Archives for April 2016

'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

'The Sabres also revealed that forward Tyler Ennis, who hasn't appeared in a game since December 30, has not yet been ruled out for the remainder of the season. The head coach even said that Ennis could begin practicing with the team soon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres say Evander Kane is done for the season

'"My brother [Ryan] made a good play there along the wall to make a no-looker to me and then Jack was open on the far side," Cal O'Reilly said. "I looked and then he gave it back to me and opened everything up. I had lots of time to take that and look at the net and shoot."' … [Read more...] about Brothers combine to lift Sabres past Maple Leafs

'"It was pretty special for our family," Cal said afterward. "Our parents were here so I'm sure they were cheering pretty loud."' … [Read more...] about Cal O’Reilly notches first 2-goal game to lead Sabres past Leafs

'Kane, 24, finishes his first season in Buffalo with 35 points (20+15) in 65 games. He sustained an upper-body injury in the second period in Detroit on Monday and did not return for the third. He did not play the following night in Pittsburgh. He also missed 10 games earlier in the season with a knee injury.' … [Read more...] about Kane out for season; Lehner sidelined for 4 weeks after surgery

Paetsch: older, wiser and, on May 4, a little more free (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Patrick Kaleta named Rochester Americans IOA American Specialty AHL Man of the Year (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage