Archives for February 2016

'Even when the Sabres made a good play, it didn’t work out. They broke up a rush by high-scoring defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere, but the puck went to Wayne Simmonds and he easily beat Buffalo goaltender Robin Lehner. Michael Raffl scored on a breakaway with 4:03 left in the second.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Flyers 5, Sabres 1

Flyers, Umberger come to life in rout over Sabres (Philadelphia Inquirer) Umberger ends goal drought in return to lineup (Philadelphia Inquirer) Photo gallery (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers' Umberger finally can take a deep breath (Philadelphia Daily News) Umberger first goal timely in Flyers' win (Bucks County Courier Times) Hakstol makes statement by scratching Read, … [Read more...] about Friday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'"Mental breakdowns, turnovers, lack of coverage, it's a little bit of everything," captain Brian Gionta said.' … [Read more...] about Umberger snaps 50-game scoreless drought, Flyers beat Sabres

'After allowing four goals on 12 shots Tuesday before being yanked, Sabres goalie Robin Lehner (2-4-1) surrendered five more and stopped 23 shots Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Flyers’ 5-1 victory cause for celebration

'Robin Lehner surrendered 5 goals on 28 shots while Philadelphia's Steve Mason came up with 41 saves.' … [Read more...] about Flyers Cruise to 5-1 Win over Sabres

'"I wish that me and D-Lo [Deslauriers] were out on the ice at that time. We could have done a little worse damage to him."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Flyers: From the Locker Room

'"We had disappointment in this game and disappointment in how we played," Buffalo coach Dan Bylsma said. "But we've got to cut it loose here in 12 hours and get our focus to the next game and Montreal."' … [Read more...] about Umberger lifts Flyers to victory

'"We had breakdowns," Sabres captain Brian Gionta said. "Mental breakdowns, turnovers, lack of coverage, a little of everything. Unfortunately these last two games have been the same."' … [Read more...] about Outcome spoils Bailey’s debut in Philadelphia

Prapavessis settling into role on Amerks' defense (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'“We’re down 4-0 and we battled,” said captain Brian Gionta. “We never gave up in that game, so that’s a huge sign to me. We battled back, got within two, had a couple more chances, had some momentum going. It’s 4-2 and that fifth goal for them was tough. But in light of how things started, we kept going and that’s good to see.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres show heart in defeat

'Assuming he makes his debut Thursday, Bailey would become the fourth Buffalo-area native to play for the Sabres and join a short list that includes current Rochester teammate Patrick Kaleta, Tim Kennedy and Scott Thomas. Former Nichols School star Peter Ciavaglia, who played five games for the Sabres in the early 1990s, was born in Albany.' … [Read more...] about Williamsville’s Bailey joins big club

'“Very frustrated,” O’Reilly said Wednesday following practice inside HarborCenter. “I’m obviously not confident in shooting the puck right now. My five-on-five play is not where I’d like it to be, but I’m trying. I got to find new things, find new ways to have success."' … [Read more...] about Sabres star Ryan O’Reilly frustrated by long slump

'The 6-foot-4, 206-pound Bailey, 20, could make his NHL debut in Thursday’s road game against the Philadelphia Flyers. Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said earlier today winger Zemgus Girgensons and center Johan Larsson, who both missed Tuesday’s 7-4 loss to Florida, were questionable for the Flyers. Neither player practiced today.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Williamsville’s Justin Bailey

Sabres-Flyers Preview (AP) Flyers-Sabres 5 things (CSN Philadelphia) Sabres' Girgensons, Larsson questionable (NHL.com) Five things: Sabres vs. Flyers (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'Fresh start was a common theme with this blockbuster trade.' … [Read more...] about A year later: Sabres and Jets both benefited from Kane mega-trade