Archives for March 2016

'When creating their “Next Chapter” promo prior to the season, Saturday night is exactly what the Sabres brass would have wanted the script to be.' … [Read more...] about Youngsters lead 3-2 Sabres’ comeback

Five takes: Jets vs. Sabres (Winnipeg Free Press) Jets mathematically eliminated from playoffs (Winnipeg Sun) Myers travelled with team to visit NY surgeon (Winnipeg Sun) Reinhart, Eichel rally Sabres to win over Jets (WinnipegJets.com) Photo gallery (WinnipegJets.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Winnipeg Coverage

'Jets defenseman Tyler Myers said he was happy to make the trip back to Buffalo, but wished he was able to play after season-ending surgery on his right knee this past week. The Jets acquired Myers as part of a trade that sent forward Evander Kane and defenseman Zach Bogosian to the Sabres in February 2015.' … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart rallies Sabres to 3-2 win over Jets

'Eichel's game-winner came 4:07 into the third period following a turnover in the neutral zone. Left winger Marcus Foligno forced the turnover near center ice, leading to a slick no-look pass from Reinhart to Eichel. Eichel skated to his right before unleashing a low shot inside the left post to give Buffalo the lead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ future looks bright after win

'Per Elias Sports (via Sabres Public Relations), Fasching and Nelson are the first pair of Sabres rookies to record their first points on the same goal in their debut since Alexander Mogilny and Dave Snuggerud (10/5/1989).' … [Read more...] about Youth Movement: Sabres Rookies Pave Way In 3-2 Win

'"It's one thing if you come out sloppy and they score two quick ones. It's a whole different story if you come out strong and come out confident. We felt we were all over them at the start. They got that nice first goal, second goal kind of a scrambly one."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Jets: From the Locker Room

'Reinhart tied the game 2-2 with his 21st goal 1:23 into the third period and then set up Jack Eichel for the game-winning goal, his 23rd of the season, at 4:07 of the third.' … [Read more...] about Rookies rally Sabres to 3-2 win against Jets

'The goal was assisted by defensemen Mark Pysyk and Casey Nelson, the latter of whom also was making his NHL debut after finishing his third collegiate season with Minnesota State University-Mankato. Nelson signed an entry-level contract Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Fasching scores in NHL debut

'"It's kind of a dream come true," Fasching said. "I was talking to my buddies and my parents and I said 'You know, if I score in my first game I don’t know what I'm going to do. I'm going to be blacked out on adrenaline and just so excited.' That was almost the case."' … [Read more...] about Fasching scores on first shot; Eichel & Reinhart tally to beat Jets

Amerks lose game and ground to Crunch (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Syracuse Crunch beats Rochester for fifth straight win (Syracuse Post Standard) Amerks come up short in Syracuse (Amerks.com) Crunch eclipse Americans, 3-1 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'“There’s a possibility he’ll get some shifts in other spots,” Bylsma said. “I think the big thing to see will be an adjustment to the pace and the speed. He’s a good skater, but I think the pace is going to be an adjustment for him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ rookies hope to impress in Blue and Gold debuts

'“Against some long odds, against some difficult situations he has carved out his game, has carved out his ability,” Bylsma said. “He’s gone from being a walk-on to a huge part of a team to one of the most sought-after free agents. He’s done that through hard work. He’s done that through development of his game.' … [Read more...] about Fasching, Nelson will be in lineup

'“He’s really kind of defying the odds right now in terms of making the NHL,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said Friday. “I think he’s going to find a way to carve out a career for himself.”' … [Read more...] about Casey Nelson defied odds to reach Sabres

'“Two practices with the team, hopefully they’ve gotten their feet wet a little bit, gotten the chance to practice with their teammates, practice with the team,” Bylsma said. “Hopefully, (it’s) as comfortable as you can feel in your first NHL games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookies Hudson Fasching, Casey Nelson set to debut

'“I spent nine years there,” Stafford said. “Nine years of my life. My son was born there. This profession is so routine-based. You have your same schedule every single day, you go to the same places, see the same people, you're in that bubble together. And then just like that -- it's over.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre’s spirits high as Jets shuffle off to Buffalo