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'"You really find a lot out about yourself, not only as a player but as a coach, too," a weary looking Housley said as he fielded questions just a few hours before his squad took on the Jets. "You gotta continue to prepare and get your guys focused. You can never bring the last game with you. You’re only as good as your last shift, as they say."' … [Read more...] about Housley struggling as bench boss

Jets scratch out 4-3 win over Sabres (Winnipeg Free Press) Housley struggling as bench boss (Winnipeg Free Press) Not too close for comfort: Jets hold steady to beat Sabres (Winnipeg Sun) Jets Snaps: Laine welcomes homecoming, no hard feelings for Armia and Scheifele stays patient (Winnipeg Sun) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Jets hold off Sabres to extend point streak to five … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Winnipeg Coverage

Amerks keep rolling, beat Bridgeport in overtime behind Guhle's game-winner (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Sound Tigers score early, late, but lose in overtime at Rochester (Connecticut Post) Amerks down Sound Tigers in overtime to ring in the new year (Amerks.com) Sound Tigers Come Up Short in OT Loss to Amerks (SoundTigers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

Jets not taking second-last place Sabres lightly (Winnipeg Free Press) Jets Gameday vs. Sabres (Winnipeg Sun) Jets aim to soar past lowly Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Jets preview (NHL.com) Game day: Jets return home to face Eichel, Sabres (WinnipegJets.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Winnipeg Coverage

Nino Niederreiter's hat trick propels Wild past Buffalo 6-2 (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher visits Russian prospects (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Wild-Buffalo game recap (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Welcome back: Nino Niederreiter’s hat trick leads Wild to 6-2 win (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) Phil Housley on first trip back as NHL head coach: ‘It’s … [Read more...] about Friday’s Minnesota Coverage

'“Once our forwards are skating and being physical on their D, that allows us defensemen to have better gaps in the neutral zone and we can kind of control the play a bit more, wear them down and get pucks in and not making those costly turnovers at either blue line,” McCabe said. “That’s been a recipe for success as of late.”' … [Read more...] about McCabe registers assist in Sabres’ loss to Wild

Wild-Sabres gameday preview (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Housley returns to home state as Sabres visit Wild (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Wild preview (NHL.com) Wild Warmup: Minnesota vs. Buffalo (Wild.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Minnesota Coverage

At a Frigid Winter Classic, the Rangers Hold Off the Sabres (New York Times) J.T. Miller scores OT winner as Rangers beat Sabres in Winter Classic at Citi Field (New York Daily News) Jesper Fast returns to Rangers in big way with assist in Winter Classic (New York Daily News) Rangers (and frigid fans) survive Winter Classic OT thriller (New York Post) Why the Winter Classic … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New York Coverage

'Buffalo has the Eastern Conference’s worst record, with only 10 wins in 38 games. That is by far the fewest wins of any team to participate in the Winter Classic.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Return to Spotlight for the Winter Classic’s 10th Anniversary

'“It’s a great opportunity for us,” Housley said after practice at Citi Field. “Guys were energetic today; I think our team is moving in the right direction. We’d like to be in a better position at this point in the season…Each situation brings its own unique presentation as far as what we’ve got to do to win a hockey game. We’ve got a little bit of confidence right now, so … [Read more...] about Sabres happy to be at Winter Classic, but focused on securing two points vs. Rangers

Sabres Return to Spotlight for the Winter Classic’s 10th Anniversary (New York Times) Sabres happy to be at Winter Classic, but focused on securing two points vs. Rangers (Newsday) Rangers, Sabres take center stage at Winter Classic (The Sports Xchange) Rangers at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Rangers Battle Sabres in 2018 Winter Classic (NYRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s New York Coverage

'“All those elements are going to come into play,” said Sabres head coach Phil Housley. “Hopefully the wind will be at our back for three periods. I know that’s not going to be the case but we’re going to put a good game plan together just using other coaches’ experience here, being in this game and what it’s all about. We’ll be ready to go.”' … [Read more...] about Rangers, Sabres prepared for cold, windy Winter Classic conditions

Devils fall to Sabres in overtime | Rapid reaction (Newark Star Ledger) Devils lose to Sabres: 6 observations | Disappointment to end home stand (Newark Star Ledger) Why Devils didn't take issue with Taylor Hall's overturned goal (Newark Star Ledger) Devils blow lead, lose 4-3 in overtime to Sabres (Bergen Record) Devils re-assign Dalton Prout after he clears waivers … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New Jersey Coverage

'"This is a huge win for us," said Eichel, who has seven goals in his last six games and 15 on the season. "That's a really good hockey team. We're down a goal on the road in the third period and we find a way to come back and get two points. Hats off to us."' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores twice, Sabres snap Devils’ 5-game streak

Sabres stand in way of Devils' perfect homestand (The Sports Xchange) Tonight's game: Devils vs. Sabres, 7 p.m. (SportsNet New York) Sabres at Devils preview (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s New Jersey Coverage