Archives for February 2015

'In addition to Kane, the Sabres acquire defenseman Zach Bogosian and goaltender Jason Kasdorf. Buffalo sends defenseman Tyler Myers, forwards Drew Stafford, Joel Armia and Brendan Lemieux, and a first round pick to Winnipeg.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Kane from Jets, deal Myers, Stafford

'In the end who cares if Lemieux and Armia become good NHL players, who cares if Myers finds his stride, it’s about what you got here. Can Evander Kane be a top six forward who can score you around 30 goals per season? Can Bogosian live up to what made him the 3rd overall pick in a draft that was loaded with defensemen? That’s how you evaluate a trade.' … [Read more...] about Sabres had the assets to meet the price

'"I've been through a lot the past three years. There's been a lot of movement since I've been in this organization," Foligno said. "It's just what happens when you're at the bottom and you've got to find ways to build. Things have been moved around lately, but hopefully we can get some stability now. We're headed in the right direction with guys like Evander Kane and Zach … [Read more...] about Sabres shake up roster again as rebuild continues

'"There's a lot of excitement for the future in Buffalo," Kane said. "Just looking at next year, they're going to get a top pick and that's exciting. Just to have one of those two guys maybe to play with next year, plus the other young players on that team."' … [Read more...] about Kane excited by ‘fresh start’ with Sabres: report

'Kasdorf (6’3”, 178 lbs., 5/18/92), drafted by Winnipeg in the sixth round (157th overall) of the 2011 NHL Draft, is currently playing for the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he earned ECAC Rookie of the Year honors in 2012-13. The Winnipeg native has also played in the USHL for the Des Moines Buccaneers (2011-12).' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Kane, Bogosian & Kasdorf from Winnipeg

'Lindback (6’6”, 215 lbs., 5/3/88) signed a one-year contract with Dallas in July 2013 and has appeared in 10 games with the club this season, registering a 2-8-0 record. The five-year NHL veteran has also played with the Tampa Bay Lightning (2012-13, 2013-14) and the Nashville Predators (2010-11, 2011-12) and owns a 36-43-8 career record with a .901 save percentage and 2.84 … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Lindback, draft pick from Dallas

'“It’s a clean slate. Nobody knows his situation that’s happened in the past. And coming in, he’s going to be accepted and brought into the room,” Gionta said. “We’re obviously excited. It’s a move that is made for the future and it’s great to have a guy with his skill set."' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade for Kane, Bogosian, Lindback on busy Wednesday

'“If they’re a serious playoff team, I couldn’t think of a better spot for Jhonas to have an opportunity to play playoff games, seeing that Lindy has coached him before and obviously likes him,” Murray said. “Dallas has been a good team that maybe hasn’t been happy with their overall goaltending picture. I think he’s got a great opportunity to go in there and show what he can … [Read more...] about Goaltending situation is shaken up as Sabres land Lindback

Unlikely hero lifts Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks end Comets' win streak at 4 (Utica Observer Dispatch) Amerks close out road swing with 2-1 win over first-place Utica (Amerks.com) Final Comets 1 vs. Amerks 2 (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'“The first intermission kind of woke us up,” Myers said. “That second period was one of our better periods of the year. Even though we weren’t rewarded with a goal in the period, we controlled the puck, guys were playing with confidence with the puck. They were hanging on to it, making plays.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres find net for a change, but can’t fill it

'“You have to stay positive, be a good teammate and make sure you’re doing the right things on the ice and try to contribute when you can,” Hodgson said. “You can’t get down on yourself because it doesn’t make you any better. You can’t get negative because that doesn’t help, either. It’s figuring out what needs to be done.”' … [Read more...] about Hodgson’s future is in limbo

'Girgensons has a team-high 14 goals on the season – but just three in the last 18 games.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons’ playing time may be taking toll

'Still, despite losing for the 17th time in 19 games, the Sabres made some progress. If they keep playing like they did during the final 40 minutes, they’ll win more times than they lose.' … [Read more...] about Sabres dominate Senators for stretches, still lose

'“You practice, practice, practice all you want,” he said. “I practiced throughout the whole summer, pretty much every day on the ice. It’s nothing like the game speed. And as the season rolls on and people are battling for playoff spots, the speed gets faster and faster. It’s just thinking fast, playing fast and getting your routes and everything down to a T.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Patrick Kaleta regaining old form after injury

'The Sabres run of ineptitude has been startling, even given the low expectations for them. Until they beat the Canadiens on Feb. 3 (they are undefeated in four meetings with the Habs!), the Sabres had peeled off 14 straight losses. In six of their past 10 games they have registered 20 shots or less, including 10 – TEN – against the New York Islanders Sunday.' … [Read more...] about A losing state of mind