Archives for February 17, 2016

'“I don’t think you wholesale the farm to avoid getting to a shootout,” Bylsma said. “We’re trying to win it in overtime and we get ourselves a breakaway. ... We’re pressing to get goals, not because of the shootout situation. But we want to win the hockey game.”' … [Read more...] about Moulson’s goal drought ends but Sabres come up just short

'“He apologized and that’s where we’ll leave it,” said captain Brian Gionta. “As teammates, we’re going to take him for his word and go from there. It was disappointing yesterday. The guys are there, guys are at practice ready to work and you’re missing one of your guys. It’s disappointing for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Kane apologizes for oversleeping

'The Sabres' only three-game run this season came Nov. 7-12 against Vancouver, Tampa Bay and Florida. They're 0-3-3 since then when entering a game with two straight wins.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Senators 2, Sabres 1 (SO)

'Your lifestyle — public, brash, however you want to describe it — lands you in some precarious positions, I'm sure, and your race and history push public opinion against you.' … [Read more...] about An open letter to Evander Kane

'It’s also the same Kane who needed to be traded out of Winnipeg last season after breaking several team rules. It all came to a head when Dustin Byfuglien threw Kane’s track suit in a shower, a reaction to Kane wearing a track suit to the rink after missing a team bus.' … [Read more...] about Kane apologizes but can’t skate away from his off-ice history

'Lehner is asking “around a million” for the house, and never mind going through a realtor. “Just contact me on Instagram,” he said. “That would be perfect.”' … [Read more...] about Ex-Ottawa Senators goalie Robin Lehner just can’t find a buyer for his Kanata home

'Kane said his teammates "were well accepted" his apology.' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane made ​​his mea culpa

Sens' shootout victory breaks three-game skid (Ottawa Citizen) Kane apologizes but can't skate away from his off-ice history (Ottawa Citizen) Photo gallery (Ottawa Citizen) Senators weather snowstorm, Sabres in shootout victory (Ottawa Sun) Ottawa Senators-Buffalo Sabres game goes on despite fierce snowstorm in capital (Ottawa Sun) Ottawa Senators face extremely long odds … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Ottawa Coverage

'Evander Kane didn't need the help of a single writer to wear out his welcome in the Jets organization. Seems he's on his way to doing the same thing in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane just can’t help himself

'"I think we had a really strong game and we deserved this win," said a disappointed Lehner. "I mean (Anderson) played well, but we were unlucky too with a few posts and offside goal and a few open netters that we didn't get to, but that's the way it is sometimes."' … [Read more...] about Senators happy to earn two points in 2-1 shootout win over Sabres

'"It's great to see him get rewarded," said Eichel, who set up Moulson's first since Nov. 1. "I was just happy he scored. He's been in a little bit of a slump and it seems like everybody is jumping on him and giving him a hard time. People got through things like this. He's been doing a lot of great things."' … [Read more...] about Senators edge Sabres in shootout

'But Kane's antics suggest that he does not yet comprehend the notion of responsibility and accountability, nor does he seem to understand his importance to the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres made the right move by setting an example in Evander Kane situation

'As such, he should probably miss more than one game. The Sabres have one chance to impress upon Kane that he won’t get another one to redeem himself. Not only would the next wrong move be the end of his rope in Buffalo, Kane can’t expect to be attractive to any other NHL team if he screws up again. Not even with his great speed and hard shot, which, so far, have been largely … [Read more...] about Thumbs down to Kane, coach’s challenge abuse

'"First and foremost, I want to apologize to my teammates for letting them down," Kane said. "Me missing practice yesterday was irresponsible, and I take full accountability for my actions with what happened."' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane apologizes: ‘I can take hockey more seriously’

'The Sabres are 1-5 in shootout games this season, with their only win coming 10/21/15 (2-1 vs. Toronto).' … [Read more...] about Sens Edge Sabres in Shootout 2-1