Archives for December 17, 2013

'The team also announced it has assigned defensemen Mark Pysyk and Brayden McNabb, and forward Luke Adam to Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Porter and Ruhwedel recalled from Amerks

'“I think it’s pretty simple. I think as a five-man unit we’re just helping each other out so much more than we were before,” said defenseman Tyler Myers. “We’re talking to each other, letting each other know what options there are and then we’re executing. I think the communication has been a lot better. All the guys have really noticed it in the D-zone. We’re making crisp … [Read more...] about Sabres show promise in defensive zone

'But it looks like Cody McCormick might move back to the injured reserve list after suffering an upper body injury while blocking a shot in Saturday’s 2-1 overtime loss to Calgary. McCormick missed four games from Nov. 24 to Nov. 30 while being on the injured reserve and the physical-playing forward can’t seem to catch a break in the health department.' … [Read more...] about Hodgson, Sulzer return to Sabres’ lineup

'“We want to make sure that guys are in it want to stay in it,” Nolan said after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s home contest against the Winnipeg Jets. “Guys who are out want to fight to get in it. So it’s not really a rotation. It’s some guys continue to have real rough ones, so we have to replace them."' … [Read more...] about Ted Nolan still evaluating Sabres’ defense corps, wants group to keep battling for playing time

'“He’s a tough guy,” Nolan said. “He’ll bounce back and be ready to go.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cody McCormick sidelined 4-6 weeks after blocking shot; Ted Nolan says roster move coming

Jets vs. Sabres (Winnipeg Free Press) Jets-Sabres Preview (AP) Winnipeg Jets (15-15-5) at Buffalo Sabres (7-23-3) (The Sports Network) Jets seek another road win against Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Winnipeg Coverage