Archives for April 2, 2016

'Deslauriers’ refusal to slow down has made him one of the most well-liked players in the Sabres’ dressing room. His teammates know Deslauriers is usually doing something worth watching, whether it’s dancing after victories, cracking jokes before practice or sticking up for players during games.' … [Read more...] about Deslauriers sparks fire for Sabres

'“Right now the focus is so singularly focused on winning hockey games,” said Bylsma, whose team is 5-2-2 in the last nine games. “You feel like at the time of the season when you need to win hockey games, we have a positive record. That’s really the focus still for our group. We’re playing a playoff team in the Rangers the next game, and it’s another taste for us to know what … [Read more...] about Bylsma hopes for finishing kick from team

'“Our line has been doing a lot of damage,” Foligno said Friday inside the First Niagara Center after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s road tilt against the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Checking line Sabres’ best trio in years

'Kasdorf, 23, arrived from R.P.I two weeks ago with a groin injury he suffered in his final NCAA game. He said he’s fully recovered. The Winnipeg native recently started working with goalie coach Andrew Allen on the ice. Kasdorf won’t accompany the Sabres on their two-game road trip, which begins Saturday against the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Jason Kasdorf could debut before season ends

Sabres-Rangers Preview (AP) Rangers aim to get back in win column vs. Sabres (NHL.com) W2W4: Rangers vs. Sabres 4.2.16 (NewYorkRangers.com) Rangers vs. Sabres 4.2.16: Pregame Notes (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage

'Cody Franson has been off the ice with concussion and neck problems. Dan Bylsma doesn’t expect him back, “I think it would be to the point of unlikely given we’re sitting now with nine days to go."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Franson likely done for the season

'"Part of our job is to make sure we're on the better side of that," Gionta said. "You're going against top lines [and] one off shift, one little mistake ends up in the back of your net."' … [Read more...] about Foligno bringing size, speed consistently on shutdown line

Hohmann gets chance to show Amerks what he can do (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Griffins roll in Rochester to snap four-game skid (Grand Rapids Press) Griffins hand Amerks 6-1 loss (Amerks.com) Amerks recall Cason Hohmann from Elmira (Amerks.com) Photo gallery (Amerks.com) Griffins rout Rochester 6-1 (GriffinsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage