'From there, it was all Canucks, all the time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall at home to the Canucks, 6-3
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The Sabres don't play well in front of Hutton
'Hutton’s teammates took responsibility for playing poorly in front of him and said they felt bad for Hutton.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres don’t play well in front of Hutton
So, what now?
'From here, is the plan to just clear the cap? It’s a start, and they'll do a lot of that at the end of this year with more than $30 million coming off the books. The Sabres are carrying about 86 million dollars on the roster.' … [Read more...] about So, what now?
Sabres play sour note, fall 5-1 to Blues
'Much like Thomas and St. Louis in the first frame, Buffalo returned the favor and found their way onto the scoreboard less than five minutes into the middle stanza. The Sabres put forth one of their more exended offensive possessions, and dished the puck around the Blues defense effectively. Jack Eichel accepted a pass from Sam Reinhart, and found a lane set up by a … [Read more...] about Sabres play sour note, fall 5-1 to Blues
Frolik's Sabres debut spoiled by losing effort
'I think one thing Frolik can help with is getting solid breakouts. He slowed one down in the second period, went across to an open defenseman and the Sabres were on their way down ice.' … [Read more...] about Frolik’s Sabres debut spoiled by losing effort
Frolik practices for the first time with the Sabres
'Krueger said Frolik will be in the lineup, but he’s not going to throw too much at him, “The important thing is you want him to play free and play naturally within the principles. We have to be patient on him automating those principles and we’re not going to overload him here. He has such a good instinct, and you see his speed and his defensive decision making is strong. We … [Read more...] about Frolik practices for the first time with the Sabres
Krueger: We need more scoring 'by committee'
'"We had such an intense period after Sweden with the 21 games in 39 days. After the Christmas break, I thought we came out and played well against Boston and Tampa Bay, but but we just didn't get the points, so everybody was disappointed with that. I'm pleased with the way the group has stepped up here against Edmonton and Florida to get the wins, and I believe that momentum … [Read more...] about Krueger: We need more scoring ‘by committee’
Pilut hopes to improve his consistency
'The consistency he lacked then is something he’s really worked at in this season, “I’ve just been working on it, trying to play at that high level all the time and try to focus on my D zone play and I think that’s been a big part of me so far, plus I want to keep developing that offensive skill I have.”' … [Read more...] about Pilut hopes to improve his consistency
Sabres call up Pilut from Rochester
'Pilut is once again an AHL All-Star. With the Amerks, Pilut has five goals and 16 assists for 21 points in 29 games. Last season, Pilut played 33 games with the Sabres, netting a goal and five assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up Pilut from Rochester
The Sabres enjoyed hosting their Skills Competition
'There were a lot of kids in the stands and you could hear them cheering and see their smiles. Okposo said, “It’s just nice for the fans to see us more candid because that’s how we are, we just joke around which is how we are off the ice, so I think it was pretty special for the fans to get a glimpse into that.”' … [Read more...] about The Sabres enjoyed hosting their Skills Competition
Sabres defeat Panthers 3-2
'Evgeny Dadonov made things a bit concerning late in the 3rd, as Ullmark could not cover up and Dadonov took advantage. The Panthers kept the pressure going for the final minute of play, but it wasn't enough.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Panthers 3-2
The Sabres win a game with special teams
'There were many things to like in this game but to me, it was the penalty killing went 3-for-3 and Buffalo scored on its first power play to chase Sergei Bobrovski.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres win a game with special teams
Frolik looking forward to a fresh start with the Sabres
'"I wasn't really happy with my role [in Calgary]," Frolik said during a conference call on Friday with the Buffalo media. "I'm really looking forward to the new opportunity there, and I'm really excited. It's a fresh start for me, and I'm really excited. Looking forward to meet the guys and meet the group, and hopefully it happens sooner than later."' … [Read more...] about Frolik looking forward to a fresh start with the Sabres
The Sabres are dealing without having Olofsson and Skinner
'Rasmus Asplund played all season on a line with Olofsson in Rochester, so they’re very good friends. Asplund said they can’t sit around and feel sorry for themselves, “We just have to keep going. We’re on the right path here and you always will have injuries in a season and a strong group just keeps going.”' … [Read more...] about The Sabres are dealing without having Olofsson and Skinner
The Sabres bring up Scott Wilson from Rochester
'In 22 games with the Amerks, Wilson has six goals and eight assists for 14 points. Last season, he had an ankle injury, playing only 15 games with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres bring up Scott Wilson from Rochester