'"More than anything you have to show him what it creates, and we need to create more second chances," Krueger said."It’s going to come primarily from the defensemen getting pucks to the net. We’re working on that kind of imagery so that he sees it in his head. That will then release him to make the brilliant one-on-one move."' … [Read more...] about Sabres looking for Rasmus Dahlin to use his shot to ignite offense
Archives for January 11, 2020
Jake McCabe expected to return to Sabres' lineup against Canucks
'Defenseman Jake McCabe, who missed the loss Thursday in St. Louis with an upper-body injury, returned to practice Friday and is on track to play against the Canucks. Additionally, winger Zemgus Girgensons is expected to play after missing practice Friday for what the Sabres called "maintenance."' … [Read more...] about Jake McCabe expected to return to Sabres’ lineup against Canucks
Sabres’ Jimmy Vesey looking to seize opportunity beside Jack Eichel
'“The first 20 games wasn’t what I wanted,” Vesey said. “I think since then I’ve actually been on a pretty good pace.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jimmy Vesey looking to seize opportunity beside Jack Eichel
Sabres’ Jake McCabe expected to return against Canucks
'“Just going to assess this practice with him now,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said of McCabe’s status. “It looks like he’ll be part of the mix.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jake McCabe expected to return against Canucks
Saturday's Vancouver Coverage
Eichel and Buffalo take on Vancouver (AP) Canucks seek return to win column in Buffalo (Field Level Media) Canucks vs Sabres Game Day Preview (TSN) Canucks at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Game Notes: Canucks @ Sabres (Canucks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Vancouver Coverage
So, what now?
'From here, is the plan to just clear the cap? It’s a start, and they'll do a lot of that at the end of this year with more than $30 million coming off the books. The Sabres are carrying about 86 million dollars on the roster.' … [Read more...] about So, what now?
Sabres focus on net presence heading into matchup with Canucks
'"We had a meeting before practice. Even some of the drills, it was at the forefront of what we were trying to work on," forward Jimmy Vesey said. "I think it's just a mindset, though. Every goal's not going to pretty. So, you got to get guys to the front of the net and then shoot the puck when they're there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres focus on net presence heading into matchup with Canucks
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks continue slide with 5-1 road loss (Buffalo News) Amerks stumble in 5-1 loss to Senators (Amerks.com) Amerks inducting Domenic Pittis into Hall of Fame (Amerks.com) Formenton hat-trick powers Sens to win in Rochester (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage