'Buffalo is 10-0-1 against the Sharks in their last 11 meetings and 17-1-1 against them all-time at home.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Sabres 5, Sharks 4 (OT)
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Arguments aside, Sabres simply weren't good enough
'“We didn’t generate a lot of offense,” Bylsma said. “We didn’t generate a lot of things. We didn’t get a lot of power plays in the game. On the one opportunity we had, I don’t think we did a good job of taking the chances that were there for us.' … [Read more...] about Arguments aside, Sabres simply weren’t good enough
Sabres Notebook: Falk gets security; Grant reclaimed
'“The position I’ve been in the last few years of my career, nothing’s guaranteed,” Falk said before facing New Jersey in Prudential Center. “It’s pretty day-to-day, week-to-week with your time in the NHL, so you put your best foot forward. For them to appreciate what I bring to the table with my element and style and commit back to me was great.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Falk gets security; Grant reclaimed
Quick hits: Devils 2, Sabres 1
'The Devils survived a coach's challenge to take a 2-1 lead with 7:27 to go. Michael Cammalleri's point shot bounced off goaltender Robin Lehner's glove and popped in the slot. Pavel Zacha connected on the rebound.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Devils 2, Sabres 1
Sabres have top TV ratings among U.S. teams, report says
'SportsBusiness Journal reported the Sabres’ ratings are down 5 percent from last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have top TV ratings among U.S. teams, report says
Spot on Sabres' top line is there for the taking
'Based on practice, Moulson will again start as the left winger on the O’Reilly line. He got seven shifts in that spot Saturday. Ennis slid onto the line for seven shifts, while Bailey had two with the All-Stars.' … [Read more...] about Spot on Sabres’ top line is there for the taking
Sabres Notebook: Happy returns for defense; Grant waived
'“I really liked how they jumped back in,” coach Dan Bylsma said In KeyBank Center. “Both guys, with our practice schedule the way it goes, we just don’t get a lot of time to have practices. They’ve been skating on their own the last few days, and to toss them both back in there, I don’t think either of them missed a beat.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Happy returns for defense; Grant waived
After impressive win, Sabres' goal is to build on it
'“We got outplayed in Montreal, just dominated, and that was kind of a spark for us to come back and start working hard again,” center Ryan O’Reilly said. “We used that to fuel us, and we’ve got to keep that mindset of every time we come to the rink we’re” angry “and we want to be better, we’re not satisfied.' … [Read more...] about After impressive win, Sabres’ goal is to build on it
Mike Harrington: Patriot Way a model for Eichel
'"I really take a lot from them," the Sabres center said as we chatted Saturday morning in KeyBank Center. "Look at their organization. First and foremost, there's nobody bigger than the team. They just traded their best defensive player away this year because he wanted too much money. Traded him in the middle of the season for a third-round pick and they're still in the Super … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Patriot Way a model for Eichel
Sabres notebook: Foligno ends his scoring drought
'"You don’t want to put too much pressure on yourself but yeah, I do feel like you’re playing with two great players, players that are going to have amazing careers. This is a chance for me to contribute offensively, too. But I’ve got to remind myself that what I did tonight against Ottawa with the physicality and the fight and just simplicity of my game, it led to results. I … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Foligno ends his scoring drought
Quick hits: Sabres 4, Senators 0
' They improved to 5-0-1 in the last six games in KeyBank Center, 5-0-2 in the last seven against Ottawa and 21-20-10 this season.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 4, Senators 0
Inside the Sabres: Expansion draft doesn't affect trade plans
'That leaves Ullmark, and there have been eligibility questions about the goalie. He is in his second season with the Sabres, which seemingly puts him on the exempt list. However, because he played professionally in Europe in his 20s, that counts as additional experience. He is not a first- or second-year pro and can be exposed to Vegas.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Expansion draft doesn’t affect trade plans
Eichel takes a selective approach to endorsement deals
'“In terms of the requests I told my agents last year that I wanted to keep it minimal my first year and we did that for the most part,” Eichel said. “It was Bauer and Tim Hortons.' … [Read more...] about Eichel takes a selective approach to endorsement deals
Sabres Notebook: Nilsson an ambassador for You Can Play
'“I have some friends who are gay and I thought the least I could do for them was put the flag on my helmet,” Nilsson said. “Hopefully I can contribute and raise some awareness. Hopefully it means something to some people. I feel the most important thing is to help out the younger ages. No one should have to quit any sport. They should be able to play hockey and soccer, … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Nilsson an ambassador for You Can Play
Moral victory doesn't count for Sabres
'Though the outcome was essentially decided by special teams – New York opened the scoring on the power play and added the winner just seconds after a Buffalo penalty expired – it was further proof the Sabres are just good enough to lose.' … [Read more...] about Moral victory doesn’t count for Sabres