Archives for February 2016

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

For Amerks, the (development) song remains the same (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Pirates gain a point on improved effort (Bangor Daily News) Akeson scores in overtime to lift Amerks over Pirates (Amerks.com) Photo gallery (Amerks.com) Pirates Battle Back, But Fall to Americans (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'“Guys make mistakes,” forward Jamie McGinn said. “He’s apologized to the guys. It’s all in how he takes it from here.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evander Kane ready to get back to the business of hockey

'“It’s been a pretty cool week for sure,” Bailey said in First Niagara Center. “It was one of my dreams to play games in the NHL. To get the opportunity to do that has been special.”' … [Read more...] about Bailey returned to Amerks, hopes to come back soon

'“That’s the only way you can really deal with getting traded all the time, moving around,” Johnson said Thursday inside the First Niagara Center. “I’ll look back and I’ll be able to go to these different cities and know all the best restaurants, know all these people and have connections everywhere."' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Chad Johnson knows his time in Buffalo could be ending