'Twenty-two games into the season, the Sabres have completely fallen apart. A season expected to be filled with excitement and progress has turned into another dud. Right now, they might be the NHL’s worst team.' … [Read more...] about Reeling Sabres lacking accountability among players
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Former Sabres Tyler Ennis, Marcus Foligno happy with Wild
'“If we put forth a good effort, it was OK,” Foligno said. “Looking at the teams that we had, there were some great players on it, but in this league it’s so hard to win. You need to always have the depth and we didn’t really have that. We always just kind of relied on two lines. Here, you can see the depth is four lines deep.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres Tyler Ennis, Marcus Foligno happy with Wild
Sabres unveil Winter Classic uniform
'The uniform “combines design concepts from the franchise’s early years with modifications of the team’s current logo and elements from the team’s 40th anniversary jersey to create a unique look that recalls the Sabres’ 48 years of history,” according to the Sabres, who released the first images today.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unveil Winter Classic uniform
Sabres’ Jason Pominville, Marco Scandella learned from Wild tenure
'“Marco’s done a terrific job,” Housley said. “He’s logged a lot of minutes and played in every situation, has brought a great energy to our locker room, he says the things at the right time. He’s a true competitor.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jason Pominville, Marco Scandella learned from Wild tenure
Sabres’ Jacob Josefson ready to play
'“That stabilization down through the middle, somebody that you can trust playing in any situation, especially on our penalty kill, can relieve some minutes off our top guys,” Housley said. “He provides speed and positionally he’s one of the best on our team, just knowing where to be in the situation.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jacob Josefson ready to play
Sabres’ late rally falls short against Blue Jackets
'“Just our nothing-to-lose attitude, go after it, and that’s the way we have to play to be successful,” winger Jason Pominville said following the Sabres’ 3-2 loss, their sixth straight setback (0-4-2). “But we have to play that way for 60 (minutes), we’re doing it in spurts sometimes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ late rally falls short against Blue Jackets
Sabres’ Jack Eichel shuffled around lineup against Blue Jackets
'Eichel has struggled recently, mustering only one goal and six points in the last 12 games. Overall, he has five goals and 17 points in 21 contests, not exactly the production anyone expected after he signed an $80 million extension last month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel shuffled around lineup against Blue Jackets
Sabres’ Jordan Nolan must finish scoring chances
'“You don’t get too many opportunities in games these days, so when you get one, you got to bear down on it, you got to hit the net,” said Nolan, who has a 24-game goal drought dating back to Jan. 31.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jordan Nolan must finish scoring chances
Sabres prospect Brendan Guhle paying dues with Amerks
'“Does he want to be a guy that goes up for one or two games or does he want to be a guy that when he goes up he’s going to be there forever?” Amerks coach Chris Taylor said following Wednesday’s 3-0 win against the Binghamton Devils inside Blue Cross Arena. “He’s got to understand that and that’s what the best interest here is for him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Brendan Guhle paying dues with Amerks
Reeling Sabres generate little early, lose to Hurricanes
'It was another surly night inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Reeling Sabres generate little early, lose to Hurricanes
Sabres’ Jason Pominville moving around lineup
'“They can put me in any situation and I’ll go out there and try to work and battle do what I can do to help the team in any situation,” he said. “So I’m fine with playing wherever with whoever. I’ll bring the same thing I always do.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jason Pominville moving around lineup
Sabres look to Kyle Criscuolo for spark
'“They understood how I play and how I want to play,” he said after the Sabres prepared for Friday’s road tilt against the Red Wings. “I think they did a good job of knowing what kind of player and person I am and what I want to bring to the team. I think what they said to me was pretty convincing that they want to put me in spots they think I can be effective.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to Kyle Criscuolo for spark
Sabres notes: Casey Nelson recalled with Taylor Fedun injured
'Nelson, a college free agent the Sabres signed in 2016, has one goal and four points in 14 AHL games this season. The Wisconsin native played 18 NHL contests over the last two seasons, compiling four assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Casey Nelson recalled with Taylor Fedun injured
Sabres blow late lead, lose to Penguins in OT
'“We earned that lead going into the third, there’s a reason why we have it,” Reinhart said following his one-goal, three-point effort. “That’s probably the best team in the world over the last few years. We play with the mindset we’re going to go take it to them and we play with the lead."' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow late lead, lose to Penguins in OT
Sabres’ Justin Falk earning keep on top defense tandem
'“He brings a physical element to the game, he’s a tough competitor, he protects our net front well, he puts himself in harm’s way blocking shots,” Housley said. “But I also like him jumping up in the play. You saw in Montreal (on Saturday) he joined the rush a couple times."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Justin Falk earning keep on top defense tandem