'“It was sort of formed the last three or four days,” Housley said this afternoon inside KeyBank Center. “During the game, it just stiffened up, his upper body. So we’re just being precautious with it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Carter Hutton out Saturday; Scott Wedgewood recalled
Archives for December 2018
Saturday's Philadelphia Coverage
Sabres look to halt slide vs. Flyers (The Sports Xchange) Flyers at Sabres preview (NHL.com) 5 things: PHI vs. BUF (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Philadelphia Coverage
After some lean years, it’s fun to be the Buffalo Sabres again
'“It’s different, for sure,” said right winger Kyle Okposo. “We have a belief in ourselves and everyone in this room trusts each other and knows they’re going to do the right thing. If a guy makes a mistake, he’s the first one to do the right thing next time; everyone is holding each other accountable and holding themselves accountable. It’s a lot better.”' … [Read more...] about After some lean years, it’s fun to be the Buffalo Sabres again
Sabres call up Wedgewood, Tennyson from the Amerks
'Carter Hutton was also given a maintenance day from practice on Thursday, but he was not present for Friday's session. Housley said following practice that the 32-year-old netminder is now day-to-day with an upper-body injury, and that the team is taking caution with his injury. He also said that Hutton he will not be ready to play on Saturday against Philadelphia.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up Wedgewood, Tennyson from the Amerks
Buffalo Sabres Linus Ullmark, SPCA kicking off program to help dogs
'The program is designed to help some of the longer stay dogs find new homes.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Linus Ullmark, SPCA kicking off program to help dogs
Sabres ready for Philadelphia following 'mental reset'
'"I felt like the last month was kind of crazy in how many games we were playing and just kind of [being] all over the place. ... It was a lot. Just to have a little bit of normalcy, have a couple days between games, it's nice. When we do play tomorrow against Philly, we're going to be ready to go."' … [Read more...] about Sabres ready for Philadelphia following ‘mental reset’
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Bailey lifts Amerks to 2-1 win over Bruins (Amerks.com) Amerks snap P-Bruins eight-game point streak (ProvidenceBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Lawrence Pilut arrives on time to help Sabres' defense
'“He fights for loose pucks, he wins his battles, he attacks the game the right way,” Housley said. “I just like the enthusiasm. He can get a little overanxious at times, but his intentions are in the right area.”' … [Read more...] about Lawrence Pilut arrives on time to help Sabres’ defense
Injuries shuffle Sabres on the blue line
'“Guys are getting opportunity,” Housley said. “Rasmus Dahlin is getting more minutes, Risto (Rasmus Ristolainen) has done a terrific job in his game and right now, Lawrence Pilut is getting more of an opportunity, Beaulieu is playing more, so it’s a great opportunity for these guys to play some more meaningful minutes."' … [Read more...] about Injuries shuffle Sabres on the blue line
Editorial: Smart start on stadiums, though more public involvement would help
'The Sabres’ venue is 23 years old. Popko said it needs improvement in the seating, better audio, improved digital connectivity and new digital screens.' … [Read more...] about Editorial: Smart start on stadiums, though more public involvement would help
Sabres newcomer Matt Hunwick nearing return from neck injury
'“I feel close,” Hunwick said following Thursday’s practice inside HarborCenter. “It’s only been two practices and a couple morning skates, but (I) feel good.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres newcomer Matt Hunwick nearing return from neck injury
Sabres defensemen Jake McCabe, Casey Nelson week-to-week
'In other injury news, winger Jason Pominville, out the last two games with an upper-body injury, practiced today.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defensemen Jake McCabe, Casey Nelson week-to-week
Ritzel: Sabres reigniting Buffalo's love for hockey
'Are the Sabres as good as their 17-8-4 record would indicate? Can this team win the Stanley Cup this year? I'd say no to both, but even the most optimistic preseason expectations said that Buffalo at best could be in the mix for a wild-card position, and the Sabres are way ahead of the curve on that. It would take a serious meltdown, like 15 wins in their last 50 games, to … [Read more...] about Ritzel: Sabres reigniting Buffalo’s love for hockey
Are the Buffalo Sabres a real playoff threat or a mirage?
'The way the NHL goes, teams like the Sabres can squeak into the playoffs and a couple seem to make it every year. But unlike, say, Colorado last year, Buffalo doesn’t appear to have a particular strength that would lead you to believe they can do damage.' … [Read more...] about Are the Buffalo Sabres a real playoff threat or a mirage?
The Sabres are fighting through injuries for the first time all season
'Jake McCabe sustained an upper-body injury against Tampa Bay that is now more severe than they first thought, so Buffalo’s most consistent defenseman this season is now week-to-week.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres are fighting through injuries for the first time all season