Archives for 2013

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

'“Most people talk about if I’m able to put up points. That’s one of the things I’ve been working on,” Girgensons said this week. “I’ve been working on my shooting. It’s about me burying chances. I’ve had some problems with it. I have to put that behind me and be better offensively."' … [Read more...] about Girgensons working to force way onto Sabres

'“I was never kind of in his good graces it seemed like, and so when that happens, it’s tough to get out of,” McBain said. “So, I mean, I tried to battle through it. It’s one of those things that didn’t quite pan out, and here I am.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jamie McBain looking for fresh start after Hurricanes career fizzled

'Marcus Foligno was the star for the Sabres in a game played before 9,009 in Nationwide Arena. He had two goals in the game. Foligno notched his first goal with only five seconds left in the first period, deflecting a shot by Tyler Myers. Then he stole the puck in the Columbus end and scored the game-winner with 5:09 left in the second period.' … [Read more...] about Foligno leads Sabres to win

'“That’s one of the real reasons why we did try to make the comeback, so you’re not sitting around all summer thinking, ‘How’s it going to hold up in that first exhibition game or intrasquad scrimmage game?’” Tropp said Tuesday morning inside the First Niagara Center before playing in the Sabres’ preseason game in Columbus. “The mental side of it, playing those games helped a … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Corey Tropp confident he will regain rookie form after serious knee injury

Split decision for Jackets (Columbus Dispatch) Post Game: Sabres 3, Blue Jackets 1 (BlueJackets.com) Johnson logs big minutes in exhibition debut (BlueJackets.com) Photo gallery 1 (BlueJackets.com) Photo gallery 2 (BlueJackets.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Columbus Coverage

'Mikhail Grigorenko also scored for Buffalo (2-0). Ryan Miller stopped eight of nine shots in just over 30 minutes. Matt Hackett stopped all nine shots he faced.' … [Read more...] about Foligno’s 2 goals lift Sabres over Blue Jackets

'Foligno's second marker of the night, an unassisted tally with 5:09 left in the second period, snapped a 1-1 tie. Mikhail Grigorenko added an insurance goal in the third period, while Ryan Miller and Matt Hackett combined for 24 saves for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Columbus 1