'"I look at it from the standpoint of knowing what a player might want to hear," Smith said. "I try to put myself in a position that if I am that player, what would I like to hear today? If he’s had a tough day, does that player need me to be hard on him? Or does he already know he’s made the mistakes and now we’re going to build him back up. ... There are times during the … [Read more...] about Getting better on defense is a must for the new-look Sabres
Archives for October 5, 2019
Sabres preparing to face 'dangerous' New Jersey Devils in home opener
'Almost four months later, his vision for the Sabres was finally illustrated to the public during a 3-1 season-opening win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night. Naturally, there is palpable excitement and confidence surrounding the Sabres entering their home opener Saturday against the New Jersey Devils.' … [Read more...] about Sabres preparing to face ‘dangerous’ New Jersey Devils in home opener
Sabres’ plan for goalies Carter Hutton, Linus Ullmark still unclear
'“It was a decision out of the coaching room where certainly the experience and the leadership that we felt we needed (Thursday) was better served with Hutton,” Krueger said Friday inside KeyBank Center. “We thought Linus had a great camp. He’s shown a lot of good minutes and we feel confident with both.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ plan for goalies Carter Hutton, Linus Ullmark still unclear
Saturday's New Jersey Coverage
Buffalo hosts New Jersey in conference matchup (AP) Sabres set to honor past, blaze new trail vs. Devils (Field Level Media) Devils at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Preview: Devils at Sabres (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New Jersey Coverage
Sabres' Sheary looks like a different player
'In Game 1 he did that along with scoring two goals. Sheary was engaged in the battles and spent time in front of the net. Last season he spent a lot of time on the perimeter and that’s why he only had 14 goals in 78 games. In the game in Pittsburgh, I saw a different Conor Sheary, “I’m just going to take it game-by-game, I think it was a good start for myself and the team and … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sheary looks like a different player
'It's a complete honor': Eichel looks ahead to Captains' Night
'"It's a really, really special moment just to put that into perspective and think about the franchise and obviously what an honor it is to be the captain of this franchise," he said.' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a complete honor’: Eichel looks ahead to Captains’ Night
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Thompson gets OT winner as Amerks win opener (Buffalo News) Tage Thompson, five other Amerks for Sabres fans to watch (Buffalo News) With 2 goals, including game winner, Thompson picks up where he left off for Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Syracuse Crunch sour after OT loss in opener: ‘We need gamers’ (Syracuse Post Standard) Amerks top Crunch in overtime to … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage