Archives for December 29, 2014

'“I’m not a guy who sets goals. It’s more about bringing momentum for teammates,” Deslauriers said after practice Sunday in First Niagara Center. “Linemates are important. I know it’s harder to get goals in the NHL than the AHL. My mentality is more finishing hits and if I have a chance to put one in, I’ll try to do that.” … [Read more...] about Deslauriers making presence felt with Sabres

'Enroth stoned all three Islanders shooters Saturday and has stopped a remarkable 20 of 21 attempts overall this season. His shootout save percentage of .952 far outstrips second place Pekka Rinne of Nashville, who is 17 of 19 for an .895. Enroth’s 5-0 record is the best in the league and tied with Florida’s Roberto Luongo (5-3) for the lead in wins.' … [Read more...] about Enroth shows shootout mastery

'“You look at Jhonas and how he handled it, he wasn’t even bothered by it,” Sabres defenseman Mike Weber said Sunday inside the First Niagara Center. “A lot of goalies would’ve been moving side to side with him, and he just stayed right with him – calm, cool and collected.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Jhonas Enroth becoming unbeatable in shootouts

Sabres-Senators Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (14-19-3) at Ottawa Senators (14-14-7) (The Sports Network) Senators host Sabres, aim to end three-game skid (NHL.com) Gameday Journal: Game 36 - Sabres vs. Senators (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Ottawa Coverage

'It is the second time this season Pysyk has been recalled from Rochester, where he is second among the Amerks' defensemen with 11 points in 30 games. The organization's first-round pick in the 2010 draft, Pysyk has 12 points in 65 career games for the Sabres since making his NHL debut in 2012.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall D Pysyk

'Rasmus Ristolainen is sick while Tyler Myers and Tyson Strachan are injured. Andrej Meszaros did not practice on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make a recall