'One of the biggest things we saw when the Sabres opened up the season a few nights ago was their energy all game long. Saturday brought a different game and different opponent but that energy was nearly the exact same.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Devils 7-2, start season 2-0 for first time since 2012-2013
Archives for October 2019
Sabres shutdown Devils in 7-2 win in home opener
'“Everybody will remember the goals, but the physicality, the way we stood up for each other in that respect, was really team, sacrificial like,” head coach Ralph Krueger said. “The noise was loud and the building had a lot of fun and we’re going to work hard to get this in here very often this year.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres shutdown Devils in 7-2 win in home opener
The boys are back in town; Fans celebrate 50 years of hockey in the Queen City
'“I’m excited. The team looks a lot better than it has in the last couple of years,” said Sabres fan William Perry. “I’m looking forward to a great season.”' … [Read more...] about The boys are back in town; Fans celebrate 50 years of hockey in the Queen City
4 Observations: Sabres beat Devils 7-2
'Ok, that might be a stretch considering the Blue & Gold have only played two games. However, this year’s Sabres squad is a far cry from the teams that have skated around aimlessly the last few seasons…and it’s not by accident they’re playing well.' … [Read more...] about 4 Observations: Sabres beat Devils 7-2
Sabres score seven, defeat Devils in home opener
'"We know that those are huge opportunities in the League the way it is today and how tight these games are," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "Our penalty kill, again, has been outstanding. But more than anything, the way we're moving the puck, the way we're staying in motion. We're not stuck anywhere in one spot, and the way everyone's filling the lanes, we're lethal there … [Read more...] about Sabres score seven, defeat Devils in home opener
Sabres welcome back 15 former captains to celebrate opening night
'"It's great," Perreault told MSG before the game. "It's always great to see the boys and guys you played with for so many years in the early years of the franchise, and it's always nice to see them."' … [Read more...] about Sabres welcome back 15 former captains to celebrate opening night
'It gives you goosebumps': Current players, alums react to memorable win
'"We take a lot of pride in our alumni here," alternate captain Jake McCabe said. "I knew Jack was going to have a good night, that's for sure. He takes a ton of pride wearing that 'C.'"' … [Read more...] about ‘It gives you goosebumps’: Current players, alums react to memorable win
At the Horn: Devils 2 - Sabres 7
'The Sabres power play was hot all night, finishing 3-for-4. Olofsson opened the scoring 2:56 into the game and Eichel made it 2-0 late in the first, also with the man advantage.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Devils 2 – Sabres 7
Getting better on defense is a must for the new-look Sabres
'"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
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