'"Just like our players and our coaching staff, we're disappointed we're not in the playoff run right now. But, it's a situation where, whether it's a Rasmus Dahlin, whether it's Sam Reinhart having a career year or it's Jack Eichel continuing to take on a leadership role as our captain, we're excited about the development of our young players."' … [Read more...] about Botterill – “We’re disappointed we’re not in the playoff run right now”
Archives for March 2019
5 Observations: Maple Leafs sweep season series, top Sabres 4-2
'I feel bad for Carter Hutton.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Maple Leafs sweep season series, top Sabres 4-2
Maple Leafs defeat Sabres, gain in Atlantic Division
'"I wish I could put it into words. It's obviously frustrating," Hutton said. "A lot of us wear it on our sleeve here. We put so much into this. … It's frustrating. You want to win."' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs defeat Sabres, gain in Atlantic Division
Sabres fall to Leafs despite strong outing from Hutton
'"Carter Hutton bailed us out first and second period," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We knew the magnitude of this game, the rivalry. We didn't execute early. We couldn't make a wall play. We didn't move our feet when we had the puck."' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Leafs despite strong outing from Hutton
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Rasmus Asplund gaining maturity with Amerks (Buffalo News) Amerks gearing up for home stretch (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres looking to wipe out a pair of ugly streaks as Leafs come to town
'Indeed, the Sabres have found no success against the Leafs in recent games. They're 0-2-1 this season and in danger of going winless in a season series against Toronto for the first time since 1987. And their current four-game losing streak against Toronto (0-3-1) is their longest since a five-gamer in 1972.' … [Read more...] about Sabres looking to wipe out a pair of ugly streaks as Leafs come to town
Goalie Carter Hutton adapting to Sabres, getting better results
'“I feel like I’ve had to kind of change how I play a little bit compared to years past with an older, veteran defensive group,” said Hutton, who will likely start Wednesday’s home contest against the Toronto Maple Leafs. “I thought things were a little bit more predictable in years past for me. Where I thought this year, there’s a lot of young guys and sometimes a little bit … [Read more...] about Goalie Carter Hutton adapting to Sabres, getting better results
Sabres’ Alexander Nylander believes he can stick in NHL: ‘I’m ready for this’
'“He’s taking advantage of the opportunity,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “Each and every game he’s seems to get better. His linemates are helping him out, they play a fast game. He’s just getting more confident down low, in the corner. He’s driving on cycles, he’s making plays up ice and he’s using his speed."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alexander Nylander believes he can stick in NHL: ‘I’m ready for this’
Wednesday's Toronto Coverage
Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres gameday (Toronto Sun) Wednesday NHL game preview: Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres (Toronto Star) Leafs look to get back on track with trip to Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Maple Leafs at Sabres preview (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Toronto Coverage
Deadline duds: Did Sabres actually take step backwards adding Montour?
'Montour requires a new contract at the end of the season, but he’s not a rental. As a restricted free agent, the 24-year-old is under Buffalo’s control for the foreseeable future. And with Rasmus Dahlin, Casey Mittelstadt, Sam Reinhart and Jack Eichel all under the age of 24, the future looks brighter than it may have appeared the past few weeks — especially now that Montour … [Read more...] about Deadline duds: Did Sabres actually take step backwards adding Montour?
Housley - Nylander has earned some ice time on the second line
'"Right now, he's earned some ice time and he's been put on our second line with (Evan) Rodrigues and (Conor) Sheary. We're going to still give him an opportunity here. We really want to put him in a position to succeed and those decisions will be made as we move throughout the season here. It's going to be interesting how he responds to now having two to three pretty good … [Read more...] about Housley – Nylander has earned some ice time on the second line
Sabres' Dahlin is working to improve his one-time shot
'Dahlin knows he has to get that skill down and watching the way he works, I have no doubt that he will. Dahlin said, “It’s going to be a part of my game, to be a threat in the O-zone with a great one-timer, it’s dangerous.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dahlin is working to improve his one-time shot
Nylander growing comfortable alongside Rodrigues, Sheary
'"He's driving on cycles, he's making plays up ice and he's using his speed. I really like his shot mentality last game. Coming off the wing, he was thinking about shot entering the offensive zone. He's got to continue to shoot pucks."' … [Read more...] about Nylander growing comfortable alongside Rodrigues, Sheary
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres assign Pekar to Rochester (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Lance Lysowski's Sabres mailbag: Another roster overhaul this offseason?
'Softness isn't on the coaching staff, in my opinion. Part of the problem is personnel. The Sabres have some high-skilled forwards, but this is a small team that struggles to win battles in front of the net and along the boards. They need to get bigger and more physical through roster changes.' … [Read more...] about Lance Lysowski’s Sabres mailbag: Another roster overhaul this offseason?