'“It’s just unbelievable, the resiliency,” coach Phil Housley said after the Sabres snapped their eight game losing streak in Pittsburgh.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roar back again, beat Penguins in overtime
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Sabres notes: Conor Sheary returns for first game against Penguins
'“I got an AHL opportunity with them and was able to take advantage of that and then sign an NHL deal with them,” Sheary said prior to his first game here as a visitor. “I got to give them a lot of props. They gave me an opportunity to play in this league and was able to grow my game with this team, so a lot of good memories here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Conor Sheary returns for first game against Penguins
Scorching Sabres rank among NHL’s early-season elite
'The 12-6-2 Sabres have quickly morphed into the league’s biggest surprise. They won their 12th game last season on Jan. 22, their 47th contest.' … [Read more...] about Scorching Sabres rank among NHL’s early-season elite
Jeff Skinner could enjoy one of Sabres’ greatest seasons ever
'Skinner, 26, showcases a tenacity few NHL players possess, relentlessly forechecking and backchecking. And despite his stature – the Sabres list him at 5-foot-11 – he consistently fights for position around the net, the so-called dirty area.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner could enjoy one of Sabres’ greatest seasons ever
Sabres’ Patrik Berglund to return against Jets
'“I don’t think as a coaching staff, or if you ask the players, we were at our best against Tampa,” Housley said this afternoon inside KeyBank Center. “We’ve changed the lineup before, wins and losses, but I like what Patrik brings. He’s going to get an opportunity tomorrow.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Patrik Berglund to return against Jets
Sabres goalie Carter Hutton enjoying starting role
'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
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