San Jose Sharks, because they just went through a tough game (lost 6-0 to Vegas) and we know the hair is going to be up on the back of their neck and we’re going to have to be ready."' … [Read more...] about Phil Housley on Sabres’ winning streak: ‘We don’t talk about it’
No boos. No tracksuits. No moneyphones: Sharks’ Kane returns to Buffalo
'“I wish that during my time here it would have been the way it is now,” he said. “Nobody wants to lose consistently, have the building half empty. That’s never fun. That’s never what you want as a player.”' … [Read more...] about No boos. No tracksuits. No moneyphones: Sharks’ Kane returns to Buffalo
Tuesday's San Jose Coverage
No boos. No tracksuits. No moneyphones: Sharks’ Kane returns to Buffalo (San Jose Mercury News) Red-hot Sabres going for 10th straight win vs. San Jose (The Sports Xchange) Sharks vs. Sabres watch guide: Projected lines, pairs in Buffalo (NBC Sports Bay Area) Sharks at Sabres preview (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s San Jose Coverage
Worst in NHL last season, Sabres are surging after 9-0 run
'“Everyone is contributing in multiple ways, and when that happens anything is possible,” she added. “There’s still plenty of hockey left to play, but we are encouraged by the foundation that is being built and look forward to seeing the development continue.”' … [Read more...] about Worst in NHL last season, Sabres are surging after 9-0 run
Sharks' Kane wishes things were different while in Buffalo
'"I wish, during my time here, it would have been the way it is now," said Kane after practice on Monday at KeyBank Center. "No one wants to lose consistently and have the building half empty. That's never fun. That's never what you want as a player, but at the same time, I'm happy with where I am and I'm enjoying my time in San Jose. So far it's been fantastic."' … [Read more...] about Sharks’ Kane wishes things were different while in Buffalo
Pominville reminisces on past and present as Sabres search for 10th straight win
'"It's been a lot of fun. We've had to put so much work," the veteran winger said. "It hasn't been easy. It's been a grind, it's been tough, but to get rewarded with winning it's great for me, for sure. But, for the guys that haven't been here for a while, for them to finally see what it is and the atmosphere in the building is pretty cool."' … [Read more...] about Pominville reminisces on past and present as Sabres search for 10th straight win
Sabres face Sharks seeking to tie Buffalo record with 10th straight win
'"I want to win," he said. "Winning's fun."' … [Read more...] about Sabres face Sharks seeking to tie Buffalo record with 10th straight win
Kane returns to Buffalo, hopes to end Sabres winning streak with Sharks
'"I wish during my time here it would have been the way it is now, obviously," he said. "Nobody wants to lose consistently. ... That's never fun, that's never what you want as a player. At the same time, I'm happy where I am. I'm enjoying my time in San Jose and so far, it's been fantastic."' … [Read more...] about Kane returns to Buffalo, hopes to end Sabres winning streak with Sharks
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Borgen finding his game with Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage