Archives for October 21, 2015

'“The opportunities have been there,” Bylsma said Tuesday. “I think they’d like to create more. I think Evander would like to create more, but they have had some golden opportunities that had they gone in, we’d be in a different spot with how they’ve done together.”' … [Read more...] about Bylsma confident Eichel, Kane will click

'The fans would have been even more riled up for the meeting had it been held in May. Babcock spurned an offer of more than $50 million to coach the Sabres, instead opting to fill the vacancy in Toronto. The sting was lessened when Buffalo hired Bylsma, who like Babcock has won a Stanley Cup.' … [Read more...] about Bylsma-Babcock backdrop adds spice to rivalry

'“No one would ever question his intelligence and his ability to make a play and have that good hockey sense,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said Tuesday inside the First Niagara Center. “He’s shown it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sam Reinhart becoming offensive threat

'“It was too good of an opportunity to pass up,” a smiling Colaiacovo said. “It happened on short notice. It was a great gesture by him. It something that’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to do something like that. It was superstar status, that’s for sure."' … [Read more...] about Quick Toronto trip to watch Blue Jays special for Sabres

'"I've got four beautiful grandkids, a wonderful marriage of 40-some years and fairly good health. I just retired from hockey. I think I'm a pretty lucky guy. I accomplished more than I ever expected."' … [Read more...] about Ex-NHL Player Robitaille Shares Stories At RHJ Center

Leafs haven't had much success vs. Sabres in Buffalo (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs vs. Sabres gameday preview (Toronto Sun) Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres game preview (Toronto Star) Maple Leafs-Sabres Preview (AP) Bozak remains day-to-day, Maple Leafs visit Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Toronto Coverage

'“Jack, really, from the top of the circles doesn’t need a lot of help,” Bylsma said. “He’s a guy who can carry the load and can carry the mail. We’re looking at more guys [for] getting on the inside and being at the net front for that line.' … [Read more...] about Bylsma ’rounds out’ lines in latest shuffle

Amerks O'Reilly knows he must produce (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) O’Reilly looking forward to ‘homecoming’ in Utica this week (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage