Archives for October 2015

'Chad Johnson stopped 36 of 42 shots and Tim Schaller scored the lone goal.' … [Read more...] about Wild Slam Sabres 6-1

'Tim Schaller scored an unassisted goal and Chad Johnson made 36 saves for Buffalo (4-2-0), which plays its final preseason game Friday against the Columbus Blue Jackets at First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Wild rout Sabres to conclude preseason

'Hired on May 28, Bylsma has experience with immediate turnarounds. He took over a Pittsburgh Penguins team 10th in the East with 25 games left in 2008-09 and led it to an 18-3-4 finish and its first Stanley Cup championship in 16 years. He also won the Jack Adams Award in 2011 after guiding the Penguins to 49 wins despite Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Jordan Staal missing a … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bylsma primed to win Jack Adams Award

'“There [were] two teams at two different levels,” he said. “We didn’t move our feet and got out-competed at pretty much every turn.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall behind early in loss to Minnesota

Chapman (very) willing to battle for a job with Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks fall to B-Sens in preseason opener (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'Coach Dan Bylsma was evasive about the lineup expected to meet the Wild, other than to say it would probably have the minimum eight veteran players in it. Chad Johnson will start in goal. As for Jack Eichel, Bylsma wasn't very definitive but seemed to indicate he did not want Eichel, or anyone else for that matter, playing three games in a row. That would seem to indicate … [Read more...] about O’Reilly not going to Minnesota, Eichel likely to sit as well

'“It’s a long process. I don’t know. I’m sorry,” O’Reilly told reporters after practice Wednesday in First Niagara Center. “I don’t have enough information right now. My lawyer and I have a plan to talk so I can give you guys more information.”' … [Read more...] about Delayed twice, another O’Reilly hearing Thursday

'“I’m always pushing for more,” Johnson said Wednesday inside the First Niagara Center. “I’m confident in my game, what I can do in this league. I’ve played a lot of big games, had good seasons. Last year wasn’t a good fit. I’m confident in my game here."' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Chad Johnson confident after tough season

'The Sabres will field a lineup filled with AHL players Thursday in St. Paul, their second trip to Minnesota this season. Bylsma said the Sabres had trouble getting to the eight-veteran minimum. He mentioned rookie center Jack Eichel, as a first-round pick, counts as a veteran, although he wouldn’t reveal if he would play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Brendan Guhle not concussed; Jake McCabe ready to play

'But from development camp to the prospects tournament to NHL training camp, Rodrigues has proven that the Sabres’ decision to sign him was more than just a favor to their No. 2 overall pick. Rodrigues can play.' … [Read more...] about Evan Rodrigues making a strong impression in camp

'There really wasn’t much O’Reilly could say after practice about his hearing. He said it’s still scheduled, but he hadn’t spoken to his lawyer yet and will Wednesday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly not sure if he’ll attend his hearing

'Bylsma had more good news regarding his injured defensemen on Wednesday. After leaving the game due to a hard hit by Dion Phaneuf on Tuesday night, Brendan Guhle has showed no signs of concussion-like symptoms, according to Bylsma.' … [Read more...] about SABRES GET READY TO WRAP UP PRESEASON

'It's a tough break for the 29-year-old, who left Thursday's game in Minnesota with a lower-body injury. He was appearing in his first preseason action after suffering a groin injury early in camp.' … [Read more...] about Kaleta sent to AHL Rochester among Sabres moves