'The Sabres pulled into a 2-2 tie with 4:41 to play thanks to quality work from the three forwards on the ice. Hudson Fasching spun away from a defender behind the net to keep the puck before passing to Nicholas Baptiste. The winger quickly fired across the crease to center Derek Grant for a tap-in.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 3, Senators 2 (OT)
Archives for September 28, 2016
As star of camp, Sabres' Grant pushing hard to secure spot on roster
'There is one forward spot open in Buffalo, and Grant is pushing hard to secure it.' … [Read more...] about As star of camp, Sabres’ Grant pushing hard to secure spot on roster
Newcomer in family gives Bogosian new outlook
'"It does change your life, obviously for the good," Bogosian said in KeyBank Center Tuesday morning. "It was the best day of my life when she was born. It’s been a fun last four-and-a-half months. Everything that you read about or heard about being a parent – it’s challenging, it’s fun, it’s awesome. You don’t get much sleep but it’s still awesome. It’s been a great summer. … [Read more...] about Newcomer in family gives Bogosian new outlook
Matt Lane ready to show Sabres what he can do for Amerks
'"It's a long off-season, whether it's college season to college season or college to pros," he said. "I'm really excited to get started."' … [Read more...] about Matt Lane ready to show Sabres what he can do for Amerks
Derek Grant, Robin Lehner help Sabres down Senators in overtime
'Individual efforts often matter the most during exhibition contests, and the Sabres received some strong performances, led by center Derek Grant’s one-goal, three-point night and No. 1 goalie Robin Lehner’s 37-save outing.' … [Read more...] about Derek Grant, Robin Lehner help Sabres down Senators in overtime
Bylsma impressed with Baptiste's strong start with Sabres
'“I was too focused on scoring (last season). Squeezing my stick too hard and trying to get on the score sheet,” he said. “I’m trying to focus on everything else but that and focus on my game defensively to make my game better.”' … [Read more...] about Bylsma impressed with Baptiste’s strong start with Sabres
Wednesday's Ottawa Coverage
Brassard, Hammond standouts as Senators fall in Buffalo (Ottawa Sun) "A mistake too overtime" (Le Droit) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Ottawa Coverage
Buffalo Sabres 2016-17 NHL season preview
'A big key to that will be Lehner’s health, which has been a constant source of concern since he entered the NHL in 2010. He has yet to appear in more than 36 games in a season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres 2016-17 NHL season preview
Sabres score 3-2 win over Ottawa in overtime
'Derek Grant did a very nice job of shielding the puck as he held onto it from the high slot near the blue line, that allowed Jake McCabe the chance to sneak in down low and he is able to get the game-winning goal by threading the needle. A nice comeback win for Buffalo on home ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 3-2 win over Ottawa in overtime
Sabres' Girgensons looking to show he has more
'Girgensons went from 15 goals down to seven last year and 30 points down to 18. He knows he needs to be better, “Definitely improvement from last season and show what I’m capable of like what I did the year before last, so I need to up my game by a lot.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Girgensons looking to show he has more
5 observations from Sabres 3-2 win over Senators
'Robin Lehner’s health was maybe the Sabres biggest question of the offseason, and on Tuesday, he looked just fine.' … [Read more...] about 5 observations from Sabres 3-2 win over Senators
Grant's Three Points Lead Sabres In OT Win Over Sens
'"You've got to try to do what you can," Grant said after the win. "There's obviously not a long opportunity sometimes. You've got to take advantage of the chances you get and I just tried to go out there and work as hard as I could and good things happen."' … [Read more...] about Grant’s Three Points Lead Sabres In OT Win Over Sens