'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned defenseman Taylor Fedun to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Fedun to Rochester
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Falk practices again, approaching game readiness
'"The timing wasn't great," Falk said. "But you show what you can in training camp and then now, more importantly you've got to make sure that you're back to the point that you can make a good impression again, whenever that time may be."' … [Read more...] about Falk practices again, approaching game readiness
Second-period struggles pave way for loss in Columbus
'"It's just, how do you react to that?" the Sabres coach said. "We understand it's a big turning point, could have been a tied game there, but how do you react form that point moving forward? We just lost that little bit of discipline in our game to just stay with it."' … [Read more...] about Second-period struggles pave way for loss in Columbus
Lehner earns shutout, Sabres keep it simple in win over Wings
'"It means that we followed the game plan," Lehner said. "As I've said from day one, I think we have the right game plan. We've just got to do it. We got it deep, we flipped pucks out, we didn't force plays, and look at that third period."' … [Read more...] about Lehner earns shutout, Sabres keep it simple in win over Wings
Scandella's offensive contributions continued to progress in Boston
'"He's been a big part of our D corps back there," Housley said. "I think just the D in general have done a good job, and that was the best game [when it comes to] movement and finding lanes. They had 13 shots on goal … That's key to me that they're improving in that area."' … [Read more...] about Scandella’s offensive contributions continued to progress in Boston
Sabres sign Pu to entry-level contract
'Pu (6'2", 192 lbs., 6/3/1998) finished the 2016-17 season ranked eighth among all OHL skaters with 86 points (35+51) in 63 games for the London Knights. He has totaled 132 points (52+80) in 178 career OHL regular season games for London and the Oshawa Generals, including six points (1+5) so far in the 2017-18 season. The North York, Ontario native has recorded 20 points … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Pu to entry-level contract
Sabres hope to build off lessons of comeback victory in Boston
'"I think we need to use this game as an example of what it takes to win a hockey game," Sabres forward Eichel said. "Factor said it after the game, it doesn't mean much if you don't come back Tuesday and have a good performance."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope to build off lessons of comeback victory in Boston
Sabres recall Redmond from Amerks
'Redmond (6'2", 212 lbs., 7/26/1988) joins the Sabres for his first recall since being acquired on Oct. 4 from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Nicolas Deslauriers. In four games this season, he is tied for the Amerks' team lead in points (3), assists (2) and plus/minus rating (plus-2).' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Redmond from Amerks
Bad habits continue as Sabres fall to Canucks
'"Lack of execution, lack of battle, lack of concentration, squeezing our sticks too tight, not making plays," Okposo said. "When you're not feeling good, you've just got to bear down and make plays and just get the puck to the net, keep it simple."' … [Read more...] about Bad habits continue as Sabres fall to Canucks
Sabres focused on finding consistency in preparation
'"I think it's just how you prepare," Housley said. "You look at our situation, we had a day off in Vegas. Sometimes you decompress as a player and you've got to get yourself geared up for the battle again at the start of the game. I think that lacked. A switch went off.' … [Read more...] about Sabres focused on finding consistency in preparation
Thrilling comeback overshadowed by 'unacceptable' start in OT loss
'"I think it's just unacceptable the way we approached the game," Housley said. "We had a chance to build on something and I know this is a process, but the process was a little broken tonight. Our lack of preparation and accountability, and urgency to start the game the way we finished was lacking."' … [Read more...] about Thrilling comeback overshadowed by ‘unacceptable’ start in OT loss
Housley proud of Sabres performance following 1st win as head coach
'"There's a lot of ways that they could have turned in the wrong direction, but they just stuck with it," Housley said. "I thought in LA, they deserved better. I thought that was a really good step forward but tonight they grinded it out and found a way to win." … [Read more...] about Housley proud of Sabres performance following 1st win as head coach
Sabres recall Bailey
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has recalled forward Justin Bailey from the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Bailey
Special teams prove to be the difference in loss to Kings
'"That was the name of the game tonight," Sabres forward Evander Kane said. "Penalties cost us, and we didn't kill off any of the power plays."' … [Read more...] about Special teams prove to be the difference in loss to Kings
Sabres continue to stress need for net-front presence
'"We're close, but we're so far away because of our attention to detail," Housley said. "It has to get better. It has to be a 60-minute effort, maybe it's 65 minutes. We're putting something together, but we've still got to build our game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue to stress need for net-front presence