Archives for September 2015

'“Being close to home, everyone’s super excited to have me here,” McGinn said. “It’s just a great opportunity playing in front of family and friends and such a great organization.' … [Read more...] about Trade brings McGinn closer to home

'“It’s the first preseason game,” said Kane, who underwent shoulder surgery in February. “It’s kind of just to get your feet underneath you a little bit, especially for some of the younger guys. … I think it was a bit of a wakeup call for everybody, and I think we’ll be better next game.”' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane scores twice in Sabres’ preseason loss to Senators

'“At least through one exhibition game and practice so far, he’s shown the ability that he could possibly do it, he could possibly play back there as a young kid,” Bylsma said this morning. “But we’re not going down that road right now with this evaluation of him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Brendan Guhle making strong impression

Senators' goalie decisions look good early (Ottawa Sun) Senators' Cowen put to the test (Ottawa Sun) Lehner-led Sabres lose to O'Connor's Senators (Ottawa Citizen) Cowen still searching for a spot on the Senators' blueline (Ottawa Citizen) O'Connor eclipse Lehner (Le Droit) Lazar and Pageau gathered ... for now (Le Droit) Shane Prince is out to prove to Senators he's … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Ottawa Coverage

'Kane said he did not want to talk about went wrong in Winnipeg, where he had several personality clashes with teammates, coaches and even fans. But at the same time, it is clear his time with the Jets is motivation moving forward.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres forward Evander Kane ready to play a big role with rebuilding club this season

'Matt O'Connor stopped all 18 shots he faced in the first 29:26. Chris Driedger made 22 saves the rest of the way, allowing only Evander Kane's two third-period goals. Kane had short-handed and power-play goals.' … [Read more...] about Senators score three goals in 3:26 span in 2nd period, beat Sabres 5-2

'Forward Giorgio Estephan was sent to Lethbridge in the Western Hockey League and forward Vaclav Karabacek to Baie-Comeau in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Defenseman Brycen Martin was assiged to Saskatoon in the WHL and defenseman Devante Stephens to Kelowna in the WHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send four players to juniors

'Jack Eichel had the night off, but two of his former Boston University teammates shared the ice. Evan Rodrigues played 17:45 with four shots for Buffalo and goaltender Matt O'Connor was sharp in net for the Sens, turning aside all 18 shots he faced. Driedger, who replaced O'Connor about midway through the second, came up with 22 saves.' … [Read more...] about Kane Scores Twice in 5-2 Loss to Sens

'If you grew up watching Gretzky, look away from your computer screen for this stat: Over the past three full seasons (throw out the 2013 shortened year) there have only been 10 40-goal seasons. One of the reasons is that penalties are WAY down from the Danny Briere days of 2005-06. In fact, they’re down to the lowest level per game since the NHL began keeping the stat in the … [Read more...] about Sabre-lytics: Can Evander Kane score 40 goals?

'Evander Kane, playing in his first game with the Sabres after being acquired in a trade with the Winnipeg Jets on Feb. 11, scored a shorthanded goal at 2:23 of the third period to make it 3-1. After Mika Zibanejad scored to restore Ottawa's three-goal lead, Kane scored with the Sabres on the power play with 3:34 remaining to make it 4-2.' … [Read more...] about Five Senators score in win against Sabres

'“Obviously any time you score it’s nice to get on the board and get you feeling good and gets the ball rolling a bit,” Kane said. “We had some chances early in the first but like I said, it’s to be expected [in the first preseason game], you’re gonna make mistakes and you’re gonna not be as sharp as you want to be.”' … [Read more...] about Kane scores twice in 1st appearance as a sabre in preseason loss

'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has returned four players to their respective junior clubs: Forwards Giorgio Estephan (Lethbridge, WHL) and Vaclav Karabacek (Baie-Comeau, QMJHL); defensemen Brycen Martin (Saskatoon, WHL) and Devante Stephens (Kelowna, WHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres return 4 to junior clubs

'“Every year you get that excitement. You get that anticipation,” Gionta said. “I think even more so this year. Coming off the disappointment, you’re really excited to get back at it and show what kind of team we’re capable of being and what kind of team we’re going to be.”' … [Read more...] about Hockey home openers still fun for Gionta

'Eichel did not skate Tuesday. None of the players who played Tuesday took to the ice for training camp and Bylsma said with perhaps one or two exceptions none of them will play Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Eichel will sit out preseason home opener against Senators

'"I'm a huge fan of what he's done so far in camp," Bylsma said after practice on Tuesday. "This guy loves to compete. He really set the bar for our team in those two games (of the challenge)."' … [Read more...] about Rodrigues isn’t just ‘the other guy from BU’ for Sabres