Archives for 2014

'Matt Moulson scored twice to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 6-1 preseason victory over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Washington 1

'Making the playoffs isn't a goal on Buffalo's radar in 2014-15, and truthfully, it could be a few seasons before the club has a legitimate chance at returning to the postseason.' … [Read more...] about 2014-15 Buffalo Sabres Preview

'Matt Moulson added two goals for Buffalo and Tyler Ennis picked up three points.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart’s 1st Comes in 6-1 Romp Over Caps

'Tyler Ennis has played three preseason games and has been one of the best players out there in all three. Ennis came out of the chute flying and Washington has no answers. He went to the net and scored on a Brian Gionta rebound. Hard work helped him assist on both Matt Moulson goals.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres put together a complete effort

'“It’s really refreshing here. We’re working hard. We’re driven,” Ennis said. “It was really nice to see the crowd appreciate that game tonight. They stuck around, they cheered and clapped at the end. It was nice to put six in. It was nice to win 6-1 for once. We haven’t done that in a long time so it’s a good feeling in here.”' … [Read more...] about Ennis, Moulson lead way to victory over Capitals

Amerks’ Makarov feeling confident (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'“It’s getting a little frustrating,” Reinhart admitted after practice Tuesday in First Niagara Center. “I think the biggest thing is I’m getting chances, trying to create. I’m just going to stick with it and focus on the bigger picture. But obviously that’s part of my game and I think that’s going to have to come.”' … [Read more...] about Reinhart’s roster spot not a given at this point

'“Kaleta is not as serious as we thought but it’s still serious,” Nolan said. “Instead of maybe being a three-month thing, it could be down to less than a month so we’re very thankful for that."' … [Read more...] about Kaleta’s injury will cost him a month or more

'Through three appearances, Reinhart has zero points, just two shots on goal and a minus-1 rating while averaging 16 minutes, 16 seconds of ice time. Incredibly, he’s only attempted three shots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Reinhart running out of time

'Nolan doesn’t think Granberg hit Larsson intentionally.“I don’t know the real history of that player, but he doesn’t look like that type of player,” he said. “He just kind of turned around in an awkward situation.” … [Read more...] about Patrick Kaleta and Johan Larsson could be back in Sabres lineup soon

'Ellis and defenseman Drew Bagnall, who was also demoted, must first clear waivers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres demote 7 to minors, including Matt Ellis

'Heading to Amerks training camp are Andrey Makarov, Nathan Lieuwen, Joel Armia, Matt Ellis, Tim Schaller, Drew Bagnall and Nick Petrecki.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres trim their roster

'“They’re both going to be out for a little while. It’s upper body and we all know where the upper body is, (head) Kaleta is not as serious as we thought, but he’s still serious. It started off as maybe a three month thing, but it could be down to less than a month and we’re very thankful for that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kaleta out a month or so

'The Sabres’ training camp roster is now at 30 players: 17 forwards, 10 defensemen and three goaltenders.' … [Read more...] about Seven players assigned to Rochester

'Reinhart, the second-overall selection in year’s draft, is doing everything he can to make the team. He’s ineligible to play in the American Hockey League this season, so he either has to be in the NHL or go back to his junior team, the Kootenay Ice of the Western Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart, Grigorenko expected to play final 2 preseason games