Archives for April 2016

'“It’s definitely on me how I played. It’s just bearing down on chances I had, more focus, more drive, more passion for the goals and offense I should have.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Girgensons blames his down year on man in the mirror

'Granted, getting from 81 points to 95 — the elusive plateau that usually gets a half dozen teams into the playoffs — will be harder than going from 54 to 81. The last few miles of a marathon are always the hardest.' … [Read more...] about It’s safe to like Sabres again

'The prospect has developed rapidly in less than half a season, scoring 15 goals and 32 points in his last 28 games. He became Buffalo’s first AHL rookie to score 20 times since Luke Adam with the Portland Pirates in 2010-11. Bailey’s also the first Amerk to score 20 goals since Adam in 2013-14.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Justin Bailey thriving with Amerks

Guhle making most of end-of-season time with Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'It doesn’t matter if the Sabres have a good team or have been terrible. They can’t lose in SAP Center, aka “The Shark Tank.” They made it five straight there and 9-0-1 in the last 10 games against the Sharks overall with a 3-1 win Feb. 26.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington (of all people) finds 23 positives in the Sabres’ season

'"I went in and showed what I can do – with complications, with a high-ankle sprain. I'm very confident in myself," he said. "I know I'm a good goalie and the best thing I can take out of this is I'm going to come out next season with no issues. I did the surgery on my foot. I'm not going to have any problems with my foot going forward.' … [Read more...] about Confident in his abilities, Lehner looks ahead to full summer of training

'“I’m excited to be coming back to Buffalo,” said Kane, who has two years left on his contract. “Buffalo treated me really well this year. I’m really appreciative of all the support I got throughout the city and made quite a few new friends here. It’s something that I’ve really enjoyed throughout the process of going through this year and looking forward to the future here.”' … [Read more...] about Glad to be a Sabre, Kane sees a path toward improvement

'He'll wear the red, white and blue beginning May 6 in Russia. Other players who will represent the United States include Nick Foligno, Noah Hanifin and probable No. 1 overall draft pick Auston Matthews.' … [Read more...] about McCabe named to U.S. world championship team; O’Reilly clears waivers

'Very quietly, Johnson posted strong numbers – 22-16-1 with a 2.36 goals-against average and a .920 save percentage – across the board.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Chad Johnson hopes to start somewhere

'In terms of goals for vs. goals against, the Sabres made major gains. In 2014-15, Buffalo scored a league-low 153 goals while allowing 269, which was second-worst. This year, the Sabres had 199 goals for — still just 25th in the league, but a drastic improvement. Their defense stepped up significantly, as the Sabres tied for 15th-best in the NHL allowing 215 goals.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres year in review: part one — statistical gains

'“Walking into the room (Buffalo’s dressing room) was the first time it really hit me. It was an awesome feeling,” Schneider said Monday after his first two games in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Former Amherst Knight living the dream

'2016-17 will be the equivalent of the doctor giving the Sabres the “All Clear”. Playoffs should be the expectation.' … [Read more...] about Sabres off-season to-do list

'Michigan forward JT Compher also made the team. Compher was a second round pick of the Sabres in 2014, but was traded to Colorado in the Ryan O’Reilly deal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ McCabe makes the U.S. team

'The Sabres gave up a haul to bring in the 24-year-old and got more than their money’s worth.' … [Read more...] about Grading every Sabre’s 2015-16: Forward edition

'Now, according to CSN New England, Vesey could be interested in playing alongside Sabres center Jack Eichel.' … [Read more...] about Could the Sabres land Harvard star Jimmy Vesey?