Archives for September 26, 2015

'The Sabres wiped out deficits of 2-0 and 3-1 to improve to 2-1 in exhibition play. Mark Pysyk got the game-winner on a power play at 15:05 of the third period, a quick snapshot from the right circle through a Marcus Foligno screen. The Sabres went 3 for 4 with the man advantage in the game.' … [Read more...] about Power play strong as Sabres drop Leafs

'The O’Reillys’ mother, Bonnie, requested nearly three dozen tickets for the game when the family learned Cal, who is four years older than Ryan at age 28, was making his Sabres debut.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly family has reunion in Toronto

'“Wherever I’m put and asked to play to be a part of this team, I’m willing to do that,” Reinhart said. “I’m fully comfortable with it and excited for the challenge.”' … [Read more...] about Reinhart takes turn at wing

'“I feel great. This never would have happened if I didn’t feel so good. When they offered me an opportunity to come back, I said, ‘Well, sure. Why not? What else am I going to do?’”' … [Read more...] about Jeanneret postpones retirement as Sabres announcer

'Their careers never intersected until July. Days after the Sabres acquired Ryan, 24, in a blockbuster deal with Colorado on June 26, they signed Cal, 28, to a one-way contract worth $1.4 million over two years, a massive sum for player the Sabres want to lead a scoring line with the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly brothers enjoy special night as Sabres teammates

'On a line with David Legwand and Jason Akeson, Rodrigues again showed flashes. He didn't look out of place with his professionally-seasoned line mates. Picking their brains is something Rodrigues said he'll do as much as he can.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rodrigues making a name for himself

Maple Leafs' Percy continues to display patience (Toronto Sun) Fit, healthy, Maple Leafs' Lupul hopes to bounce back (Toronto Sun) Joffrey Lupul optimistic Maple Leafs can surprise this season (Toronto Star) Tough lessons handed down (MapleLeafs.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage

'Ryan O'Reilly's short-handed goal was the Sabres' third in three games. Babcock gave them credit but also blamed his players, and specifically NHL players, for going off on their own pages instead of sticking to the team structure. "You know when it's a thing that's going to benefit the team versus high risk and it's going to end up going the other direction, and I thought we … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs show they’re still a ‘work in progress’ midway through pre-season

'Buffalo found the net three times on the power play and Ryan O'Reilly added the team's third shorthanded goal of the preseason. Sam Reinhart assisted on three of Buffalo's goals and Brendan Guhle, the 18-year-old defenseman, picked up a pair of helpers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Ride Special Teams to 6-4 Comeback Win in Toronto

'“I think special teams over the season are gonna win games sometimes,” O’Reilly said. “Sometimes you have a hot PK, you get one opportunity and you bury it … I think our five-on-five play has got to be a lot stronger but when you perform special teams like that and find ways to win games it’s big.”' … [Read more...] about Pysyk lifts Sabres to win in Toronto