Archives for April 1, 2016

'“They always talk about their mom being the most happy and the most aware of the situation,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said, “so it was mentioned during the game, ‘Mom’s going to be happy with that one.’”' … [Read more...] about Cal scores twice as O’Reilly brothers lead Sabres past Leafs

'All the “backup goaltender” has done is play 43 games and counting, and win a career-high 20. At age 29, Johnson is adamant he can be a No. 1 man in the NHL. He has a 2.38 goals-against average and a .919 save percentage, and is set up as perhaps one of the top three choices in net among unrestricted free agents.' … [Read more...] about Johnson wants to be a No. 1 but also loves being a Sabre

'“You deal with a high-ankle sprain for months after you come back … the last two weeks for Robin, he probably had a tweak in a game that was a little more significant than the ones he’s been feeling,” Bylsma said. “He came back and had the same feeling seven days later and that’s when you go back for a week of rehab and get an evaluation from the doctor.”' … [Read more...] about Bad ankle dogs Lehner; ailing Kane done

'Leafs jerseys were prevalent in the crowd of 18,873, but the folks wearing them didn’t get many chances to make noise. The Leafs’ last victory in Buffalo was a 4-3 overtime decision Jan. 29, 2013. Toronto hasn’t won in regulation in Buffalo since Feb. 16, 2011.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 4, Maple Leafs 1

'“I just hit it perfectly there,” Cal said about his 16th NHL goal. “It wasn’t spinning.”' … [Read more...] about Cal O’Reilly stars in Sabres’ win over Leafs

'“It’s kind of one thing after another,” Fasching said Thursday prior to the Sabres’ 4-1 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs. “Doing stuff on the road’s never fun. But you get it done. It’s not too stressful.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookies Hudson Fasching, Casey Nelson acclimating to NHL life

'For Buffalo (32-35-11 overall, 75 points), Cal O’Reilly and Johan Larsson each netted a pair of goals. Cal O’Reilly’s first came off an assist from brother Ryan O’Reilly. Notching the win for the Sabres was Chad Johnson (25 saves), his 20th win of the season, a career high.' … [Read more...] about Cal O’Reilly, Larsson score twice, Sabres top Leafs 4-1

Lindberg passes Babcock's test in first game as Leaf (Toronto Sun) Andrew Campbell gets a chance with Maple Leafs (Toronto Sun) Sabres continue to own Maple Leafs in Buffalo (Toronto Star) What happened on Sabres’ double no-goal review against Maple Leafs? (Sportsnet) Five Takeaways from Maple Leafs vs. Sabres (MapleLeafs.com) Postgame Quotes: March 31, 2016 … [Read more...] about Friday’s Toronto Coverage

'"You never think growing up playing on the backyard rink against each other and beating each other up, that at this level you'll get an opportunity to play together," said the 25-year-old Ryan O'Reilly, the Sabres top-paid player. "Just to watch him have success tonight, it's awesome."' … [Read more...] about Cal O’Reilly, Larsson lead Sabres over Maple Leafs 4-1

'Kane appeared to hurt his left hand while battling for a puck in a 3-2 loss at Detroit on Monday. He ranks third on the team with 20 goals and fourth with 35 points in 65 games this year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Kane to miss final 9 days of season due to injury

'"That was our first together," Cal O'Reilly said. "It was pretty special for our family. Our parents were here so I'm sure they were cheering pretty loud and they were proud of us."' … [Read more...] about O’Reillys make Sabres’ win vs. Leafs a family affair

'Something just got into Cal O'Reilly as he blazes down the near-side wing, wins the race to the puck and makes no doubts about it. His second goal of the game is like a goal his brother would score, an effort goal all the way.' … [Read more...] about Cal O’Reilly powers 4-1 Sabres win

'"My brother made a good play there down along the wall to make a no-looker to me, and then Jack was open on the far side again. He looked to the net and then gave it back to me. That opened everything up. I had lots of time to look at the net and shoot."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Maple Leafs: From the Locker Room

' “His upper body injury is about a two to three week injury which will put him out for the remainder of the season.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kane out for the season

'The NHL Draft takes place in Buffalo this year, and Murray admitted it was more fun when he was a scout, not a general manager. “I still love [the draft], but, I don’t have favorite days of the year anymore, they’re all the same,” Murray said. “I feel bad about trading picks, even good picks, because they’re just sitting there.”' … [Read more...] about Tim Murray on Schopp and the Bulldog