Archives for February 28, 2015

'For Sabres players, it’s almost a cruel twist of fate that the trade deadline is coinciding with their hottest stretch since December. They’re finally winning and enjoying themselves, and the roster is likely to disintegrate.' … [Read more...] about NHL trade market sizzles as deadline looms

'With Zadorov out of healthy-scratch exile and Strachan back at practice, the demotion can be justified. However, it still gives further credence to the theories that Buffalo is tanking and Nolan has philosophical differences with General Manager Tim Murray.' … [Read more...] about Pysyk sent down despite Nolan’s lobbying

'“I’m a UFA, so as a UFA it crosses your mind,” Mitchell said Friday inside the First Niagara Center about getting traded. “Those are the guys most likely to get moved. I haven’t let it affect my day-to-day preparation, my attitude at the rink.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Torrey Mitchell thriving, knows he could be traded

'Underachieving veterans have been playing instead of Pysyk most of this season. He practiced Friday in Buffalo before skating for the Americans hours later.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Mark Pysyk to Amerks

Preview: Panthers vs. Sabres, 3 p.m., Saturday (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Sabres-Panthers Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (19-38-5) at Florida Panthers (26-22-13) (The Sports Network) Jagr expected to debut with Panthers against Sabres (NHL.com) GameDay Growl Feb. 28 vs. Buffalo Sabres (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Florida Coverage

'Prior to departing for Saturday afternoon’s game against the Florida Panthers at BB&T Center, the team practiced at First Niagara Center on Friday. Forward Tyler Ennis was absent after missing Thursday’s game with a lower-body injury, but defenseman Tyson Strachan was back skating with the team.' … [Read more...] about Ennis’ status unclear for Saturday

Pysyk takes another return to Rochester in stride (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) McKegg, Froese each score twice as Marlies beat Americans for third straight win (CP) Amerks close out February with 4-3 OT loss to Marlies (Amerks.com) Amerks sign forward Justin Mercier to PTO (Amerks.com) Marlies Comeback to Defeat Americans 4-3 in OT (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage