Archives for March 17, 2016

'In their first year under coach Dan Bylsma, the Sabres have not violated the old Mary Levy tenet of don’t play dumb and don’t play dirty. But they crossed the dumb line more than a couple times Wednesday and, unlike Rex Ryan, Bylsma wasn’t proud of the boys for their clear lack of composure.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fight but fall short, lose to Canadiens in overtime

'“He’s a big boy,” Scrivens told SportsNet.ca. “He’s a bit of a psycho, but he’s a good guy. I might be a little lucky I didn’t have to go down, but I would have if my teammates needed it.”' … [Read more...] about Lehner was ready to fight Habs’ goalie Scrivens

'The teams' fifth meeting was full of chippy play and post-whistle scrums as they combined for 100 penalty minutes (a season-high 52 by Buffalo). It nearly degenerated into a full line brawl with the goalies participating in the final minute of the second period. Buffalo netminder Robin Lehner got a roughing penalty for a glove facewash of Habs winger Michael McCarron and … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Canadiens 3, Sabres 2 (OT)

'“I wouldn’t have looked at it as a problem at too many other points, but today, absolutely,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said about the composure. “I don’t think I’ve seen quite the type of calls that both teams received today in terms of 10 minutes. But we certainly let the game get away from us with our composure level."' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose cool in overtime loss to Canadiens

'“There’s guys out there that weigh 160 pounds (who are) not that tall who look bigger than me, and … I’m probably one of the biggest-framed guys in the league,” Lehner said Wednesday prior to the Sabres’ 3-2 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens. “I have pictures with me and a lot of the other goalies. It’s not much difference.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Robin Lehner likes idea of smaller goalie equipment

'The most disappointing? His team’s lack of composure. Buffalo took a total of 52 minutes of penalties in the game on 14 penalties. Montreal took 48 on 12 infractions.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall in OT to Canadiens

'"Jack had an exceptional season. He scored an average of one point per game during our last 30 meetings. If he continues on this path for our last 12 games and if he can approach the 30 goals of the plate [he has now 22], it will certainly in the picture, "he added.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel at the heart of the race

'Reinhart also drafted 2nd overall in total, but in 2014, scored 34 points in 67 games, while this season Girgensons knows a slowdown after harvesting 30 points in 61 outings last season. Latvian has only five goals and nine assists in 59 games.' … [Read more...] about Youth Sabres at work

'"He’s a big boy," Scrivens told Sportsnet's David Amber. "He’s a bit of a psycho, but he’s a good guy so I guess I might be kind of lucky I didn’t have to go down, but I would have if my teammates needed it."' … [Read more...] about Robin Lehner on Ben Scrivens: ‘If he wants to go, I’m right here’

Paul Byron lifts Canadiens to overtime victory against Sabres (Montreal Gazette) A fight to the finish for Ben Scrivens (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Montreal Gazette) The Canadian wins 3-2 in overtime (Le Journal de Montreal) Lehner blame Scrivens (Le Journal de Montreal) "I was ready to go" - Ben Scrivens (Le Journal de Montreal) Animosity and hatred (Le Journal de … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Montreal Coverage

'“It wasn’t that big of a factor, but definitely a little more money is nice when you’re bringing a child into the world,” Kasdorf said Tuesday. “It was good timing, I think. It was more about what was right for my hockey career because I wanted to give myself the best opportunity for success in pro hockey. We would have had money even if we didn’t take the deal. From an … [Read more...] about Kasdorf couldn’t pass up offer to go pro

'Foligno's short-handed goal tied it at 2 with 8:04 left in the third period. Foligno came off the bench to chase down a long pass from David Legwand and sent a wrist shot from the slot between Scrivens' pads for his 10th goal of the season.' … [Read more...] about Byron’s OT goal leads Canadiens over Sabres 3-2

'"We certainly let the game get away from us with our composure level," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "No question it's the difference in the game."' … [Read more...] about Puck luck helps Habs get by Sabres

'Catenacci has played in 10 games for the Sabres this season without scoring a point. He has 20 points (nine goals, 11 assists) in 41 games with Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reassign F Catenacci

'These teams REALLY do not like each other. Michael McCarron was in the middle of a scrap at the side of the Buffalo net and grabbed Robin Lehner's mask. The goalie was ready to fight any and all comers, including Scrivens who left his crease and stood at the blue line, before thinking better of it. There has been a lenghty delay in figuring out the penalty situation.' … [Read more...] about Canadiens dump Sabres 3-2 in OT