Archives for October 2015

'But a short-handed breakaway goal from Adam Henrique almost midway through the third period, the eventual winner, and scores in the final minute of the first and second period doomed the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose game, Evander Kane to injury

'“I don’t think he’s putting too much pressure on himself,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “I think he’s taking accountability for our play and his play, and I like that. I know he knows and thinks he could do more for us, and I think he will.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly rarely satisfied with efforts

Adam Henrique leads Devils past Buffalo Sabres, 4-3 (Newark Star Ledger) Devils beat Sabres, 4-3, for fourth straight win (Bergen Record) 10/24 Postgame notes: NJD @ BUF (NewJerseyDevils.com) Photo gallery (NewJerseyDevils.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New Jersey Coverage

'Midway through the third period, Tyler Ennis mishandled a puck at the Devils' blue line, and Henrique darted for a shorthanded breakaway with a backhand finish over goaltender Linus Ullmark.' … [Read more...] about Henrique scores twice, Devils beat Sabres 4-3

'Kane collapsed after having his knee pinned to the boards in the right corner of the Devils' zone on a check from David Schlemko.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kane exits with knee injury

'"He looked like an NHL goalie," Bylsma said. "I just don't like the time of the goals. We needed a save."' … [Read more...] about Henrique scores two goals to pace Devils

'Kane was hurt in a collision with Devils defenseman David Schlemko. Kane was down on the ice for several minutes before skating to the bench with the help of trainers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres LW Kane suffers injury

'Not the best of starts for the blue and gold this period. Save one opportunity, the play has been mostly in Buffalo's end of the ice. While the deficit is only one goal, the seconds will gladly tick off of the clock for the Devils.' … [Read more...] about New Jersey holds on 4-3 over Buffalo

'On possibility of adding another goalie: "We have not talked about it that way. Up until [Friday], when we gave up seven goals, every game we've played with [Johnson] in net gave us a chance to win. There's no question about that. Us not winning is not because we didn't get good goaltending."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Devils: From the Locker Room

'"I'm on for every goal against and it's unacceptable," said O'Reilly, who had three points but was minus-3. "It [stinks] because I let the team down there. I thought we did a good job. We stepped up the power play and got goals that way, but for us to give up that many it's not good."' … [Read more...] about Devils defeat Sabres for fourth win in row

'“It’s hugely disappointing,” Bylsma said. “There are a lot of things we can look at to say we’re doing some good things but we’re not getting the results, we’re not getting the wins and that’s hugely disappointing.”' … [Read more...] about Injury forces Kane to exit early in Sabres’ loss to New Jersey

Slumping Amerks already searching for answers Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'"He's a fantastic talent," Hynes said. "He's a talented player that's motivated, plays the game hard. A big, strong player for a younger guy, first year in the league, a very good skater and we have to make sure that when he's on the ice we're aware of him because he's a guy that he doesn't need a lot of opportunities, but he gets opportunities because of how good he is. So, … [Read more...] about Devils keeping an eye on Sabres’ star rookie

Devils keeping an eye on Sabres' star rookie (Bergen Record) Devils-Sabres Preview (AP) Devils visit Sabres, seek fourth straight victory (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New Jersey Coverage

'Simply put, a laundry list of imperfections by the Sabres kept Montreal perfect. Buffalo faltered on the penalty kill, in the faceoff dot, in the crease and in coverage. There’s little chance of beating anyone after making those mistakes, let alone the 8-0 Canadiens.' … [Read more...] about Sabres veer off course in 7-2 loss to Canadiens