Archives for March 5, 2016

'“I see a player that maybe has neglected some things in the last couple years as far as how workouts are changing, how we as an organization are changing with our young players and even our players on the team,” Murray said Thursday during his weekly appearance on WGR-AM 550. “He’s sat up through some tough conversations. He’s sat up and taken notice, and I would say in the … [Read more...] about Slumping Moulson steps up workouts for Sabres

'Minnesota holds the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference heading into its game against Buffalo on Saturday afternoon. The Wild have regained their swagger since swapping coach Mike Yeo for John Torchetti on Feb. 13. They’re 7-3 under Torchetti and have scored an NHL-best 37 goals during the run.' … [Read more...] about Coaching change has recharged Wild

'As Harrington pointed out, Byslma’s line combinations have been perplexing. His power play has been abysmal of late. His decision not to send out Jack Eichel for the opening faceoff against Connor McDavid was a tone-deaf refusal to give loyal, suffering fans a special moment.' … [Read more...] about Bylsma deserves at least part of blame for Sabres’ inconsistency

'“He’s sat up through some tough conversations he’s sat up and taken notice, and I would say in the last five to six weeks he has been our hardest-working guy after games in the gym,” Murray said. “We have a plan. We don’t expect to see results tomorrow. We’ve talked to his agent. We’ve talked to him. We’ve talked to our strength and conditioning staff. He doesn’t miss an … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matt Moulson buying into new work plan

'“He’s always buzzing, always buzzing,” Foligno said about his close friend.' … [Read more...] about Fun-loving Nick Deslauriers popular with Sabres teammates

Gameday preview: Wild at Buffalo (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Wild-Sabres Preview (AP) Wild go for fourth straight win, visit Sabres (NHL.com) Wild Goes For Fourth Straight Victory, Faces Sabres (Wild.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Minnesota Coverage

'In Buffalo, fans adore him the same way the Edmonton faithful loves McDavid. Eichel has quickly become the face of the franchise, and has not disappointed with the way he has played. He scored his first career NHL goal on opening night, has been consistent throughout and has 28 points over the past 30 games. His offensive surge, however, has been overshadowed by McDavid’s … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel finding his way as a top prospect with prodigious expectations

'With no more than 20 games left in the standard 82 games of an NHL season, O’Reilly said he's living in the moment playing in Buffalo and is optimistic about his brother's return. “I see him every day, he's doing good, he's getting closer. I'm not sure when he'll be back, he will definitely be back before the end of the season,” stated O’Reilly in a recent interview.' … [Read more...] about Huron County’s O’Reilly brothers switch places in the NHL

'"I had a completely different role in the beginning," Deslauriers said. "I didn’t change my game, I was bringing the physicality, but I had more chances. Especially when you play on the fourth line with [David Legwand] and whoever else is there, it's more of chip-and-grind and get momentum."' … [Read more...] about Deslauriers happy to contribute on offense

A not-so-happy homecoming for Phil Lane against Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Springfield Falcons allow four third-period goals in 7-3 loss to Rochester Americans (Springfield Republican) Newcomers lead Amerks to 7-3 win over Falcons (Amerks.com) Photo gallery (Amerks.com) Falcons allow four goals in third period … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage