'"It’s always good to go into the break with a win," Sheary said. "You don’t want to have that bitter taste in your mouth and have to wait a long time to play again. I think tonight was a total team effort. Linus stood on his head in the third and kept us with the lead. This one definitely feels good for us."' … [Read more...] about Sabres fend off third-period rally, shut out Ducks, 3-0, to end losing streak
Archives for December 23, 2018
The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Ducks 0
'Anaheim outshot Buffalo, 40-33, including 14-3 in the third, and the Sabres killed two third-period penalties before Skinner scored his 26th goal of the season with 8:48 remaining in regulation.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Ducks 0
Rick Jeanneret taken to hospital after disappearing from Sabres broadcast
'Jeanneret, 76, was feeling light-headed on the air and stopped talking during the broadcast of the game against the Anaheim Ducks. He had called the play-by-play as normal for the first two periods, but his voice was noticeably lower as the game resumed in the third period and there were some gaps in his call.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret taken to hospital after disappearing from Sabres broadcast
Inside the Sabres: Q&A with Amerks coach Chris Taylor
'We tweaked a couple things here with practice and a few different things. Days off, when we should give them time to rest, our workout sessions. We changed a lot of different things like how we do video. All that kind of stuff. You're always trying to tweak things to get a little bit better. You're always learning and trying to do different things, how to adjust. I'm still … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Q&A with Amerks coach Chris Taylor
Linus Ullmark blanks Ducks, Sabres head into break on high note
'“The boys are going to be a little tired the second day, so for me, it’s about being mentally sharp even more when I get in there,” Ullmark said.' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark blanks Ducks, Sabres head into break on high note
Sabres notes: Randy Carlyle remembers Phil Housley’s talents
'“He found a way,” Carlyle said prior to Saturday’s tilt inside KeyBank Center. “Superior skills, skating skills, great hockey sense, a lot stronger than people give him credit for."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Randy Carlyle remembers Phil Housley’s talents
Reports: Rick Jeanneret leaves KeyBank Center on stretcher
'Jeanneret, who is scheduled to work 42 games this year, was his usual affable self earlier in the night. He even started Saturday’s broadcast in a Santa Claus suit.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Rick Jeanneret leaves KeyBank Center on stretcher
Sunday's Anaheim Coverage
Ducks’ 5-game trip ends with a 3rd consecutive loss as Sabres blank them (Orange County Register) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Recap: Ducks Can't Solve Goaltender Ullmark, Lose 3-0 in Buffalo (AnaheimDucks.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Anaheim Coverage
Buffalo Sabres announcer Rick Jeanneret hospitalized during broadcast
'He recently cut back his work to about half of the team's games.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres announcer Rick Jeanneret hospitalized during broadcast
Ullmark makes 36 saves, Sabres shut out Ducks 3-0
'“Back-and-forth travels, not just back-to-backs at home or something like that, that takes a toll on your body. It’s hard,” Ullmark said. “Obviously, you’re going to be a little tired the second day. So for me it’s about being mentally sharp even more when I get in there.”' … [Read more...] about Ullmark makes 36 saves, Sabres shut out Ducks 3-0
Report: Longtime Sabres Broadcaster Rick Jeanneret Stretchered Out During Broadcast
'Before the game, Jeanneret was dressed as Santa Claus and appeared in good spirits.' … [Read more...] about Report: Longtime Sabres Broadcaster Rick Jeanneret Stretchered Out During Broadcast
Capitals' fairytale success fuels young challengers like Sabres
'“They seem like a different hockey team this year. They’ve got some guys as well that can hurt you. They look like they’re playing for each other this year. It wasn’t an easy night. But definitely we worked for those last two wins.”' … [Read more...] about Capitals’ fairytale success fuels young challengers like Sabres
Sabres shut out Anaheim 3-0
'The Sabres scored in the first period and never looked back in their 3-0 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out Anaheim 3-0
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Ducks
'"I think it's always good to go into the break on a win. You don't want to go in with a bad taste in your mouth and wait a long time to play again."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Ducks
Sabres Rick Jeanneret takes ill and was taken to the hospital from the game on Saturday
'Jeanneret was responsive before getting onto the stretcher, but no further details are available. Sabres Vice President of Media Relations Chris Bandura assured me that when he gets some information on how Jeanneret is, he will pass it on.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Rick Jeanneret takes ill and was taken to the hospital from the game on Saturday