Archives for October 2015

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

'The goaltender won his seventh straight game against Buffalo, teaming with Jaromir Jagr to deliver a 3-2 victory for Florida on Thursday night. Luongo made 24 saves while dropping the Sabres to 1-3 this season.' … [Read more...] about Luongo, Jagr have big nights for Panthers

'“Once he got that goal, I was hoping we would be talking about it in a comeback effort and a winning effort,” Bylsma said. “I liked how he got it. It was a nice drive wide by Marcus with the D-man joining the play. It was a much-needed goal.”' … [Read more...] about McCabe finds back of the net for Sabres

'“We started at center ice there, and I looked down to the other end,” Bylsma said Thursday. “It came to my mind that it wasn’t too long ago that we heard the second pick’s name right there.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach recalls Eichel’s selection in return to Panthers’ arena

Jaromir Jagr’s two goals send Panthers past Sabres (Miami Herald) Florida Panthers showing signs of stability (Miami Herald) Photo gallery (Miami Herald) Jaromir Jagr schools Sabres with two goals to lead Panthers to 3-2 victory (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Glass issue at BB&T brings intermission of Sabres-Panthers with 2:53 left in first period (South Florida Sun … [Read more...] about Friday’s Florida Coverage

'Rookie defenseman Jake McCabe scored for Buffalo on assists by Marcus Foligno and Nicolas Deslauriers. Tyler Ennis scored on assists from Ryan O'Reilly and Rasmus Ristolainen.' … [Read more...] about Jagr scores twice, leads Panthers to 3-2 win over Sabres

'"I thought they came out harder than us to start the game," Buffalo coach Dan Bylsma said. "After they got the second (goal), we were pushing for the final 40 minutes, but we were too far back."' … [Read more...] about Jagr scores twice as Panthers edge Sabres

'The Buffalo Sabres have been stockpiling assets for the past few years, but this season the team will put all of those accumulated prospects to good use. The 2014-15 outfit was laden with veterans, allowing the youngsters in the system to continue to develop without being exposed to the losing that the Sabres had become accustomed to.' … [Read more...] about Stockpile of Buffalo Sabres prospects ready to contribute in the pros

'The game was delayed late in the 1st period after Kane's thunderous hit on Erik Gudbranson, dislodging a pane of glass and part of the boards.' … [Read more...] about Jagr, Panthers Hold Off Sabres 3-2

'"[The Panthers] came out hard, harder than us to start the game. Pretty much, the rest of the 40 minutes, we were pushing and coming hard, but too far back in the hole with how we played in the 1st to fight back and win the game."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room

'"That's a Florida team that's got a lot of confidence," Buffalo forward Marcus Foligno said. "We came into their barn and played a pretty good road game."' … [Read more...] about Jagr scores twice, Panthers defeat Sabres

'“We had that slow start again, first period we didn’t have much going,” said Sabres captain Brian Gionta, who made his season debut in the loss after missing three games with a lower-body injury.' … [Read more...] about McCabe picks up 1st goal in loss to Panthers