Archives for September 2015

'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

'"I've felt good in this camp," Larsson said after practice in HarborCenter. "I can only take it day by day, but I feel comfortable here. I feel comfortable with the new staff and everything."' … [Read more...] about Confident Larsson is rising up Sabres’ depth chart

'Buffalo signed Akeson to a one-year deal this summer. The 25-year-old spent his first four seasons in the Flyers’ organization, playing 15 games with Philadelphia. The Ontario Hockey League named Akeson its Most Sportsmanlike Player in 2011.' … [Read more...] about Akeson to face the music after hard check

'“I think consistency’s over with,” he said. “I think there’s no excuse for consistency, you should be ready to play now. I’m old enough, experienced enough I know what I need from myself. It starts with preseason. I feel right now I’m in a good spot.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Marcus Foligno searching for consistency

'“It’s fun to come back here and kind of reminisce, because that was a great time for me, personally,” Plante said. “It was fun. Everybody kind of dreams of scoring the Game 7 overtime winner. It actually happened. It’s hard to believe that. A great memory for me.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres standout Derek Plante still reminded of famous goal

'Eichel, who had a goal and assist in his debut Monday, should play in Saturday’s road tilt against the Ottawa Senators. The Sabres will essentially use split squads for the next two games, Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel likely out against Leafs; Rasmus Ristolainen progressing

'“Our team is taking a lot of pride in helping rejuvenate this city and rejuvenate this franchise,” said Eichel. “This is the next chapter for us, the next chapter for our organization, personnel. We’re headed in the right direction.”' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel key part of Buffalo’s rejuvenation project

'There’s plenty to like about the Buffalo Sabres this coming season beyond rookie Jack Eichel. The years of this franchise losing appear destined to end, because the faces that have joined the Sabres give the team a new look and reason for hope.' … [Read more...] about New players, new coach give Buffalo Sabres sense of hope

'The hit occurred midway through the third period on Wednesday night when Akeson caught Greening with his head down. Greening was wobbly as he left the ice and did not return to the game, but no penalty was assessed for the hit.' … [Read more...] about Sabres F Akeson called in for hearing after hit

'The latest cuts bring the team's roster to 50 players.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trim six from camp roster

'2013 second round pick Eric Cornel has been sent back to junior while Josh Chapman, Spiro Goulakos, C.J. Motte and Keegan Asmundson have been released from their tryouts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres cut six players

'“It’s somewhat of a split squad the next two nights,” Bylsma said. “We’ll go up to Toronto with the team and then the team that’s going up to Ottawa will follow up and watch the game and the team that plays [on Friday], most of them will come back home after the Toronto game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prep for ‘split-squad’ road trip

'That said, the early signs are promising. Kane scored Buffalo’s two goals, while O’Reilly and Ennis combined for three assists. It’s just preseason, but the Sabres like the first taste of life together for their No. 1 unit.' … [Read more...] about Top line taking shape for Sabres