'While the Sabres controlled play and dominated possession in the third period for the second straight game, the final period once again did not go the way that Buffalo needed it to. Palmieri added his third point of the night on the insurance marker to make it 3-1, after a nifty move to get around Lawrence Pilut and score short side on Hutton. Joey Anderson added the empty net … [Read more...] about Sabres fall another spot in the standings, lose 4-1 to the Devils
Archives for February 2019
The Sabres have two young players that have never played this much hockey
'We’ve hit game number 58 in the NHL season which is something new for Rasmus Dahlin and Casey Mittelstadt. This is where the grind of the NHL can get to young players. Phil Housley said it can be tough on youngsters, “I just think the day-to-day grind, just handling that and handling a lot of games in a short period of time."' … [Read more...] about The Sabres have two young players that have never played this much hockey
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Devils
'"It was just a couple of mistakes that wind up in the back of our net. For the most part the urgency was there."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Devils
The Sabres bring up Nelson from Rochester
'Nelson has missed 28 games with an upper-body injury. Marco Scandella is not on the trip and Buffalo had to make room for Nelson, so my guess is Scandella goes to injured reserve.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres bring up Nelson from Rochester
Sabres begin three-game road trip with 4-1 loss to Devils
'After a scoreless twenty-minutes, the Sabres found themselves trailing less than eight minutes into the second period when Miles Wood notched the game's first goal for a 1-0 Devils lead. Six minutes later, Jesper Bratt connected on the Devils power play as they went up by two goals. The Sabres, though, found some life with less than a minute to go in the second period when Sam … [Read more...] about Sabres begin three-game road trip with 4-1 loss to Devils
Sabres Struggles Continue
'The Sabres found themselves in a two goal hole once again, and we're unable to even the score, as they fell to the New Jersey Devils 4-1 Sunday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Struggles Continue
Schneider gets second win in row for Devils against Sabres
'"I believe in our group. I believe in these guys. They came back and responded the right way. It wasn't our night. I know that's disappointing, but we've got a big game against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday. We're still in this thing. We are still fighting and that's the way we are going to look at it." -- Sabres coach Phil Housley' … [Read more...] about Schneider gets second win in row for Devils against Sabres
Sabres' 3rd-period push comes up short in New Jersey
'"I felt that we did a lot of good things with the puck again," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We didn't get the break we needed. We got tip-ins, we got rebounds, we hit a post. But we can't get away from our game. It's a one-goal game. I feel that we're right there in the third period."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ 3rd-period push comes up short in New Jersey
Sabres recall Nelson from Amerks
'Nelson (6'1", 185 lbs., 7/18/1992) returns to the Sabres after completing a five-game stint with the Amerks, during which he recorded one assist and eight shots on goal. Before suffering an upper-body injury, Nelson registered five points (1+4) and a plus-6 rating in 22 games for Buffalo this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Nelson from Amerks
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Oglevie had goal, assist in second game back with Amerks (Buffalo News) Amerks close out weekend with dominating 5-1 win over Devils (Amerks.com) Devils end weekend with 5-1 loss to Amerks (BinghamtonDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres watch video, work in practice to clean up mistakes ahead of road trip
'"We’re in, obviously, a stretch where every game is in important," center Evan Rodrigues said. "But at the end of the day, you can’t dwell on a game like yesterday, because it’s not going to do anything for you. You have to learn from it, take a step forward from it, build off of it, just get ready for the next game. I think when you get a little too emotional and you worry … [Read more...] about Sabres watch video, work in practice to clean up mistakes ahead of road trip
Kyle Okposo to join Sabres on road trip, Marco Scandella's status unknown
'While Okposo will join the Sabres for their three-game road trip, Marco Scandella was evaluated by team doctors Saturday and did not board the team charter to Newark, N.J. Defensemen Zach Bogosian and goalie Linus Ullmark did not practice for "maintenance."' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo to join Sabres on road trip, Marco Scandella’s status unknown
Inside the Sabres: Trying to prevent phones, games from impinging on team bonding
'"It’s something we talked about," Jason Pominville, 36, told The News following a recent practice. "I don’t think it was a problem for us last year, but it’s the way the world is right now. Everyone is on their phone. You want to make sure you keep the conversations going within the group. You’re eating for 20 minutes. You can wait to answer your calls or whatever."' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Trying to prevent phones, games from impinging on team bonding
Inside the NHL: With Wild looking to retool, Sabres should be eyeing Charlie Coyle
'The 6-foot-2 Coyle, who can also play right wing, probably can still be had at a cost and you wonder if it might mean one of the Sabres' three first-round draft picks. A major retooling appears imminent in Minny, which has made the playoffs for six consecutive seasons but has combined to win just four games in getting blitzed out of the first round the last three seasons.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: With Wild looking to retool, Sabres should be eyeing Charlie Coyle
A Sabres season, a Senate setback and longing by long-distance : At home with the Housleys
'“We need to be there for each other for a shoulder to lean on, just to get the feelings out,” said Phil Housley, his fingers interlocked behind his head as he looked at the ceiling. “‘What’s bothering you?’” he asked, rhetorically. “We talk it out, and we feel much better after we’re done with that.”' … [Read more...] about A Sabres season, a Senate setback and longing by long-distance : At home with the Housleys