'Playing in his first career NHL game, Sabres defenseman Will Borgen saw 14:20 of ice time, dishing out three hits along the way. Rasmus Dahlin led all skaters with 22:29 time on ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blanked in Ottawa 4-0
Archives for March 2019
The Sabres finally hit the point where they quit on a game
'You can boil this game down any way you want to, but we watched this team quit on the way to losing to the league’s worst team.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres finally hit the point where they quit on a game
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Senators
'"I said this before, everyone has something to play for. At this point, really, everyone has something to play for. Just the way that the last little bit's gone, it's been embarassing for us. If you can't play for self-pride, find something, find some motivation to play for. But everything has to get better."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Senators
Sabres sign Fitzgerald to entry-level contract
'The Americans will get some much-needed depth on defense with the addition of Fitzgerald. With the Sabres' recent call-up of Will Borgen and the trade for Brandon Montour that sent Brendan Guhle to Anaheim, Rochester's blueline has gotten a little thin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Fitzgerald to entry-level contract
Botterill to help run Team Canada at the IIHF World Championship
'This will be the first time Botterill has had any involvement with Hockey Canada in a managerial role. Botterill is the only player to ever win three-consecutive gold medals with Team Canada at the IIHF World Junior Championship from 1994 to 1996.' … [Read more...] about Botterill to help run Team Canada at the IIHF World Championship
Terry Pegula addresses Phil Housley's future, new stadium, NFL issues
'Well, you know, the season obviously hasn't finished yet, but I think Botts (Jason Botterill) has said it pretty well that he supports Phil (Housely). Phil communicates with the players well. Are we happy with how the season is going? Absolutely not. You can ask anybody on the team. So, you know, something has to change. We don't know what, but we're all going to put our heads … [Read more...] about Terry Pegula addresses Phil Housley’s future, new stadium, NFL issues
Kim Pegula: 'It was a lot of different things' that led to recent PSE changes
'“I don't think it was culture,” Pegula said. “It wasn't just one thing, it was it was a lot of different things. Some of it was just based on whether it was work-related, whether it was just a restructuring, or you know, I've been talking to a lot of other clubs around the league, 'how are you doing things?' And so for me it was part of the learning process….and it's just … [Read more...] about Kim Pegula: ‘It was a lot of different things’ that led to recent PSE changes
Terry Pegula on Sabres: something has to change but we don't know what
'"The season obviously hasn't finished yet but I think Botts [Botterill] has said that he supports Phil," Pegula said at the NFL Owners Meetings on Tuesday. "Phil communicates with the players well. Are we happy with how the season is going? Absolutely not, you can ask anybody on the team. So something has to change but we don't know what. We're all going to put our heads … [Read more...] about Terry Pegula on Sabres: something has to change but we don’t know what
Pegulas address future of Bills stadium, Sabres arena at NFL Owners Meetings
'Mrs. Pegula estimated that more than 30,000 fans completed surveys about the stadium and arena, and what they want the fan experience to look like. But she stressed that there will likely be more surveys and studies ahead before any final decision is made.' … [Read more...] about Pegulas address future of Bills stadium, Sabres arena at NFL Owners Meetings
Terry Pegula on Phil Housley "I think he can grow as a coach"
'"Yeah. He's a young coach. He was a great player and I think he can grow as a coach."' … [Read more...] about Terry Pegula on Phil Housley “I think he can grow as a coach”
Pegulas backing Housley for now
'“Obviously, Terry and I, we're not happy with where we are at this point in the season. All of us knew that was early on in the season. I've learned in sports to have more patience than sometimes I want to have. I'm just going to be patient. I don't want to knee jerk anything. I want to sit down and get the information -- it's been a long season. But certainly, we're not … [Read more...] about Pegulas backing Housley for now
Anderson makes 35 saves, Senators shut out Sabres
'Carter Hutton made 27 saves for Buffalo (31-36-9), which lost for the 11th time in 12 games (1-10-1).' … [Read more...] about Anderson makes 35 saves, Senators shut out Sabres
Sabres GM part of management team for Canada at World Championship
'Botterill, in his second year as GM of the Sabres, was a three-time gold medal winner for Canada at the IIHF World Junior Championship (1994, 1995, 1996). Prior to joining the Sabres, he spent 10 seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins, helping them win the Stanley Cup in 2009, 2016 and 2017.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM part of management team for Canada at World Championship
Sabres shut out by Senators in Borgen's NHL debut
'"We've got to all be accountable," Eichel said. "We've got to hold each other accountable. It's critical mistakes that we make every night. That's it. … This is the National Hockey League. You've got to be better. Everyone. Myself, everybody. Everybody has to be better."' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out by Senators in Borgen’s NHL debut
Sabres sign Fitzgerald to entry-level contract
'The Sabres selected Fitzgerald in the third round (86th overall) of the 2016 NHL Draft after a 27-point freshman season at Boston College that earned him Hockey East All-Rookie honors.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Fitzgerald to entry-level contract