Archives for February 14, 2015

'If it holds for the rest of the season, the Sabres’ current average would be the lowest in the NHL in nearly 80 years. Not since the 1935-36 Montreal Canadiens scored 82 goals in a 48-game season – an average of 1.71 – has a team scored so little for a full year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ goal statistics flirting with historic lows

'“It’s been up and down,” Lindback said about his career. “Obviously, that’s how some career go. I feel real confident. I think every year I’ve got better. I feel like I’m a way better goalie now than I used to be. In my mind, that’s the most important thing, just focus on what I can do and how I can get better, can help this team to win more games.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Anders Lindback excited for fresh opportunity in Buffalo

'While Bogosian may be more physical and positionally sound, he doesn’t have much of an advantage over Myers given that he and Myers both anticipate plays in their own zone at the same speed. What’s Bogosian’s ceiling, realistically? Kevin Klein? Paul Martin? Given the choice between two athletic players with poor defensive awareness, I’ll take the more explosive skater every … [Read more...] about Eye Test: Who’s better—Tyler Myers or Zach Bogosian?

'So, of the 894 players who stepped onto the ice in 2011-12, Evander Kane scored in the top 3%. And, somehow, this is used AGAINST him.' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane’s ‘advanced’ stats in 6 charts

No Armia? No problem as the Amerks score 7 (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Turner Elson a bright spot in disappointing loss (Glen Falls Post Star) Dalpe, Schaller lead Amerks to 7-4 win over Flames (Amerks.com) Flames toppled again at Blue Cross Arena (AdirondackFlames.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage