'Last season, his first full NHL campaign, he compiled eight goals and 26 points in 78 games and another three goals and six points in 20 playoffs contests. He also played 26 regular-season games before Pittsburgh won the Cup in 2016.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Scott Wilson has winning background
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Sabres’ Zach Bogosian boosts defense
'“He’s been our best defenseman for two nights after missing 25 games, stepping in like this and providing energy,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said following Saturday’s 5-1 loss to the Penguins inside PPG Paints Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian boosts defense
Sabres finally score goal, still lose to Penguins
'The hapless Sabres were still a long way from tying the 1928-29 Chicago Blackhawks’ NHL record of getting shut out in eight consecutive games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres finally score goal, still lose to Penguins
Sabres’ Hudson Fasching wants to showcase heavy style
'“I’ve been heavier on pucks, I’ve had that extra edge, I get in there and just win battles and win pucks,” Fasching said. “I think that’s kind of the thing that was lacking for me in training camp.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Hudson Fasching wants to showcase heavy style
Reeling Sabres blanked again, set franchise record for futility
'“There’s a group of guys in that room that have to make a choice to turn it around,” Housley said. “It’s not going to be easy, it’s probably going to be one of the mentally tough things they’re going to have to deal with in their careers. Hopefully we’ll look back at this stretch and learn from it."' … [Read more...] about Reeling Sabres blanked again, set franchise record for futility
Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons mired in scoring slump
'“It’s definitely tough, especially when you’re in those slumps, it’s in your mind and it’s not easy to get out,” Girgensons said. “You just stick with it, you do the system, you play the right way and it will come.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons mired in scoring slump
Despite struggles, GM Jason Botterill confident Sabres on right path
'“I’m optimistic and I’m very happy with our players and especially our coaching staff,” said Botterill, whose Sabres host the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Despite struggles, GM Jason Botterill confident Sabres on right path
With Zach Bogosian close to return, Sabres waive Matt Tennyson
'“Matt brought a lot to the table,” Housley said. “He had a really good, solid camp, really consistent with his play when he was in the lineup. … I’d like to see him get through and get back to his timing and get some games in.”' … [Read more...] about With Zach Bogosian close to return, Sabres waive Matt Tennyson
Sam Reinhart all over Sabres lineup
'“It’s tough to get in a rhythm, for sure,” Reinhart said of changing positions. “It doesn’t help in that sense. I mean, I got to be prepared if I play multiple positions, right? I got to try to take advantage of that, but it’s been tough, for sure. Hopefully I can stick with it and … I can get familiar with (my linemates) again as quick as possible.”' … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart all over Sabres lineup
Sabres promote Jordan Nolan to scoring line
'“The way he’s been playing in the last three or four games here, he scored a couple goals recently,” Housley said. “I like the way he attacks the game. He’s using his speed, he’s getting the opportunity, he’s controlling the puck down low in the offensive zone, he’s willing to go to the net. He brings a physical element to the game as well.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres promote Jordan Nolan to scoring line
Sabres blanked again by Lightning
'At 6-15-4, the Sabres have 16 points, the Eastern Conference’s lowest total. Right now, they’re on pace for 52 points. When they finished last overall in 2013-14 and 2014-15, they earn 51 points and 54 points, respectively.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blanked again by Lightning
Sabres’ Matt Moulson positive through tough stretch
'“It (stinks),” Moulson said of sitting out. “I think it’s not fun when you’re not playing, not helping contribute in games, it’s a tough position. You got a couple choices when that happens, you can sulk or do something about it. I think that’s where I’m at.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matt Moulson positive through tough stretch
Sabres’ Josh Gorges moving in and out of lineup
'“He’s been great under the circumstances, (a) really good teammate, he approaches the game and practice the right way,” Housley said. “He’s a veteran.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Josh Gorges moving in and out of lineup
Sabres Jacob Josefson out 4 to 6 weeks; Seth Griffith sent to Amerks
'“It’s tough, the way he came and the way he was skating, and that line in particular, with Nolan and Okposo, was really showing some good signs of contributing offensively,” Housley said of Josefson’s play over two games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Jacob Josefson out 4 to 6 weeks; Seth Griffith sent to Amerks
Reports: Sabres waive Seth Griffith after 18 games
'Following a strong training camp in which he earned an NHL roster spot, the 5-foot-9, 190-pound Griffith mustered two goals and three points.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres waive Seth Griffith after 18 games