Archives for April 2016

'Bailey (6’3”, 210 lbs., 7/1/1995), who joins the Sabres on his third career recall, appeared in eight total games with the team during his first two recalls in February. He has compiled 17 points (9+8) in 15 AHL games since returning to Rochester on March 1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall forward Bailey

'The Sabres enter Tuesday’s game against the New Jersey Devils with a 33-35-11 record for 77 points. If they go 2-0-1 in their final three games, they would finish 35-35-12. That would be 82 points in the 82-game schedule, or a points percentage of .500 that could push them up eight or nine slots in the standings from a year ago.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take aim at .500 points percentage

'O’Reilly played only 18 minutes, 24 seconds in Saturday’s game, nearly three minutes under his season average of 21:45 that leads all NHL forwards. Still, O’Reilly played 7:02 in the third period, including the final 2:01 as the Sabres were protecting their one-goal lead.' … [Read more...] about Ryan O’Reilly’s status in doubt for game

'Bailey has 20 points in his last 16 games for the Amerks. On the season he has 43 points (19 goals, 24 assists) becoming the first Amerks’ rookie to reach the 40-point mark since Johan Larsson had 41 in 2012-13. Larsson, however, played 62 games that season with the Houston Aeros before being traded from Minnesota to Buffalo. He played seven games with Rochester to close out … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Bailey finishing strong with Amerks

'In other news, the Sabres assigned defenseman Brendan Guhle, the 51st overall pick in June, from the Western Hockey League’s Prince Albert Raiders to the AHL Rochester Americans on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel, Ryan O’Reilly questionable for Devils

Sabres-Devils Preview (AP) Sabres' Eichel, O'Reilly questionable for Tuesday (NHL.com) Bud Light Six Pack of Stats: NJD VS. BUF (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New Jersey Coverage

'That lasted for less than 30 seconds when he was asked if an injury happened in the Rangers game, “Yes for Ryan and not for Jack, Jack is just a maintenance day.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres are missing two from practice

'"The guys have been unbelievable so far, and I don't think that's going to change. They took us in, me and Hudson, and they put us through the ropes and helped us out a lot. [But] I still think we have a lot of learning to do yet."' … [Read more...] about Nelson adjusting to life in the NHL

'The Sabres are 18-13-7 in the second half of the season. That's 43 points in 38 games. If you project that over an 82 game season, it comes out to 92 points which, if you were wondering, would have the Sabres in 3rd place in the Atlantic Division today and in a playoff spot.' … [Read more...] about Is Sabres season a success?

'Sabres coach Dan Bylsma wouldn't specify, but said that he expects one of them to play Tuesday. A recall from Rochester may be necessary if the other is unable to go.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly, Eichel absent from practice as Sabres approach final 3 games

Makarov hopes to make most of final weeks with Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks add Giorgio Estephan and Brendan Guhle (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

Makarov hopes to make most of final weeks with Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Griffins win in Rochester, secure playoff berth (Grand Rapids Press) Amerks drop 5-2 Decision to Grand Rapids (Amerks.com) Photo gallery (Amerks.com) Griffins clinch berth in 2016 Calder Cup Playoffs (GriffinsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'Defensemen Mark Pysyk (interference) and Casey Nelson (hooking) were called for minor penalties on the same play and the Sabres were in a huge hole. The crowd howled, sensing the climax to a big comeback. But it never happened.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Rangers thanks to big penalty kill

'As for Rochester call-ups, it stands to reason that Williamsville native Justin Bailey could be a candidate for another recall. Bailey played eight games without a point for the Sabres earlier this season. He entered Saturday with 17 goals and 23 assists in 62 games for the Amerks. Prospects like Nick Baptiste, Jean Dupuy and William Carrier are all looking for their first NHL … [Read more...] about Call-ups could be plentiful at end of week

'Saturday's game was Buffalo's second straight win and improved the Sabres to 6-2-2 over their last 10 games. At 33-35-11 with three games left, a .500 season remains a possibility for the Sabres. They need five of the six points in their final three contests to finish with 82 points in 82 games.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Sabres 4, Rangers 3