Archives for December 2015

Amerks score early and often in victory (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Albany Devils lose fourth straight game (Albany Times Union) Amerks down the Devils, 4-1 (Amerks.com) Devils Road Trip Ends With Loss (TheAlbanyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'“Kids don’t have a choice all the time, so when you can give them an opportunity to kind of take their mind off some of the negative things going on in their life, you want to do that, especially around this time of year,” Kane said. “It’s fun because it takes you back to remembering how you were like as a kid and can also take my mind off things that are going on with hockey. … [Read more...] about Evander Kane living up to Buffalo’s ‘good neighbor’ spirit

'The Sabres haven’t had three healthy scoring lines since a five-game run from Oct. 15-24. Before Ennis went out, Zemgus Girgensons was hurt. Evander Kane preceded him on the injured list. Brian Gionta started the season on the sidelines.' … [Read more...] about Ennis will return against Blackhawks, giving Sabres rare dose of health up front

'The annual visit by Kane and the Chicago Blackhawks is normally an all-day affair, with crowds gathering for the morning skate and returning to First Niagara Center for the evening game. But because the Sabres host Chicago at 1 p.m., there won’t be a morning skate. The Blackhawks will then leave immediately following the game because they host San Jose on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Kane, Blackhawks to make quick getaway

'“I’ve always been a guy that sort of keeps things simple,” Johnson said Friday inside HarborCenter. “I’m not a very flashy goalie. I’m not going to do the splits and make a windmill glove save. I like to make it look easy and sort of protrude that confidence. I don’t need to make things look difficult."' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Chad Johnson showcasing calm style

'“You never want to wait because you’re competitive and you want to play,” he said. “Tough to sit and watch. But at the same time, it’s important to rest up and heal. I can’t wait to play tomorrow.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tyler Ennis ready to play

'"Pat has his loyal fans here, especially in South Buffalo, and he has his detractors, fans disappointed that he has acted so immaturely," Schopp said. "The way the summer and fall played out, it's tough to justify a change in opinion about him because there were no charges. It might be that people have a different opinion of him privately but won't open up about it because … [Read more...] about Patrick Kane remains popular and controversial in his hometown of Buffalo

Patrick Kane remains popular and controversial in his hometown of Buffalo (Chicago Tribune) Saturday's matchup: Blackhawks at Sabres (Chicago Tribune) Patrick Kane returns to Buffalo for first time since investigation (CSN Chicago) Blackhawks-Sabres Preview (AP) Sabres get Ennis back against Blackhawks (NHL.com) Blackhawks visit much-improved Sabres for matinee matchup … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Chicago Coverage

'O'Reilly played in two games for Sabres this season and had no goals and one assist.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign O’Reilly to AHL club

'Tyler Ennis skated with his teammates for the third day in a row at a Friday morning practice at HarborCenter, prompting Sabres coach Dan Bylsma to announce that the forward will return from his 15-game absence on Saturday against the Chicago Blackhawks.' … [Read more...] about Ennis set to make return against Blackhawks on Saturday

Amerks crush Hartford 7-1 (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Americans Deal Wolf Pack Biggest Loss Of Season (Hartford Courant) Amerks roll past Wolf Pack with 7-1 win (Amerks.com) Pack defeated 7-1 in Rochester (HartfordWolfPack.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'Johnson stopped all 44 shots the offensively-challenged Anaheim Ducks threw at him to set a career-high during Buffalo’s 3-0 victory in First Niagara Center. He broke the franchise mark of 43 set by Miller in a 2-0 win at Anaheim in 2012. Miller made 20 saves in the third period that night, Johnson made 19 of his in the final 20 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Johnson outstanding in net as Sabres feast on cold Ducks

'“I think when things aren’t going your way and you’re not getting results and you’re not scoring goals, the chances that you do miss on are magnified,” said Ducks’ defenseman Cam Fowler. “And that’s exactly what’s happening right now. If our team was going through a normal stretch where we might have gone a game or two here or there being held to one or zero goals then this … [Read more...] about Anaheim hasn’t had its Ducks in a row this season

'Anaheim outshot Buffalo, 44-22, and the margin was 19-6 in the third period. The Ducks, in fact, had the first 12 shots of the stanza but Johnson held the fort with several good saves. Of Anaheim's 25 shots in the first two periods, many were from long range and few were dangerous.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Sabres 3, Ducks 0

'“I wasn’t thinking shutout at all,” Johnson said. “That doesn’t really cross my mind. They had some good chances in the first with guys coming down the wing. Maybe I make it look a little easy every now and again. We just defended really well as a group.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Chad Johnson shines in shutout win over Ducks