Archives for February 23, 2016

'“This is home,” the defenseman said Monday. “From my neighbors on the street to the people you see at Wegmans to walking around the mall, you’re treated extremely well here. People know who you are but respect your privacy and your family time. It really is a family-first type of city.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Weber hitting the road, then could hit the road again

'“I don’t think there’s been a team that I’ve been with, playing or coaching, that you didn’t have it in the back of your mind when this week approaches,” coach Dan Bylsma said. “I don’t think we’re any different. It’s there. You’re wondering what’s going to happen around the league. You wonder a little bit about what’s going to happen to our team, but that’s kind of par for … [Read more...] about California trip a bit more hectic this time

'With three straight wins, Rochester is back in playoff contention with a 26-24-2-1.' … [Read more...] about Amerks goalie Ullmark top AHL player for week

'Rigas, 91, said to be “frail and weak” and suffering from terminal cancer, was set to be picked up Monday afternoon by his son, Michael, and make the approximately 3½-hour drive to his home in Coudersport, Pa.' … [Read more...] about Rigas overwhelmed as supporters welcome him home

'“He’s frustrated. He was mad,” Cal said about Ryan following the Sabres’ optional practice. “He’s cooled off’ now. He understands it happens. … I bet he’ll come back sooner than they expect him to. He’ll be ready.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cal O’Reilly on brother Ryan’s injury: ‘He was mad’

'“There’s been a lot of good guys in and out of these doors over the years, and somehow I’ve managed to stay here this long,” Weber said.' … [Read more...] about Mike Weber prepared for possible end of long Sabres career

'The Sabres signed Cal O'Reilly in free agency last summer shortly after acquiring his brother in a multi-player trade with Colorado.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up Cal O’Reilly to fill in for injured brother

'O'Reilly, 29, has appeared in five games for the Sabres this season, recording one assist and two penalty minutes. In 44 games with Rochester, he has 28 points (six goals, 22 assists). His 22 assists are tied for the team lead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall F O’Reilly

'Jamie McGinn, David Legwand, Chad Johnson, Carlo Colaiacovo and Mike Weber all could be moved. Weber has been a Sabre all his life and he said he knows it could be coming to an end, “10 years ago in June will be when I was drafted here and brought into the organization, I’ve played parts of nine seasons and this is home, my kids were born here and all these guys are like my … [Read more...] about Sabres must cope with the trade deadline

'"Yeah, I mean it's too bad with my brother going down for who knows how long," O'Reilly said. "I don’t know the situation, but you've just got to be ready, get the opportunity to play some minutes and help and that’s all I'm going to try and do."' … [Read more...] about With Ryan out, Sabres recall another O’Reilly