Archives for December 2015

'“He’s probably our hardest worker, our guy who puts the most pressure on teams with how he skates and how he plays,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “I just think he’s getting opportunities now because of that pressure, because of the way he’s playing.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evander Kane finally scoring

'“(The skill set) is high-end, and he does everything at a high pace,” said Murray. “(Years ago) players needed more time to get stronger and to get up to speed. He was up to top speed and his size, his strength and his pace of play is not an issue. His only issue is experience, or lack thereof. He looks like he belongs.”' … [Read more...] about No. 2 draft pick Eichel says his focus is on his team, not on McDavid

'“For me, personally, I just focus on the Buffalo Sabres. We have a game against the Oilers and that’s another game for us. Those points against the West are important for us.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel to face Edmonton Oilers, but not McDavid

No. 2 draft pick Eichel says his focus is on his team, not on McDavid (Edmonton Journal) Sabres' Jack Eichel to face Edmonton Oilers, but not McDavid (Edmonton Sun) Sabres-Oilers Preview (AP) Sabres call up Cal O'Reilly to face Oilers (NHL.com) Preview: Oilers vs. Sabres (EdmontonOilers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Edmonton Coverage

'The 6-foot, 188-pound O'Reilly, 29, joins the Sabres for his first recall of the 2015-16 season. The Toronto native leads Rochester with 14 points (three goals, 11 assists) in 21 games this season and has eight points (one goal, seven assists) in his last six contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall F O’Reilly

'O’Reilly (6’0”, 188 lbs., 9/30/1986) joins the Sabres for his first recall of the 2015-16 season. The Toronto, Ontario native currently leads the Amerks with 14 points (3+11) in 21 games this season and has eight points (1+7) in his last six contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Cal O’Reilly

Amerks come up short in 2-1 loss to Albany (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Special teams lead Albany Devils to another win (Albany Times Union) Amerks come up short in 2-1 loss to Devils (Amerks.com) Special Teams Does It Again In 2-1 Victory (TheAlbanyDevils.com) Three Impressions: Devils 2, Americans 1 (TheAlbanyDevils.com) Photo gallery (TheAlbanyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Sabres’ No. 1 line of Ryan O’Reilly, Evander Kane and Sam Reinhart had another impressive night, kick-starting Buffalo toward a 5-2 win over Arizona. The trio combined for three goals, one assist and turned the game in the Sabres’ favor with a chance-filled second period.' … [Read more...] about Teamwork on top line keeps Sabres sizzling

'“I think we’re on target. Things are looking up,” Pegula said Friday in brief remarks with The Buffalo News in Ralph Wilson Stadium. “We’ve had a few beat-up players early in the year, lost our goalie early but we’re on target.”' … [Read more...] about Pegula: Things looking up for Sabres

'Replays showed that it was Arizona’s Martin Hanzal’s stick which interfered with Johnson. The goal was overturned and the Sabres maintained a 4-2 lead over the Arizona Coyotes with 7:57 left in the third period. The Sabres went on for a 5-2 win at First Niagara Center Friday night.' … [Read more...] about Johnson’s intuition proves correct

'The Sabres scored their first short-handed goal of the year with 17:20 left, bumping their lead to 3-1. Evander Kane did the honors on a breakaway, ripping a shot into the top corner.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 5, Coyotes 2

'Not only are the Sabres finally scoring goals these days, they’re generating pretty ones, a sure sign the offense is humming for the first time all season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ offense explodes in win over Coyotes

'Right now, Scott, a healthy scratch 19 times with the Arizona Coyotes this season, is the leading NHL All-Star vote-getter.' … [Read more...] about Tough guy John Scott wants NHL All-Star spot

Anders Lindback living up to expectations as Coyotes' backup (Arizona Republic) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Phoenix Coverage

'Sam Reinhart, Jamie McGinn and Marcus Foligno also scored for Buffalo. The Sabres have had at least four goals in four straight games for the first time in nine seasons and have won three of their last four games.' … [Read more...] about Kane scores twice in Sabres’ 5-2 win over Coyotes