Archives for February 20, 2016

'Video and still frames from the scrum will certainly be in the Sabres’ year-end highlight film. Lehner had a front-row seat as Columbus’ Boone Jenner hooked the puck-chasing Bogosian below the goal line. The defenseman crashed facefirst into the boards and needed stitches to close the bloody wound.' … [Read more...] about Lehner does it all for Sabres in blanking of Columbus

'“It’s going to be a great thing for the game,” Eichel said Friday. “Our goal as a league should be to grow the game, and this is something that can definitely help it. It’s just going to be a great experience for everyone involved.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel would love to play in World Cup

'It’s not every day a shot from 50 yards away finds the net, so it’s cause for celebration when it happens. The Sabres made sure David Legwand partied.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 4, Blue Jackets 0

Rigas has Stage IV bladder cancer.' … [Read more...] about Judge agrees to let John Rigas leave prison early

CBJ one-upped, lose 4-0 to Sabres (Columbus Dispatch) Seth Jones learning to forget mistakes (Columbus Dispatch) Photo gallery (Columbus Dispatch) Lehner, power play doom Blue Jackets in loss to Buffalo (BlueJackets.com) Photo gallery (BlueJackets.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Columbus Coverage

'The feds opposed the request then, but in papers filed late Friday, the Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s office recommended Rigas' sentence be reduced and he be granted "immediate release."' … [Read more...] about John Rigas, 91, who founded and looted cable company Adelphia, is dying and should be freed from prison, feds say

'"Been working hard," Lehner said. "Been some ups and downs. Just going to keep working and feel pretty good right now."' … [Read more...] about McGinn, Lehner lead Sabres to 4-0 win over Blue Jackets

'Prosecutors said Rigas suffers from bladder cancer that has advanced to his lungs, making it unlikely he'll live more than six months.' … [Read more...] about Judge orders cable company founder, 91, released from prison

'When asked about Lehner's willingness to scrap -- he was given minor penalties for roughing and leaving the crease -- Bylsma cracked: "I've never had a goalie get four penalty minutes and a shutout in one game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres blank Blue Jackets

'Catenacci, 22, has played in three games with the Sabres this season, with no points, since joining the Sabres for his first career recall on Feb. 5. He was placed on the injured reserve list last Friday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reassign F Catenacci

'Lehner was visibly upset and attempted to take on Jack Johnson after Boone Jenner's hit from behind on Zach Bogosian in the 3rd period. Jenner was given a game misconduct on the play, but Lehner received a penalty for leaving the crease and roughing Johnson.' … [Read more...] about Lehner, Sabres Dominate in Columbus 4-0

'"[Lehner] is an engaged goalie, maybe the most engaged goalie I've been able to coach and he was certainly engaged tonight. He was on his game, he was strong, even in the 3rd period when we needed a bump. I'm just happy we got the 0 for him. We got the shutout for him. It's the first time I've had a goalie have four penalty minutes and a shutout."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Blue Jackets: From the Locker Room

'Beyond the NHL level, there are a plethora of promising prospects throughout the organization. From the AHL to the junior and collegiate levels, general manager Tim Murray has done an excellent job of stocking the cupboard.' … [Read more...] about Top 20 Buffalo Sabres prospects still full of NHL potential

'Jamie McGinn scored two goals with rookie Jack Eichel assisting on each for the Sabres (24-28-7), who are 3-0-1 in the past four games. Sam Reinhart also scored.' … [Read more...] about Lehner, Legwand lift Sabres past Blue Jackets

'"He's an outstanding goalie and he was definitely on tonight," McGinn said. "You could tell he's in the game when he's getting into scrums at the end. He's ready to go with anyone.' … [Read more...] about Lehner records 1st shutout as a Sabre with 38-save performance