Archives for April 8, 2016

'“I went through a lot of different emotions, a lot of ups and downs, so yeah, there’s really bad days,” Ennis said in First Niagara Center. “There’s days where you feel great, and there’s days where it’s tough. To say I wasn’t scared at some point would probably be a lie, but I feel so good right now. I feel great. I feel 100 percent.' … [Read more...] about Dark time and season end for Sabres’ Ennis

'Schneider’s first big-league opportunity was a long time coming. After two years of junior hockey and two seasons at the University of Connecticut, he spent parts of five seasons with Ottawa’s minor-league team in Binghamton. Despite recording 83 goals and 191 points in 263 games, he never got the call from the Senators.' … [Read more...] about Schneider, Rodrigues move on up to close season

'“There’s days where you feel great and days where it’s tough,” Ennis said Thursday following his first practice since he was injured Dec. 30. “To say I wasn’t scared at some point would probably be a lie, but I feel so good right now. I feel great. I feel 100 percent."' … [Read more...] about Long recovery from concussion worried Sabres’ Tyler Ennis

'“He’s paid a lot of dues to get here,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Williamsville’s Cole Schneider paid dues to reach Sabres

Blue Jackets, Sabres at a glance (Columbus Dispatch) Blue Jackets-Sabres Preview (AP) Sabres host Blue Jackets in home finale (NHL.com) Jackets, Sabres begin season's final weekend in Buffalo (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Columbus Coverage

'Both players were called up on from AHL Rochester on Thursday and are in a position to make their NHL debuts during one of Buffalo's final two games of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up forwards Rodrigues, Schneider from minors

'Though he's been ruled out from playing in Buffalo's final two games of season, Ennis took a major step in his recovery by rejoining his teammates for the first time since being hurt in the second period of a 5-2 loss at Washington on Dec. 30. The diminutive forward was going after the puck along the boards in his own zone, when he suddenly turned his back and was hit from … [Read more...] about Ennis rejoins Sabres after missing 3 months with concussion

'Rodrigues has 28 points in 68 games for Rochester this season during his first professional season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Fs Rodrigues, Schneider

'Ennis missed 59 games this season and was all smiles on Thursday. He won’t get back into games this season, but he also is more thankful these days for what he does have, “Today was a great day. I was with the team, it’s so fun to be out there and to joke around with the boys.” Ennis added, “I’m now on the ice and it’s the greatest feeling so, I had a lot of time to reflect … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ennis is thankful

'Rodrigues (5’11”, 174 lbs., 7/28/1993) has 28 points (9+19) in 68 games for Rochester this season during his first professional campaign. The Toronto, Ontario native signed with Buffalo as an unrestricted free agent on April 22, 2015 and ranks second among Amerks rookies in assists and points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres callup two

'Schneider has 20 goals and 34 assists this season between Binghamton (AHL) and Rochester.' … [Read more...] about WNY native Schneider to make NHL debut w/Sabres

'"It's very simple. No individual can win a championship on his own. It's just that simple. You need a lot of support, you need a lot of people thinking the same way, all in alignment. You need the heart and the dedication and the character to make it happen.' … [Read more...] about Messier’s words can resonate with sabres young core

'"To say I wasn’t scared at some point would probably be a lie," he said. "But I feel so good right now. I feel 100 percent. It gave me a lot of time to reflect and appreciate what I have. This is such a great job. I can't wait to take different facets of my game and my profession to the next level.' … [Read more...] about Optimistic Ennis used recovery time to reflect

'Eighty points was the target set by Coach Dan Bylsma a few weeks ago. A 7-2-2 run has them thinking of 83, which would mark a 29-point improvement from one year ago.' … [Read more...] about Earning points, smashing pumpkins and already looking ahead to next season

'For Schneider – a native of Williamsville, N.Y. – it will be his first time playing in the arena since he played in the Scotty Bowman Showcase as a senior at St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute. Growing up, he was a Sabres season ticket holder.' … [Read more...] about Schneider, Rodrigues to make NHL debuts on Friday