Archives for February 21, 2016

'“Clearly right now, he’s at his best and one of the best in the world,” Bylsma said. “When you looked at Sid playing his best, he’s just extremely focused on playing hockey and really not being bothered by any other situation, just going out there and letting ’er go. When he’s going with speed and has got the creativity going in his game, there’s no question he’s the hardest … [Read more...] about After slow start this season, Crosby playing as well as ever

'“I’m just trying to simplify things,” he said. “Using my speed. Consistency. That was a big thing at the beginning of the year. I’d have a good game, then not have two good games and then have a good game. I’m just trying to bring it every night.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel talks the talk, and walks the walk

'“Trader Tim” has made 16 deals since being hired as Buffalo’s general manager in January 2014. He’s shipped out 20 players and nine draft picks while taking in 21 players and 11 picks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM ‘Trader Tim’ charging up the cellphone as deadline nears

'“He’s got a pretty good goose egg above his eye there,” said coach Dan Bylsma. “Other than how he looks with the egg on his head and the pressure of putting his helmet on over it, he was fine.”' … [Read more...] about Bogosian banged up but set to play Sunday

'In fact, if the Sabres win today without the help of overtime or a shootout, they’ll have their first three-game regulation winning streak at the First Niagara Center since March 2011.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel, rest of Sabres have become close-knit group

'Bogosian practiced today sporting seven stitches and is fine. Meanwhile, defenseman Cody Franson, who left earlier in the game after Scott Hartnell boarded him, missed the session and is out Sunday when the Sabres host Pittsburgh. Bylsma said Mike Weber will replace Franson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian OK; Cody Franson out

Penguins-Sabres Preview (AP) Penguins unsure about Fleury visiting Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'"It's always a great day for sports in our country and a great way to celebrate it," Eichel said. "I'm excited about it. It's a big test; it's a big game for our team. You know, the Pens have been playing really well lately so it's going to be a tough test for us. But I'm excited about it and anxious to get the get the game going."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel set to make national TV debut

'"He's suffering with some neck issues from the hit as well. So unsure of what exactly he's dealing with but yes, he's not going to be able to go tomorrow," Bylsma said of Franson.' … [Read more...] about Bogosian back on ice; Franson out for Sunday’s game

Schaller scores hat trick for Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Rochester Americans skate past Syracuse Crunch (Syracuse Post Standard) Schaller, Ullmark lead Amerks to 6-2 win over Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch topped by Americans, 6-2 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage