Archives for December 30, 2015

'“For sure, there could be some things going on out there – and it could be really quiet,” Deslauriers said after practice in First Niagara Center. “We’ll just see. I’m here to play hockey. I’m not here to fight every single game. We’ll try to get a win down there.”' … [Read more...] about Deslauriers is for rematch against Capitals

'The Pegulas now own two franchises going nowhere rather than just one.' … [Read more...] about Pegulas may be in over their heads

'“I can pretty much do whatever, but I still have a little issue around my right post,” Lehner said in First Niagara Center. “I’m pretty much 100 percent to practice. Game-wise, I’ve been out, I don’t even know, around three months. It’s going to take a few days to get back in the swing of things and get back in the tempo and get back reading the pucks.”' … [Read more...] about Lehner works hard in return to full practice

'“Don’t expect anything soon,” one law enforcement source told The Buffalo News on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane investigation could take weeks, police say

'“I’ve … seen a lot of good players in and out and seen some great players come in here,” Weber said. “It’s just exciting for this city and the guys in the locker room to get back to where we should be. Last time we were in the playoffs was (2011). That’s way too long. It’s time. This city deserves it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres veteran Mike Weber playing regularly, wants to stay

'“It’s really fun,” Lehner said. “When you get injured, I felt it last year for the first time with Ottawa. It was my first injury in my career. It just sucks being away from the guys. I was pretty unlucky to get it again right afterwards, especially I’m not used to being away from the guys. That’s the hard part. You miss being around."' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner practices, could play soon

Sabres-Capitals Preview (AP) Capitals host Sabres looking for ninth straight win (NHL.com) Caps' recall could cause fireworks vs. Sabres (CSN Mid Atlantic) Caps host rematch with Sabres (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Washington Coverage

'With severe ankle sprains goalies sometimes have some pain with different movements. Lehner said he did have one problem, “I can pretty much do whatever, but I still have a little issue around my right post. It’s getting better every day, but it feels pretty good.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Lehner returns to practice

'"It's really fun," Lehner said after the skate. "I mean I felt it last year – the first time with Ottawa – it was my first injury in my career and it just sucks being away from the guys. It's pretty unlucky to get it again right afterwards; I'm not used to being away from the guys and that's the hard part."' … [Read more...] about Lehner returns to practice with rehab games on the horizon

Amerks' Bailey ready for 'homecoming' game in Buffalo (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) A homecoming for Buffalo-born Bailey (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage