Archives for February 9, 2016

'“He’s coming to the bench and cheering the guys on and instructing them,” Bylsma said Monday. “I’ve never had a goalie show up there and be a vocal guy, but that’s really one of our key words with him is being engaged, being focused at every point.”' … [Read more...] about Lehner looking and talking like No. 1 goalie

'The Sabres welcomed 1,000 screaming students to practice in First Niagara Center, and they made the building jump with chants and cheers. It was louder than many games, the next of which comes Tuesday when the Florida Panthers visit.' … [Read more...] about 1,000 students see the science in practice

'“My mom called me crying before the game,” Catenacci said. “They couldn’t get a flight out of Toronto that wasn’t delayed. She cried about it, and I promised her I’d get another game for her to come and see. Hopefully, I get that opportunity."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dan Catenacci paid dues to earn first NHL recall

'“We’ll see how tomorrow is,” Foligno said this afternoon inside the First Niagara Center. “Right now, it’s just a pain tolerance. That’s all I can really say. Nothing really major, but it was just a (lower-body) tweak.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Marcus Foligno feeling better; Zemgus Girgensons questionable for Panthers

Preview: Panthers at Sabres; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Panthers-Sabres Preview (AP) Barkov ruled out against Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Florida Coverage

'The fully extended push from behind by Ristolainen occurred after Marchand had lost possession of the puck and therefore did not prevent the scoring opportunity. The actions of Ristolainen throughout this play were worthy of a minor penalty.' … [Read more...] about The overtime penalty shot that should have been a minor

'“We tend to be on the outside and go to the outside to get the puck.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres trying to improve 3-on-3

'"It's tough, it's frustrating," Foligno said. "You have a chance to play and do good things for this team and then you have a little setback again. It's just something where you have to keep grinding, you have to keep moving forward and I'm looking forward to get a chance hopefully back with [Eichel] next game."' … [Read more...] about Foligno hopeful to return on Tuesday