Gameday: Ottawa Senators at Buffalo Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Former Arizona State G Daccord set for NHL debut (The Sports Xchange) Senators at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Game Day Notes: Sens @ Sabres (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Ottawa Coverage
Archives for April 2019
Sabres' Skinner is still open to staying in Buffalo
'Skinner has stayed consistent throughout the season and not said much about free agency. He said, “For me I’m part of the team, I think in the midst of a season you’re trying your best as a player to try to help the team win and that’s my focus the whole season and in particular the last couple of months when things haven’t been going our way and that will continue to be my … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Skinner is still open to staying in Buffalo
Okposo, Sabres welcome youth hockey player subjected to racial slurs
'Okposo said he told Brown-Hall, "Whether it's fair or unfair, because of the color of your skin, you're going to have to work harder to get what you want in life and you're going to have to let some things roll off your back that you probably shouldn't. You're going to have to be the bigger man."' … [Read more...] about Okposo, Sabres welcome youth hockey player subjected to racial slurs
McCabe, Montour formed steady pair against Nashville's top trio
'"I thought we handled them pretty well," McCabe said. "I thought we limited their opportunities. Monty's a hell of a player. He's really fun to play with, really easy to play with. He does a great job talking to me out there, supporting me all over the ice, and he just really attacks the game. He throws his body around and just all facets of his game are really fun to play … [Read more...] about McCabe, Montour formed steady pair against Nashville’s top trio
Sabres assign Borgen to Rochester
' The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned defenseman William Borgen to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Borgen to Rochester
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Paetsch named 2018-19 Amerks Man of the Year (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Mike Harrington: Skinner breaks through but dark times remain in another Sabres loss
'Jeff Skinner scored a goal Tuesday night. Imagine that being big news for the first 4 1/2 months of this season.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Skinner breaks through but dark times remain in another Sabres loss
The Wraparound: Nashville Predators 3, Buffalo Sabres 2
'The Sabres (31-39-10) have lost three straight in regulation. They are 0-7-1 in their last eight games and 1-13-2 in their 16.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Nashville Predators 3, Buffalo Sabres 2
Former Sabre Ryan O'Reilly sells Middlesex home for $1.4 million
'O'Reilly sold his four-bedroom house for $1.363 million to a limited liability company called 186 Middlesex LLC. The identity of the buyer could not be independently verified.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Ryan O’Reilly sells Middlesex home for $1.4 million
Sabres coach Phil Housley miffed after no-goal call: ‘We got screwed’
'“We talked about these last two home games, and the guys brought it tonight, and we need that emotion and we need that passion on Thursday (in the home finale),” Housley said. “They should be (ticked) off. We’re all (ticked) off."' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Phil Housley miffed after no-goal call: ‘We got screwed’
Sabres notes: Rasmus Ristolainen returns after battling flu
'“I mentally feel really fresh,” Ristolainen said prior to the Sabres’ 3-2 loss to the Nashville Predators inside KeyBank Center. “It’s kind of fun to play hockey. Just sort of bring some fresh energy to the room and on the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Rasmus Ristolainen returns after battling flu
Wednesday's Nashville Coverage
Photo gallery (NHL.com) Johansen Tallies Winner as Preds Top Sabres, Gain in Central Division (NashvillePredators.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Nashville Coverage
Johansen lifts Predators to 3-2 win over slumping Sabres
'Frustration is setting in for the Sabres, who complained they were on the wrong end of two key rulings.' … [Read more...] about Johansen lifts Predators to 3-2 win over slumping Sabres
Nashville hands Sabres a 3-2 loss
'Ryan Johansen broke the tie in Nashville's favor with his 13th goal of the season early in the third period. He was able to back hand the puck into the top of the net after a good bounce off the back wall to make it 3-2 Predators. Viktor Arvidsson and Roman Josi were given the assists on the goal.' … [Read more...] about Nashville hands Sabres a 3-2 loss
From the locker room: Sabres-Predators
'"I don't know, I'm not really looking for moral victories right now, we've gotta win hockey games. It's frustrating, I don't know, at this point of the year, you know what I mean, we've gotta find ways to win and obviously we didn't that."' … [Read more...] about From the locker room: Sabres-Predators