Archives for March 2016

'“It’s one more win every month,” McCabe lamented. “It sounds simple, but it goes back to those little mistakes we make along the way and lose those close games. It’s just learning how to win and learning how to close out games.”' … [Read more...] about One-goal games proving costly to Sabres

'“It’s always nice to get back on the ice,” O’Reilly said. “It feels like a lot longer than it has been once you get out there. It’s awkward kind of coming back, but it was a good workout. Hopefully, I’ll continue to improve and get back soon.”' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly hits the ice, hopes to practice soon

'“If Mr. Kane was Evander Smith, none of you would be here,” Flaherty told reporters. “He didn’t ask for this ... It was put on him by forces beyond his control.”' … [Read more...] about No charges against Evander Kane after sex encounter investigation

'“We’ve heard some other teams (say) that we’re quick and we’re aggressive,” Foligno said. “We don’t back down. We get down in a game and we keep coming. That’s good to have. The tenacious part of the game is there for us. We don’t quit."' … [Read more...] about Sabres want to keep building identity

'“I don’t think I’ve ever been hurt this in my career,” O’Reilly said. “It’s different. It’s definitely different coming back this late in the season.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly skates for first time since injury

'“After careful and diligent examination of all the known facts, including the results of forensic and toxicology testing, neither the provable facts nor the applicable law support the filing of any criminal charges or a prosecution in the matter,” said Michael J. Flaherty, Jr., Erie County’s Acting District Attorney, in a statement.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evander Kane won’t be charged after investigation

Hurricanes-Sabres Preview (AP) Sabres' Lehner, Bogosian should be available (NHL.com) Gameday: Hurricanes at Sabres (CarolinaHurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Carolina Coverage

'"No charge will be filed because there is no evidence to support the filing of a criminal filing of a criminal action," Flaherty said during a news conference. He added that no criminal complaint was ever filed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Kane won’t face charges after investigation

'Flaherty Jr. said that Kane was cooperative throughout the process, saying that Kane spoke to first responders. "I do feel bad for him," Flaherty Jr said. "He didn't ask for this, it was put on him by forces beyond his control. But, I want to remind the public that if you or someone you love is the victim of a sexual assault, we are here to help you."' … [Read more...] about Sources: Kane not to be charged

'"[We were] kind of kicked off I guess," O'Reilly said, smiling. "It was a tough day. It might not look that tough but still just getting out there, trying to get my feel back and just skating. I think I can do all the stuff off the ice, the gym and that, but to actually get out there and do the drills and all the different skills, it's different but it's coming."' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly skates for first time since injury

Playoffs are unlikely but don't tell the Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks stifle visiting Comets (Utica Observer Dispatch) Amerks beat Utica to make it five straight at home (Amerks.com) Photo gallery (Amerks.com) Comets upended by Amerks (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'“You don’t wish anything to somebody like that,” Deslauriers said after the Sabres’ 3-2 loss in Bell Centre. “I hope he gets better. You wish the best for P.K. He’s the face of the franchise and a big NHL star.”' … [Read more...] about Habs top Sabres, but Subban injury scares everyone

'“It’s been a learning process for Jack, even going back as far as the World Championships when I coached him for Team USA there,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said in Bell Centre. “His play away from the puck and his defensive responsibilities, that’s something he’s worked and developed at all year long. Talking to him about his game, that’s probably the biggest improvement this … [Read more...] about Eichel still learning as Sabres’ season winds down

'Former Sabres forward Torrey Mitchell delivered the victory with 6:39 left, snapping a 2-2 tie. He ripped home a rebound from the right side of the net, then shimmied all the way to the left boards to celebrate his eighth goal of the season.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Canadiens 3, Sabres 2

'Caught in a threesome at the end of season last year in Ottawa, Lehner knew he would need a new start in the NHL. "I suspected that I was to leave, he said. There was a good goalkeeper before me experience in Craig Anderson. He played big minutes and I got some departures. I then suffered an injury and recalled Andrew Hammond. The rest is history." … [Read more...] about A position to solidify