Archives for March 11, 2015

'“That’s the way a pro career goes,” Ellis said Tuesday. “You always talk to the young players and say, ‘It’s not all picket fences. You’ve got to deal with adversity, and that’s how you build your character. That’s how you build the player you want to be.’' … [Read more...] about Larsson playing a larger role in third stint with Sabres

'D’Amigo believes he blew a great opportunity by failing to make the Columbus Blue Jackets out of training camp this season. Columbus, which acquired him from Toronto on July 1, traded him to the Sabres on Dec. 16 for Luke Adam, a swap of talented AHL players looking for a fresh chance.' … [Read more...] about Jerry D’Amigo grateful for fresh opportunity with Sabres

Sabres vs. Leafs: Clash of the Titanics (Toronto Sun) Game Day: Sabres at Maple Leafs (Toronto Sun) Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs: Wednesday NHL game preview (Toronto Star) 5 storylines for Leafs-Sabres (CBC Sports) Sabres-Maple Leafs Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (19-42-5) at Toronto Maple Leafs (26-35-6) (The Sports Network) Sabres, with injuries on defense, play … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Toronto Coverage

'Larsson got called up for the February 15th Philadelphia game, but it’s been the three games since the trade deadline where he finally seems to be playing better. Larsson centered Brian Gionta and Marcus Foligno and did a better job. Ted Nolan said, “He’s been a lot different, I think he’s really been just concentrating on playing. Sometimes when you’re young the first time … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Larsson is improving

'Buffalo’s current lineup currently boasts six forwards from the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League, including all four centers. Not having to make an injury call up for the blue line would be a welcome relief.' … [Read more...] about Bogosian, Meszaros could be available for Wednesday