Archives for March 22, 2016

'“I’ve been showing the coaches that they can trust me out there in crucial situations and the offensive side of my game is there,” Foligno said Monday. “I’ve got to bring that every night, and I feel like I have with the physicality of it, sticking up for teammates and things like that. I think the overall game, if I can bring something every night, you’re going to be a … [Read more...] about Foligno feels he’s a factor for the Sabres

'Fasching, who was rated as the organization’s No. 2 prospect by the Hockey News, is scheduled to arrive in Buffalo on Tuesday for a physical. The Sabres play in Carolina on Tuesday night, and Fasching will join them for practice when they return. He’ll likely make his NHL debut Saturday when the Sabres host Winnipeg in First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Hudson Fasching signs with Sabres, could make NHL debut Saturday

'The Sabres have nine games remaining, starting with Tuesday’s visit to Carolina, so time is running short for Ennis to return. He has appeared in just 23 games and only four since Nov. 23 because of multiple concussions.' … [Read more...] about Ennis improving; idle Eichel makes trip

'In the Western Hockey League all four prospects are playing in best-of-seven first round series which begin on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Prospects Update: Playoffs begin in major-junior leagues

'The Minnesota native built himself into a top prospect as a freshman when he stopped wavering and decided he wanted to play as a power forward. That’s why the Sabres paid a steep price – defenseman Brayden McNabb and two second-rounders – for him.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Hudson Fasching to entry-level contract

'“Yeah, I think it was huge for me, getting to go home and recharge the battery, take a little mental break for the first time in a while,” Eichel said last week inside the First Niagara Center. “I think it was nice, see some family and friends. It’s almost like a weight’s lifted off your shoulders when you go home. You’re just back home. It’s nice.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Jack Eichel in Calder hunt

'Meanwhile, goalie Robin Lehner (ankle) is still recovering and rehabbing and won’t make the trip, Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel ready to play; Tyler Ennis improving

'Fasching’s NHL debut could come as soon as Saturday when the Sabres play host to the Winnipeg Jets.' … [Read more...] about Gophers forward Hudson Fasching signs with Buffalo Sabres; forgoes senior season

Sabres-Hurricanes Preview (AP) Sabres expected to have Eichel vs. Hurricanes (NHL.com) Gameday: Sabres vs. Hurricanes (CarolinaHurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Carolina Coverage

'Fasching's rights were acquired by Buffalo in a trade on March 5, 2014. He was originally selected in the fourth round of the 2013 draft by the Los Angeles Kings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign forward Fashing from University of Minnesota

'Fasching will not play in Carolina on Tuesday as he needs to fly to Buffalo to take a physical.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make the signing of Fasching official

'Zach Bogosian is always quick to defend a teammate along with Marcus Foligno and Nick Deslauriers. Lately, players like Rasmus Ristolainen, Josh Gorges and Brian Gionta have popped up in scrums. The defenseman said, “I don’t know if it’s necessarily us as a team, I think at this point of the year, a lot of teams are trying to get into the playoffs, if they’re not already there … [Read more...] about Seem Sabres games are getting rougher

'Tyler Ennis seems to be progressing in his concussion rehab. Bylsma said, “Tyler’s doing quite well and is improving. Worked out and skated this morning, so he’s doing better and the hopes of maybe moving in a positive direction in the next seven days.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel almost recovered. Ennis has improved

'In 37 games during the 2015-16 season, Fasching registered career-high totals in goals (20), assists (18) and points (38). His 20 goals, including his team-high seven game-winners, tied to lead all Minnesota skaters and his 38 points ranked him second on the team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Fasching to entry-level deal

'"He had something to eat at the hotel and by four in the morning he was not doing very good," Bylsma said."Other people ate the same thing Jack ate at the hotel when we got there so I'm not quite sure it was food poisoning, but that's what it looked like."' … [Read more...] about Eichel expected to return to lineup in Carolina