Archives for March 23, 2016

'Finding a way to win has been the mantra for the Sabres in the second half of the season. They now have three wins in their last five games. In the first half of the season, Buffalo went 15-22-4. In the second half, the team is now 15-12-6 with eight games left.' … [Read more...] about Sabres score two late goals to rally past Hurricanes, 3-2

'“I know him pretty well as a person and a player,” Eichel said Tuesday after taking morning skate in PNC Arena before the Sabres faced the Carolina Hurricanes. “It’s great for him to become part of the organization. I shot him a text last night. I know he’s real excited about it. It’s great to have him onboard.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel happy to welcome Fasching to fold

'Johan Larsson scored the game-winner with 2:49 left in regulation off after Evander Kane had tied the game a minute earlier, taking a pass from Ryan O'Reilly behind the net to tie the game, 2-2.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 3, Carolina 2

'Nelson, a native of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisc., played in 99 games for Minnesota State and finished his collegiate career with 60 points (14 goals, 46 assists) and a plus-28 rating. This past season, he led all Maverick defenders in goals (six), assists (16) and points (22) and led all skaters with a plus-15 rating.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign college free agent Casey Nelson

'“We’ve been consistently impressed with Casey’s play for the last two years,” Sabres general manager Tim Murray said in a statement. “We identified him as one of the top college free agents available and we’re excited to have him join the organization."' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign NCAA defenseman Casey Nelson to entry-level contract

'One person who saw the 20-year-old play more hockey games than the Sabres GM is Mike Hendrickson, the Minnesota Gophers men’s hockey beat reporter. Hendrickson provided insight on what Buffalo fans can expect when one of the newest Sabres debuts.' … [Read more...] about Here’s the lowdown on new Sabres forward Fasching

Skinner loses his cool, Canes lose to Sabres 3-2 (Raleigh News and Observer) Photo gallery (Raleigh News and Observer) Late Goals Bury Canes (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Photo gallery (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Carolina Coverage

'"We want to take pride in these next eight games that we have here and kind of have a good feeling going into next year and finish off the season strong," Kane said. "Tonight was a good comeback win for us and it's something we're going to have to be able to do in the future."' … [Read more...] about Larsson scores late, Sabres rally to beat Hurricanes 3-2

'Nelson led Mavericks defensemen with six goals and 22 points last season. Overall, he had 14 goals and 60 points in 99 games.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign Minnesota State defenseman Casey Nelson

'"We stuck with it; we said to ourselves that there was a lot of game left," Larsson said when asked if the Nordstrom goal was deflating. "We got one goal and then we went from there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally to defeat Hurricanes

'The 6-foot-2, 182 pounder was the WCHA Defensive Player of the Year as well as being named to the All-WCHA First Team this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign D Nelson

'Larsson fired a shot off the post and into the net exactly one minute later for the game-winning goal. Larsson was set up by Brian Gionta, who forced a turnover in the Carolina end.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Storm Back, Beat Canes 3-2

'"Obviously our second half has been much better than our first half was. We want to take pride in these next eight games that we have here. I have a good feeling going into next year and finishing off the season strong. Tonight was a good comeback win for us, and it's something that we're going to have to be able to do in the future."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Hurricanes: From the Locker Room

'Nelson played three years at Minnesota State and was part of a defense that allowed the fewest shots per game in the NCAA this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign college free agent

'"When they got the goal, it did pass through my mind that we gave up the opportunity to win the game," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally late to defeat Hurricanes