Archives for November 17, 2015

'Ullmark and Johnson have alternated in net during the past four games, with the lone constant being good results. They have combined for a .949 save percentage, stopping 131 of 138 shots, with a 3-0-1 record.' … [Read more...] about Johnson, Ullmark put stop to goalie concerns

'Though it’s been less than three years since Ruff coached in Buffalo, only three people remain. Tyler Ennis, Marcus Foligno and injured Mike Weber were the lone Sabres to suit up for Ruff’s finale Feb. 19, 2013.' … [Read more...] about Player turnover near total since Ruff left

'Just weeks into his career, Ullmark, a sixth-round pick in 2012, looks like he could be a No. 1 goalie someday. His strong netminding – he’s 4-2 with a 2.45 goals-against average and a .924 save percentage – has helped buoy the Sabres to an 8-8-1 record, their first .500 mark in almost three years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalies Linus Ullmark and Chad Johnson willing to share net

'In other injury news, center Zemgus Girgensons missed practice and is questionable for Tuesday, Bylsma said. Girgensons briefly left Saturday’s 2-1 overtime loss to San Jose in the third period when Tommy Wingels hit him as he fell.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian will play this week; Zemgus Girgensons questionable for Stars

Scouting Stars-Sabres (Dallas Morning News) Stars GameDay (Fort Worth Star Telegram) Stars-Sabres Preview (AP) Stars' Eaves, Sabres' Bogosian might return to lineup (NHL.com) Stars-Sabres Preview (DallasStars.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Dallas Coverage

'It looks like the wait to get Zach Bogosian into the lineup is almost over. The defenseman continues to practice and said he’s ready, “I feel good, I’m not going to say I’m in, that’s up to coach, but I feel like I’m ready to go and I feel like the last few days have been a step forward for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bogosian is ready

'“I think I’ve been doing a better job than last year defensively and offensively,” he said. “I think I can still be better and better and I try to be better and better."' … [Read more...] about As Ristolainen rides point streak, Bogosian inches closer to return