Archives for October 10, 2015

"I've for the most part been sort of a second guy," Johnson said Friday in First Niagara Center. "At this level, a lot of times what makes a difference is just an opportunity or the right person believing in you."' … [Read more...] about Johnson to anchor Sabres’ defense against Tampa Bay

'“I just felt I skated around,” O’Reilly said in First Niagara Center. “I wasn’t where I should have been a lot of the time. Whether it was just overthinking or just out of position, I have to be much better for my linemates and for the team.”' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly wants to put disappointing debut behind him

'“It is exciting,” Johnson said. “Obviously … sort of a goal of mine is to be a starting goaltender.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres confident in goalie Chad Johnson

Lightning-Sabres preview (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning-Sabres Preview (AP) Sabres to start Johnson in goal against Lightning (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'Chad Johnson will take over the starting goaltender duties in the meantime. While there were no call-ups on Friday morning with Rochester set to open their season at night, Linus Ullmark did participate in a full practice with the team.' … [Read more...] about Johnson ready to start against Lightning

Veteran steals show in Amerks opener (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Lake Erie Monsters fall to Rochester Americans in season opener, 6-3 (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Ellis’ hat trick sends Amerks to opening night win (Amerks.com) Photo gallery (Amerks.com) Monsters Fall in Season Opener to Rochester (LakeErieMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage