'Sure, he played a career-high 40 games as a rookie in 2013-14, but that was mostly subbing for injured Nashville Predators starter Pekka Rinne. Other than that, he has never played more than 32 times.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Carter Hutton enjoying starting role
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Goalie Carter Hutton shines in Sabres’ win over Lightning
'Just a year ago, when the Sabres finished dead last, a three-game winning would’ve been celebrated. This season, however, “our standard’s higher,” Okposo said.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Carter Hutton shines in Sabres’ win over Lightning
Tage Thompson happy with Sabres’ plan
'“The toughest part is just not being able to play,” Thompson said. “You grow up, you love the game. The best part is being on the ice playing and doing your thing, making plays. When you’re not out there, you get anxious.”' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson happy with Sabres’ plan
Versatile Vladimir Sobotka quietly key contributor to Sabres’ strong start
'Fast forward to today, and Sobotka, 31, has quietly been one of the biggest surprises during the Sabres’ strong 9-6-2 start, showcasing his versatility while moving around the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Versatile Vladimir Sobotka quietly key contributor to Sabres’ strong start
Sabres’ line changes create balance
'“It’s definitely an experience with the group and how they play and … realizing when they are going, to try to reward them with more minutes,” Housley said of how he makes changes. “It’s just one of those things that maybe I’ve been fortunate that things have worked out well. I know in the past we’ve tried to do it, tried to spark in between periods, change the lines up.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ line changes create balance
Resilient Sabres rally again late, beat Canucks in shootout
'“The resiliency in this group, that never-out-of-it-attitude, the ability to continue to fight, it’s tremendous, and it’s been throughout the whole locker room,” Sabres captain Jack Eichel said. “It’s so important in a long season. It’s not always going to be pretty.”' … [Read more...] about Resilient Sabres rally again late, beat Canucks in shootout
Sabres notes: Sam Reinhart ‘dominant’ late in shootout win
'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
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