'"It’s been a lot of fun," Pominville said, his voice quivering. "I’ve really enjoyed every moment. I don’t know what the future holds but enjoy the next couple days and hopefully get another win and take a step back and make some decisions."' … [Read more...] about Jason Pominville celebrated in what could be his final home game with Sabres
Archives for April 5, 2019
Mike Harrington: Pominville celebration caps a rare great day for embattled Buffalo fans
'The surliness and ugly chants of the last few home games were put aside for one night, save for a "Fire Housley" sign that got affixed to the front of the press box. Not much love for Phil Housley on what looks like his last home game.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Pominville celebration caps a rare great day for embattled Buffalo fans
Sabres finish with lowest average home attendance since 2005-06 season
'Despite three sellouts in November, the Sabres finished with an average home attendance of 17,908, the franchise's lowest mark since it drew 16,886 per game during the 2005-06 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres finish with lowest average home attendance since 2005-06 season
The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Senators 2
'The Sabres (32-39-10) finished with 21 home wins, their most since 2011-12, and snapped an eight-game winless streak. They had lost 15 of their previous 16 games and went 3-18-3 in their previous 24 games. Their season will end on the road Saturday night in Detroit.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Senators 2
Rick Jeanneret is taking months to ponder whether he returns next season
'“I have not decided that,” said Jeanneret, who turns 77 in July and has been calling Sabres games on radio or television since 1971. “I’m staring at six months off in front of me now beginning on Sunday morning. I am going to have some time, AND I am going to take some time, because it is a pretty big decision for me. I can’t say. I just don’t know. Even if I come back, it is … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret is taking months to ponder whether he returns next season
Fans, teammates celebrate Jason Pominville in rare Sabres win
'“It was definitely nice to see that and to get that type of ovation, for sure,” Pominville said after the Sabres ended their eight-game losing streak by beating the Ottawa Senators. “I’m definitely not the type of guy that likes that type of attention. But the boys were giving me a signal to go to the middle and give a wave.”' … [Read more...] about Fans, teammates celebrate Jason Pominville in rare Sabres win
Friday's Ottawa Coverage
Garrioch Game Report: Daccord stops 35, but no victory in his Senators debut (Ottawa Sun) Daccord fails to defeat Sabers (Le Droit) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Ottawa Coverage
Emotional Pominville seals Sabres’ 5-2 win over Senators
'“I’ve really enjoyed every moment,” he said, with his voice cracking once again. “We obviously haven’t played the way we wanted. And finally to give the fans a win. They showed up. They were loud. They were good. It was a lot of fun.”' … [Read more...] about Emotional Pominville seals Sabres’ 5-2 win over Senators
Sabres dominate Senators 5-2 on Fan Appreciation Night
'The organization honored season ticket holders and other loyal fans ahead of opening faceoff, as well as in-season awards for the players during the game. On the ice, Jack Eichel and Jason Pominville stole the show as Eichel registered three points on the night, and Pominville moved up the all-time franchise leaderboard with an emotional goal in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres dominate Senators 5-2 on Fan Appreciation Night
Sabres' Pominville goes out in style
'Pominville has played 732 games in a Sabres uniform and he has a respect for the crest and the city that many others on this team don’t have. Pominville has 217 goals as a Sabre and 520 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Pominville goes out in style
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Senators
'"Not the prettiest goal, but definitely nice to get one tonight. Thought our line had good looks. Thought we deserved to get one, and the reaction from the boys and the fans was amazing."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Senators
What is Jack thinking?
'I’d assume he’s some part all of those things. If I need to say so, I don’t know Eichel. I made a decision years ago to not pursue relationships with current players. I used to enjoy knowing players on a personal level and came to find that it compromised my ability to speak freely about their play, so I stopped. Besides, I’m 25-years older than Eichel.' … [Read more...] about What is Jack thinking?
Sabres' Pominville reflects on what could be his last game at KeyBank Center
'In the third period, fans were as loud as they've been in months, as Pominville scored his 16th goal of the season, a fitting cherry on top for his potential last game as a Sabre. I'm not going to lie, it was a pretty cool moment for a pretty cool dude.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Pominville reflects on what could be his last game at KeyBank Center
Pominville scores, reflects on Sabres career as Buffalo beats Ottawa 5-2 on Fan Appreciation Night
'"I honestly thought about it this morning on the drive in, it really hit me. It's been a lot of fun. I've really enjoyed every moment. I don't know what the future holds but enjoy the next couple of days and hopefully get another win and then take a step back and make some decisions I guess."' … [Read more...] about Pominville scores, reflects on Sabres career as Buffalo beats Ottawa 5-2 on Fan Appreciation Night
Sabres defeat Senators to end eight-game losing streak
'"It's important that we were able to come out tonight, have a good effort for the fans," Eichel said. "It's nice that they were able to pack it and come support us one last time here. It's good that we were able to get a win and score some goals and make it an exciting game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Senators to end eight-game losing streak