'"I just think it shows them that they can still come back again if they stay the course and stick with it," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "These guys fought right through to the end …It just shows if you keep fighting - and our determination was really solid in the third and overtime - that we can find a way to win. It just reminds them that they can still do it."' … [Read more...] about Sheary scores twice as Sabres beat Penguins in overtime
Archives for March 2019
Rasmus Dahlin learning to absorb big hits, make little plays for Sabres
'"I’m so happy," he beamed following practice Thursday. "I wouldn’t have expected this kind of season. So far it’s good, but we have to get some wins back and get back on track. There’s something positive in the group right now."' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin learning to absorb big hits, make little plays for Sabres
Sabres' Carter Hutton suffers injury in practice; Vladimir Sobotka, Marco Scandella day to day
'"We'll evaluate that later today and tomorrow morning but just being cautious with it right now, so we got him off the ice," Housley told reporters when asked if Hutton will play against the Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Carter Hutton suffers injury in practice; Vladimir Sobotka, Marco Scandella day to day
Sabres’ Brandon Montour already comfortable in Buffalo
'After Montour returned to his snow-covered rental car, he tweeted a photo of a brush and the clean windshield with the words, “Oh boy! Have to start getting back in the swing of things!”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Brandon Montour already comfortable in Buffalo
Sabres goalie Carter Hutton leaves practice, status uncertain for Friday
'Hutton “tweaked something in his lower body,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. He could be unavailable for Friday’s home game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Carter Hutton leaves practice, status uncertain for Friday
Friday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Penguins deal with injuries ahead of Sabres game (The Sports Xchange) Penguins at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Game Preview: Pens-Sabres (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Sabres' Montour gets his first practice with his new team
'Brandon Montour participated in his first practice with his new team. The kid spent his first two days with the Sabres basically functioning on no sleep. He had Wednesday off and now he’s getting back to normal, “I got a little bit of sleep, the day off was nice. I got a rental car, went to the mall and got a few things for the winter."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Montour gets his first practice with his new team
On and off the ice, Montour continues adjustment to Buffalo
'Montour said he felt OK in his debut, admitting to a couple of "boneheaded" plays that come with the learning curve of playing on a new team while also showcasing the skating and passing ability that should make him an asset on the Buffalo back end moving forward.' … [Read more...] about On and off the ice, Montour continues adjustment to Buffalo