'The Sabres are 8-0-0 this season when Reinhart registers a point.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Sam Reinhart ‘dominant’ late in shootout win
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Sabres’ Evan Rodrigues wants to keep showcasing offense
'“One of these days it’s going to go in and then the floodgates are going to open,” Rodrigues said after the Sabres prepared for this afternoon’s tilt against the Vancouver Canucks. “I know that. Instead of getting frustrated, you have shoot the puck even more, keep it simple, put pucks on net.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evan Rodrigues wants to keep showcasing offense
Sabres’ Tage Thompson could play against Canucks
'“We got a lot of guys that are banged up or some bumps and bruises, so that’ll be a game-time decision,” Housley of Thompson’s status. “I just wanted to get him in a regular rotation because we got in a little bit late last night.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson could play against Canucks
Sabres’ Jack Eichel scoring points, not worried about goals
'Through the first 15 contests, Eichel has scored a team-leading 17 points. At his current pace, he would have 93 points over a full season, the most since Daniel Briere had 95 in 2006-07.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel scoring points, not worried about goals
Sabres pumping loads of shots on net
'So in Thursday’s road tilt against the Montreal Canadiens, the Sabres can make a little history. If they hit the 40-shot mark, it will be only the second time they’ve ever done it in four consecutive games, according to researcher Mike Haim.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pumping loads of shots on net
Sabres generating offense, showcasing maturity in recent weeks
'“If we keep playing that way, and keep generating that many shots and the opportunities, usually you’ll find a way to win,” Sabres winger Jason Pominville said of Sunday’s game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres generating offense, showcasing maturity in recent weeks
Phil Housley on wife’s Senate race: ‘I’m really proud of what she’s done’
'“Obviously, I’m going to be there to support her. I’m really proud of what she’s done and what she’s accomplished and the result will be the result. I think when she looks back, she’ll have never have second thoughts about what she did up until this point.”' … [Read more...] about Phil Housley on wife’s Senate race: ‘I’m really proud of what she’s done’
Sabres honor Jason Pominville for 1,000th game, annihilate Senators
'Fans left the rink with some indelible memories, a rarity in recent seasons. Saturday was a special afternoon that won’t be forgotten in these parts for a long time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres honor Jason Pominville for 1,000th game, annihilate Senators
Sabres notes: Linus Ullmark quietly plays strong game
'“I thought he played strong,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “It’s tough, we had some spells there where we were in the offensive zone and we were controlling play and he didn’t see a lot of rubber. He stopped that breakaway in the second, he made some big saves at key times early in the game for us.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Linus Ullmark quietly plays strong game
Sabres’ Jason Pominville still thriving at 1,000-game mark
'He added: “He’s just such a professional. I’m so happy he’s played 1,000 games and had as much success as he’s had.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jason Pominville still thriving at 1,000-game mark
Sabres’ Tage Thompson to sit again; Evan Rodrigues to return
'“We continue to develop his game, whether it’s after practice or video, that’s one way to develop,” Housley said this afternoon inside KeyBank Center. “I understand playing is the most important, he’s going to get an opportunity … at some point in the near future."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson to sit again; Evan Rodrigues to return
Sabres finish October in solid spot
'“But when you look over the body of work, I really like the way we played maybe since the game in San Jose (on Oct. 18),” he said following today’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “Even though it was a lopsided loss, I liked the way we played five-on-five, and that carried through to Los Angeles and Anaheim and even Montreal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres finish October in solid spot
Sabres’ Jason Pominville experienced unique road to 1,000 games
'So were the odds Pominville would score a huge NHL goal that season. He had cleared waivers months earlier, meaning every team passed on him, and quietly returned for his fourth season with the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jason Pominville experienced unique road to 1,000 games
Sabres waste goalie Carter Hutton’s strong effort in overtime loss
'“We obviously got to close games out,” a surly Hutton said. “We played with fire too many times.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres waste goalie Carter Hutton’s strong effort in overtime loss
Sabres notes: Nathan Beaulieu returns feeling confident
'“When I was playing, I thought I was playing with a lot more confidence,” Beaulieu said prior to returning for Tuesday’s tilt against the Calgary Flames. “I wasn’t really worried about making mistakes. I liked where my game was at before San Jose.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Nathan Beaulieu returns feeling confident