Archives for February 6, 2016

'“I’ve been very frustrated with myself the last few games,” O’Reilly said after preparing for Saturday’s game in Boston. “The last handful of them, I don’t think I’ve been anywhere near where I want to be. I’ve been terrible in my own end. I haven’t been creating as much offense. I don’t know if it was just maybe lucky early on in the season, but I think I have a lot to learn … [Read more...] about O’Reilly takes himself to the woodshed as scoring slump continues

'“It’s moderated,” coach Dan Bylsma said. “His heart rate is restricted. He’s gone through some progressions of exercise. He progressed to skating.' … [Read more...] about Ennis slowly works toward his return

'“He’s a big man,” Weber said. “He plays big. He plays a little angry. It’s nice and refreshing as a D-man to have a guy like that. It’s newer for me to have a guy back there that’s that involved vocally and physically in the game."' … [Read more...] about Robin Lehner becoming No. 1 goalie Sabres wanted

'Catenacci has often been one of the Sabres’ overlooked prospects. He has seven goals and 16 points in 36 games for the Amerks, including two goals and seven points in the last seven contests. Catenacci’s in his third AHL season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Dan Catenacci from Amerks

Sabres-Bruins Preview (AP) Bruins go for sweep against Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage

'“Sometimes you can feel that pressure, and you get frustrated with yourself,” he says. “You want to make an impact and you want to be successful — I think that’s important. It’s a good trait. But sometimes I think I’m my biggest critic and a little too hard on myself. It’s important to give yourself a break and realize that things aren’t gonna happen overnight.”' … [Read more...] about What’s it like to be a rookie when: Jack Eichel

'Catenacci, 22, will be joining the Sabres for his first career recall.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall F Catenacci

'The biggest complaint the amateur coaches have is why isn’t Jack Eichel taking shootouts. Bylsma said, “He’s on the list, I had him fourth yesterday, but a lot of it is he’s had two attempts that he didn’t make and then we watch in practice and see how he’s doing in practice and if you haven’t been around for some of our lengthier ones, he’s been at the end a fair amount of … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bylsma explains shootout decisions

'Selected by Buffalo in the third round (77th overall) of the 2011 NHL Draft, Catenacci is currently riding a five-game point streak for the Amerks Rochester. In 182 career games for Rochester, he has 68 points (33+35) and 123 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Foligno day-to-day; Catenacci recalled from Rochester

Amerks defeat Syracuse, 5-4 (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Low-scoring Rochester Amerks light up Syracuse Crunch again (Syracuse Post Standard) Where's Kevin Poulin when needed? (Syracuse Post Standard) Amerks down Crunch in back and forth affair (Amerks.com) Americans survive Crunch comebacks, 5-4 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage