Archives for January 15, 2016

'“I’m ready. Is it going to be perfect? I don’t know, but I’m going to do my best. I’m going to compete, and I feel like I’m getting better every day.”' … [Read more...] about Lehner back to resume quest to be top goalie

'The Sabres are 0-4-1 in their last five home games. They’ve allowed the opening goal in eight of the last nine. Overall, they’ve been outscored, 60-46, in the arena.' … [Read more...] about Players know more home focus needed

'"It feels better to get sent down with two wins than getting sent down losing eight straight games," Ullmark said. "I'm coming down with good confidence in my game."' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark intends to keep winning with the Amerks

'“It’s been hard, you know?” Lehner said Thursday after the Sabres recalled him from his three-game AHL conditioning assignment with the Rochester Americans. “It’s hard mentally. This is your job. This is what you do. (It’s important to have) the support around you and people being positive and (helping) you through this.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner ready to play

'“It's a long season,” McCabe said Tuesday of his growth through the first half of his first full NHL season. “It was a big adjustment last year, but this year I think I'm used to it. You got to take care of your body. You just got to stick with it, and your confidence has got to stay even-keeled.”' … [Read more...] about McCabe learning what it takes to be full-time NHL player

Bruins-Sabres Preview (AP) Bruins' Pastrnak could miss game against Sabres (NHL.com) Bruins Hoping for Strong End to Road Trip in Buffalo (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Boston Coverage

'Without saying when, coach Dan Bylsma said there's a good chance Lehner will play this weekend. Buffalo plays consecutive home games against Boston on Friday and Washington on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall goalie Lehner after 3-game conditioning stint

'Buffalo assigned goaltender Linus Ullmark to Rochester to open up a roster spot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres G Lehner set for return

'I'm starting with goaltending because you couldn't ask for much more from these guys. Chad Johnson and Linus Ullmark have given this team a chance to win most nights. Johnson is doing an excellent job proving he can be a valuable backup in the League and I’m going to give him a long shot to be a number one somewhere, because I never say never. And hey, No. 2s are proving more … [Read more...] about Peters: Grading the Sabres at the midway point

'"It's been very difficult," Lehner admitted. "I don’t think many guys have gone through what I went through last year. I went down with a concussion and Andrew Hammond comes in and plays out of this world. You lose your job, that's how it works and I get a new chance here and get injured again.' … [Read more...] about Lehner recalled, expected to play this weekend