Archives for September 20, 2013

'“He puts himself in good spots,” Vanek said Thursday. “Those are the things you can’t teach. You either have it or you don’t, and he seems to have it.”' … [Read more...] about Armia scores first goal as Sabres beat Hurricanes

'“It definitely helps the confidence,” McNabb said in First Niagara Center. “I know I can play here. I just have to go out and show it.”' … [Read more...] about McNabb makes strong statement with three-point night

'“It happened so fast,” Armia said about the wraparound goal. “I don’t know what I was thinking there.”' … [Read more...] about Joel Armia makes home debut memorable with goal and assist in Sabres’ win over Hurricanes

Photo gallery (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Photo gallery 1 (Sabres.com) Phot gallery 2 (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Carolina Coverage

'Buffalo scored the last four goals. McNabb's left point shot was deflected by Larsson past Carolina goaltender Anton Khudobin at the 18:36 mark of the second, tying it at 2, and Cody Hodgson scored off a Thomas Vanek pass to give Buffalo a 3-2 lead in the third.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Hurricanes 5-2 in preseason game

'Joel Armia and Johan Larsson each posted a goal and an assist, while Cody Hodgson also lit the lamp for the Sabres, who got 34 saves from Ryan Miller in the win.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Carolina 2

'The Sabres broke the game open in the final frame, beginning with Cody Hodgson's first goal of the preseason at 14:12. Thomas Vanek got the play started with a pretty pass to the streaking Hodgson, who beat Khudobin to give Buffalo its first lead of the game. Less than a minute later, right after a faceoff win, Larsson got his stick on another McNabb shot for his second goal … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Prospects Shine in 5-2 Win Over Carolina

'With that, we look at some of the “bubble” players who could end up with the Amerks...'. … [Read more...] about On the Bubble: Which Young Sabres could land in Rochester?

'Cody Hodgson put Buffalo ahead to stay with 5:48 remaining in regulation, converting a feed from Thomas Vanek. Larsson scored again 56 seconds later, and McNabb added an insurance goal with 2:48 to play. Ryan Miller went all the way and made 34 saves.' … [Read more...] about Larsson scores twice as Sabres outlast Canes

'The Sabres are looking at a youth movement this season and the lineup on Thursday was filled with many recent draft picks with limited or no NHL experience. The coaching staff sees that picking up wins – even in an exhibition schedule – can serve as valuable lessons for many of the less experienced players moving forward.' … [Read more...] about Sabres score three in third for third preseason win

'Considering how much time the coach spent answering questions about Larsson (who was later credited with two goals, after originally earning a goal and an assist) it’s safe to say he’s been making the right adjustments.' … [Read more...] about Takeaways from the third preseason game