Archives for October 17, 2015

'"Sam has had an opportunity to be at the net front," coach Dan Bylsma said in Amalie Arena. "He’s going to get it not only on the power play but he’s going to get some time there on the top line as well."' … [Read more...] about Reinhart brings the power forward for the Sabres

'“I think we all can be better, and I think we all need to be better,” Bylsma said in Amalie Arena. “Some of that is more than just effort. I don’t think I’ve ever questioned Zemgus’ effort, but we need to be better in some areas. That’s our conversation.”' … [Read more...] about Girgensons, Bylsma clear the air

Sabres-Lightning Preview (AP) Lightning likely without Hedman against Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'Reinhart is not a big man, but standing in that area seems to work for him. Bylsma said it has nothing to do with size, “Our next best net front guy to this point in time has been Brian Gionta and I’m pretty sure he’s not 6’5 either, but there’s a willingness to go there and there’s smarts in going there and I think both those guys have shown both of those.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Reinhart is getting more time as he plays better

'“Sam has had an opportunity to be at the net front, he took that in the Columbus game and he was again there last night. Regardless of how hard Tyler Ennis shot the puck or didn’t it wasn’t going in if it wasn’t for Sam being right in front of the goalie and that’s something other times in the game he did real well,” Bylsma said. “He’s going to get it not only on the power … [Read more...] about Reinhart’s play in front of net earns him a chance on the top line

Amerks lose first game of season (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) IceCaps win home opener (St. John's Telegram) Amerks fall to IceCaps in return to St. John’s (Amerks.com) IceCaps drop Americans on opening night (StJohnsIceCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage