Archives for November 20, 2014

'Both Lieuwen and Andrey Makarov practiced Wednesday in Rochester waiting for the Sabres to make a decision. Makarov is 4-4 with a 2.92 goals-against average and .908 save percentage for the Amerks while Lieuwen has downright terrible numbers (3-4, 3.53, .876) and has been pulled in three of his last five starts.' … [Read more...] about Neuvirth injury means Sabres call up Lieuwen

'“He’s an electrifying player,” Kitchener Rangers coach Troy Smith said by phone Wednesday. “Whenever he’s out there, our fans, you can kind of hear the buzz in the building just because of his speed and his ability. He has the ability at this level to take over a game when he feels like he needs to."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Justin Bailey dominating OHL

'Neuvirth is out indefinitely after being hurt in the first period of a 4-1 win over San Jose. He appeared to be injured late in the period during a collision with teammate Tyler Ennis.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up goalie Lieuwen from minors

'"I said, 'Ted, I haven't donned a uniform in seven years,'" Irbe said, recalling the conversation he had with Sabres coach Ted Nolan during the first intermission. "And he said, 'It doesn't matter. Now you will.'"' … [Read more...] about Irbe enjoys brief 2-period NHL return with Sabres

'Lieuwen joins the Sabres for his second career recall since being drafted by Buffalo in the sixth round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. In a seven-game stint with the Sabres last season, Lieuwen compiled a 1-4-0 record with a 2.98 goals-against average and .906 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall a goalie

'In Rochester this season, Lieuwen has appeared in 10 games, recording a 3-4-0 record and a 3.53 goals-against average. Last season, Lieuwen ranked fourth in save percentage and tied for seventh in goals-against average among AHL netminders, respectively. He has appeared in 46 career AHL games, compiling a 21-17-4 record, a 2.59 goals-against average and a save percentage of … [Read more...] about Lieuwen recalled from Amerks