'So how about this? At 6-4-0, the Sabres are two games over .500 for the first time since starting the lockout-shortened 2012-13 season 2-0. They haven’t won four straight games since December 2014.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roar back, beat Canadiens
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Sabres notes: Sam Reinhart looking better beside new linemates
'“In our last couple games when that line was put together, they’ve had some really quality offensive zone time,” Housley said Thursday morning inside KeyBank Center. “(Reinhart’s) had some really good looks, which in turn, if he keeps getting, they’re going to fall in."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Sam Reinhart looking better beside new linemates
Sabres must showcase speed against upstart Canadiens
'“Now we had to start getting our head and mind right playing a really good Montreal team tomorrow,” Housley said. “They’re a very fast team and I just wanted us to push the pace a little bit more..' … [Read more...] about Sabres must showcase speed against upstart Canadiens
‘Little pest’ Jeff Skinner scoring, feeling comfortable with Sabres
'“He’s just a little pest,” McCabe said Wednesday inside KeyBank Center. “Yeah, he’s always chirping. He’s a competitive guy, and he makes you pay in front of the net, especially a guy you think you’re stronger than him, you’re bigger than him, he finds a way to get to the net and get that puck by you. I’m just glad he’s on our team now.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Little pest’ Jeff Skinner scoring, feeling comfortable with Sabres
Slow start against Sharks set stage for Sabres’ terrific weekend
'“Those two games, we never got away from our game the whole time,” Sabres winger Kyle Okposo said this afternoon following a skills practice inside KeyBank Center. “Everybody was composed, calm and doing their job. Everybody just did what they were supposed to. We didn’t do anything special.”' … [Read more...] about Slow start against Sharks set stage for Sabres’ terrific weekend
Sabres’ Zach Bogosian providing spark after return from injury
'Since returning from a lower-body injury he suffered Sept. 25, Bogosian has been one of the Sabres’ catalysts, showcasing an edge and providing some offense as they closed a five-game road trip with two wins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian providing spark after return from injury
Sabres sign prospect Matej Pekar to entry-level contract
'Pekar, 18, has quickly developed a reputation as an agitator, getting underneath the opponent’s skin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect Matej Pekar to entry-level contract
Sabres rookie Rasmus Dahlin scores first NHL goal
'At 18 years and 175 days, Dahlin was the second-youngest player in Sabres history to record a point, trailing only center Pierre Turgeon, who was 18 years and 44 days when he had an assist on Oct. 11, 1987 against the Washington Capitals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Rasmus Dahlin scores first NHL goal
Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark quietly waiting to play
'“I’m not getting frustrated by sitting on the side,” Ullmark said inside KeyBank Center before the Sabres departed. “It’s nice to be winning games. Huts is playing good. I’m not going to be a sour guy and be grumpy. … I’m just going to be the same guy I always am, very supportive, very happy."' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark quietly waiting to play
Sabres’ Jeff Skinner moves to line with Casey Mittelstadt
'Housley said he isn’t worried about Skinner’s slow start. “He can create things, he’s a proven goal scorer,” Housley said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner moves to line with Casey Mittelstadt
Sabres implode early, get blown out by Avalanche
'“If there’s anything we can take out of it, (it’s) that we can’t take anything for granted and everybody’s got to be pulling on the rope each and every day, especially in our games,” Housley said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres implode early, get blown out by Avalanche
Sabres notes: Casey Mittelstadt focusing on defensive side
'“He’s really worked on that part of his game,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “He’s made some steps in that area, coming back and supporting down low in the defensive zone. His reads are really good. Those other things will take care of themselves, he’s a very talented and skilled player.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Casey Mittelstadt focusing on defensive side
Sabres’ depth has buoyed strong start
'“We’ve been rolling them pretty good,” center Evan Rodrigues said Wednesday after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s home tilt against the Colorado Avalanche. “Every line’s been contributing. I think it’s had some success early on.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ depth has buoyed strong start
Sabres’ Zach Bogosian practices, staying positive through injury
'“Everyone’s going to speculate,” Bogosian said today after practicing with his teammates for the first time since getting hurt Sept. 25. “Left side, right side, hip surgery, non-hip surgery – I was out, and I’m making my way back.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian practices, staying positive through injury
Sabres beat Golden Knights, go over .500 for first time since 2013
'For most teams, that mark would hold little significance. Heck, the season isn’t even a week old. But for the Sabres, who have finished dead last three times in five years, it means a whole lot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Golden Knights, go over .500 for first time since 2013