Archives for March 2016

'With both teams off on Wednesday after playing back-to-back road games, the surprise news came out of Sabres camp late in the afternoon. The team announced in a terse press release that goaltender Robin Lehner underwent successful surgery on his right ankle and “will be unavailable for the remainder of the team’s games this season.”' … [Read more...] about Leafs, Sabres go at it for final time this season

'“Around the last two games of the regular season I started talking to my advisor and thinking about what was the best option for me and my future,” Conacher said. “I think my development at Canisius, and how well I developed there and the coaching staff and how much they worked to get my game better made me ready for the pro level. I had a good year this year so I just thought … [Read more...] about Conacher looks to learn with Marlies

'“It was for a while there,” O’Reilly said Tuesday inside Consol Energy Center before scoring. “I was getting really frustrated there. You look at the goals, it’s outcome focused, and that’s something you can’t control. You only control how you shoot the puck, how you skate, how you get to certain areas, and that’s what I’ve tried to focus on.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly productive during goal slump

'In Lehner’s absence this season, backup Chad Johnson has performed like a No. 1 goalie. Johnson has started six straight games and seven out of the last eight entering tonight’s tilt against the Toronto Maple Leafs inside the First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner undergoes season-ending ankle surgery

Game Day: Maple Leafs at Sabres (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs-Buffalo Sabres: Thursday game preview (Toronto Star) Maple Leafs-Sabres Preview (AP) Maple Leafs look to keep up recent success (NHL.com) Game Journal: Game 77 - Maple Leafs vs. Sabres (MapleLeafs.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Toronto Coverage

'The Sabres were counting on Lehner to take over as their starter when they traded a first-round draft pick last June to acquire him from Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner has season-ending ankle surgery

'Lehner was limited to 21 games this season and posted a 5-9-5 record with a 2.47 goals-against average and a .924 save percentage. He last played in a March 16 game against the Montreal Canadiens.' … [Read more...] about Ankle surgery ends season for Sabres G Lehner

'The organization reports it was a successful procedure on his right ankle -- an injury that caused him to miss the majority of the season. In 21 starts the Swede posted a .942 save percentage with a 2.47 goals against mark.' … [Read more...] about Lehner Out for Remainder of Season after Ankle Surgery

'The Buffalo Sabres today announced that goaltender Robin Lehner has undergone successful surgery on his right ankle and will be unavailable for the remainder of the team’s games this season.' … [Read more...] about Lehner undergoes season-ending surgery

'Nelson recorded two more assists Tuesday during a 5-4 shootout loss to the Penguins, giving him four points in three appearances. The 23-year-old defenseman has reached the scoresheet in every game since leaving Minnesota State after his junior year.' … [Read more...] about Penguins beat Sabres in shootout

'“Cancer is to be respected, but not feared,” Jeanneret said. “You’ve got to know going into it that it’s not fun, it’s not easy and not everybody makes it. But I had a good feeling and the doctors gave me a good chance.”' … [Read more...] about RJ will be on lead ‘Relay for Life’ lap

'Sabres goaltender Chad Johnson faced 46 shots, including 43 in regulation. Penguins goalie Matt Murray, making his just eighth NHL appearance, faced 30 shots. Murray stopped Eichel on a breakaway with 28.1 seconds left in overtime. After the two breakaway misses, Eichel sat dejectedly at his locker for a long time following the game.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Penguins 5, Sabres 4 (SO)

'“I thought we were feeling good, then we took our foot off the pedal,” defenseman Zach Bogosian said following the Sabres’ 5-4 shootout loss.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow early lead, lose shootout to Penguins

'Two years ago, McCabe, 22, left the University of Wisconsin following his junior year. McCabe loved college and wanted to stay with the Badgers. Still, as a former second-round pick ready for pro hockey, he knew he needed to join the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Jake McCabe knows late-season experience valuable

Penguins battle back to beat Buffalo, 5-4 (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Depth helps Penguins find a way to win (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Goalie Matt Murray tries to build a book on shooters (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins prevail over Sabres in shootout (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Bylsma sees similar scenario from 2009 (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins overcome first … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage