Archives for March 2016

'Fasching, 20, finished tied for the Gophers team lead this season with 20 goals and added 18 assists in 37 games. The alternate captain from Burnsville and Apple Valley High School has recorded 94 career points in 115 games in his three seasons with the Gophers.' … [Read more...] about Gophers forward Hudson Fasching may leave the U to turn pro

'Catenacci, 23, has played in 11 games for the Sabres this season without scoring a point. He has 20 points (nine goals, 11 assists) in 42 games with Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reassign F Catenacci

'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned forward Daniel Catenacci to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Catenacci to Rochester

Wasted weekend detrimental to Amerks playoff chances (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Smith backstops another win (Providence Journal) Amerks fall to Bruins, 4-1 (Amerks.com) Photo gallery (Amerks.com) P-Bruins continue road trip roll, beat Americans 4-1 (ProvidenceBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'“We took our foot off the gas, took our foot off the pedal with our mentality and our focus, and that’s the result,” coach Dan Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres listless in loss to Leafs

'The Sabres entered the game with 68 points, needing to get 14 of the final 20 available to finish at .500 with 82. You wondered if it was possible, then ice cold water doused that thought.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have some modest goals to shoot at yet

'After significant personality conflicts and occasional pushback from players, the Sabres have fired the director of player performance, Oliver Finlay. He failed to make it through the first season of a long-term deal that was worth $4 million, according to two sources. It was clearly an unexpected departure for the British-educated Finlay, who purchased a $975,000 home … [Read more...] about Director of player performance loses his job

'The Sabres also took a turn for the worse. After going 2-0-1 in their previous three, they went through the motions for much of the game in front of 18,829 in Air Canada Centre. Buffalo took just three shots in the first period and finished in a 31-21 hole.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Maple Leafs 4, Sabres 1

'“It was pretty embarrassing,” Sabres winger Marcus Foligno said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres give poor effort in loss to Leafs

'“For me, you got to celebrate like it’s your last one,” Deslauriers said Saturday prior to the Sabres’ 4-1 loss to the Maple Leafs. “You never know. I kind of lose control when I score.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nick Deslauriers savors each goal

Young Maple Leafs rattle Sabres (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs' Parenteau a shining light down stretch (Toronto Sun) Frederik Gauthier gets his chance with Maple Leafs (Toronto Sun) Winning catching on with young Maple Leafs (Toronto Star) Leafs’ fountain of youth proves old ways are buried (Toronto Star) Babcock keeps expectations in check for youthful Maple Leafs … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Toronto Coverage

'Buffalo, for that matter, mustered only 21 shots at Leafs rookie Garret Sparks and lacked much punch until a third period which featured some chippy play between the division rivals, who will meet for the third time this month on Mar. 31.' … [Read more...] about Nylander’s first multi-point game lifts Leafs to thorough victory over Buffalo

'"Back to back in this league is tough enough, but you've got to find ways to win and bring something every night," Foligno said. "They were definitely the hungrier team. They were smart with their puck placement. The physicality wasn't there for the most part in the game and the forecheck was really off. Jack is a heck of a player and obviously a focal point of this group and … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs continue to roll with win over Sabres

'Catenacci has played 10 games for the Sabres this season. In 42 games with Rochester, he has nine goals and 11 assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall F Catenacci from Rochester

'The San Diego native has appeared in 33 career games with the Sabres since making his NHL debut in the 2012-13 season. He has two assists with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reassign D Ruhwedel