Archives for January 2016

'“It’s huge,” Varone said about scoring. “This year hasn’t gone the way I expected. You start listening to some of the things people say. Sometimes it creeps into your head. I think today, this game, puts me in a better frame of that I can play in this league and contribute."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Phil Varone feeling good after goal in season debut

'Varone, a call up from Rochester just hours before the game because of an injury to Zemgus Girgensons, scored off a rebound from a Rasmus Ristolanien shot 10:30 into the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shock Capitals 4-1

Caps’ streak crashes to a halt as team falls flat in 4-1 loss at Buffalo (Washington Post) Barry Trotz pleased with debut of Mike Richards (Washington Post) Sabres end Holtby's streak with 4-1 rout (CSN Mid-Atlantic) Caps' Streaks Stopped in 4-1 Loss to Sabres (WashingtonCaps.com) Photo gallery (WashingtonCaps.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Washington Coverage

'"You gotta get excited for every game," said Schaller, who last scored Dec. 21, 2014, against Boston. "But a little more excited for one of the best teams in the NHL right now. We took it to them and it was a great win."' … [Read more...] about Kane and Johnson help Sabres beat Capitals and Holtby, 4-1

'"I think if you'd leave the first period getting goals from Varone and Schaller, no one would've taken that bet," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about New guys lead Sabres in blowout of Capitals

'When it rains, it pours. The Capitals are having a night to forget as Cody Franson scores on the power play thanks to nice passing from Evander Kane and Zach Bogosian. The blue and gold are clicking on all cylinders tonight.' … [Read more...] about Sabres upend Capitals 4-1

'"We knew as a group we had to be strong. I had to be strong. Defense had to be strong. Everyone needed to be big to get a win tonight against that team. We all were dialed in, we were battling right to the very end and we want to build off this."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Capitals: From the Locker Room

'"I hope I don't get lost in the shuffle," he said. "I have had a good season and I have proven I can play long stretches. You just have to build trust with an organization or a coach to try to generate more starts. That comes from games like this. It's all about getting wins and it doesn't matter who it is. It could be a 10-year-old kid and if he's winning games, he plays … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Capitals, end Holtby’s streak

'Ristolainen, 21, is a completely different player than the one who struggled last season in his first full tour of duty in the NHL. This season, he leads the Sabres in average time on-ice with 24:48 per game and tied his NHL career-high in goals when he scored his eighth of the season in a 3-2 win against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen making big impression with Sabres

'"We lost the one last night against Boston so we were really just trying to come out with a solid effort," Franson said. "With them, we knew they weren't going to quit with all of that offensive power. We knew they were going to keep coming at us and we had to play solid systematically. For the most part, I think we did that."' … [Read more...] about Recent recalls pave the way in victory over Washington

Amerks snap three-game losing skid (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) The Amerks Legend of No. 9 (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Penalty killing woes sink Binghamton Senators (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Amerks rebound with 2-1 win over Sens in Binghamton (Amerks.com) B-Sens Drop 2-1 Decision to Amerks (BinghamtonSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

Capitals-Sabres Preview (AP) Capitals, seeking sixth straight win, visit Sabres (NHL.com) Caps back to road in Buffalo (WashingtonCaps.com) Game Notes vs. Buffalo, 1/16/16 (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Washington Coverage

'“It was a little disappointing because he looked good, looked solid, made some solid, good saves for us, and we come out on the wrong end,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ offense still missing in action

'“Just a turnover and get them to open up there and slide it through the legs,” Legwand said when describing his goal. “It’s a good momentum thing for our line and our team but to not get the two points is a bigger frustrating point for our team.”' … [Read more...] about Legwand’s goal turns out to be only offense

'Boston scored shortly after both intermissions, rendering the Sabres' start moot. The Bruins' 4-1 victory sent the Sabres to their sixth straight setback in First Niagara Center. They are on an 0-5-1 slide at home and fell to 8-14-2 downtown.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Bruins 4, Sabres 1