Archives for February 26, 2015

'For the Blackhawks to still be playing when Kane gets healthy, they’ll need help at forward. Former first-round pick Teuvo Teravainen is the short-term answer, but the 20-year-old has just two goals and four points in 18 NHL games. Kane’s injury could force the Blackhawks to look toward Buffalo forward Chris Stewart. Chicago, which is regularly near the salary cap, would … [Read more...] about Patching up for the stretch

'In other words, Dalpe is the player the organization expected him to be all along. He was signed as a free agent in July to spearhead the Amerks offense while at the same time providing depth for Sabres.' … [Read more...] about His scoring touch revived, Dalpe heading to Sabres

'“You kind of have to stop and look up once in a while and realize that you’re living your dream and you’re making it happen,” Biega said. “In that sense, it’s been great, and it’s definitely been something I’ve been enjoying every day.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres prospect Alex Biega living NHL dream with Canucks

Canucks-Sabres Preview (AP) Vancouver Canucks (35-22-3) at Buffalo Sabres (18-38-5) (The Sports Network) Injury-riddled Canucks meet shorthanded Sabres (NHL.com) Game 61: Canucks at Sabres (02.26.15) (Canucks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Vancouver Coverage

'The punishment came after the league's Hockey Operations Department reviewed an interference penalty called against Nashville's Mike Santorelli early in the second period of the Predators' 2-1 shootout win.' … [Read more...] about NHL fines Sabres goalie Neuvirth for diving vs Predators

'The 6-foot, 195-pound McCabe joined the Sabres on Sunday for his second career recall and his first of the season. In 49 games with Rochester, he has recorded 25 points (four goals, 21 assists). The native of Eau Claire, Wis., was drafted in the second round (44th overall) of the 2012 NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reassign D McCabe

'Neuvirth will be forced to pay $2,000 because it was his second similar incident this season. The league previously issued him a warning after a Nov. 15 game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres G Neuvirth fined for diving

His scoring touch revived, Dalpe heading to Sabres (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Syracuse Crunch rally falls short as Rochester claims 4-3 win (Syracuse Post-Standard) Hackett strong in back to back Amerks wins (WGR-AM) Amerks hold off late comeback from Crunch for 4-3 win (Amerks.com) Amerks survive Crunch comeback, 4-3 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage