'“We’re looking for Sam to anchor a line and be that guy in the middle,” Bylsma said after practice Monday. “I like the way he skated today just playing center. He was skating up and down the ice, skating with speed. I think that’s something he’s going to have to bring to make that line effective.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope Reinhart line takes center stage
Archives for October 25, 2016
Nilsson in net; D changes; injury updates
'“Since Day One of camp, Anders has been a complete professional and warrior in net,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said Monday. “He’s battled in every practice, every scrimmage, every opportunity he got.”' … [Read more...] about Nilsson in net; D changes; injury updates
Sabres’ Sam Reinhart happy with move to center
'“That’s what that line needs to be here for us, get Tyler Ennis going for us, get Zemgus going for us, get Sam (going),” Bylsma said. “He’s (been the) best hockey player playing center in his past. I like the way he skated playing center today … skating up and down the ice, skating with speed.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sam Reinhart happy with move to center
Sabres goalie Robin Lehner sick; Anders Nilsson to get first start
'Nilsson, meanwhile, has been patiently waiting as Lehner started the first four contests. With the schedule ramping up, Bylsma will be giving him more work.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner sick; Anders Nilsson to get first start
Tuesday's Philadelphia Coverage
Flyers-Buffalo preview box (Burlington County Times) Flyers return home to face rested Sabress (AP) Flyers-Sabres 5 Things: Forget About Monday's Final Result (CSN Philadelphia) Preview: Sabres at Flyerss (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Sabres goalie Lehner ill; Nilsson to start at Philadelphia
'Coach Dan Bylsma provided the update after Lehner missed practice Monday. Bylsma said Lehner was "feeling under the weather," and not scheduled to travel with the team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Lehner ill; Nilsson to start at Philadelphia
Sabres recall G Ullmark
'Ullmark, 23, joins the Sabres for his first recall of the 2016-17 season after recording a 3-1-0 record, 2.75 goals-against average and .926 save percentage in four games for Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall G Ullmark
Lehner out against the Flyers; Ullmark recalled
'Head coach Dan Bylsma said he will not make the trip to Philadelphia and Anders Nilsson will get his first start as a Sabre in net. To back up Nilsson, the Sabres have recalled goalie Linus Ullmark from the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Lehner out against the Flyers; Ullmark recalled
Sabres' Ennis is happy to have Reinhart in the middle
'He gave it a little more thought and smiled saying, “Just put the puck in the net I guess.” He did get serious after that and agreed he must use his speed more, “Yes I think so, I think I need to push the pace and use my speed all over the ice and then just think about getting the puck to the net."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ennis is happy to have Reinhart in the middle
Reinhart hopes for more speed after switch to center
'"I've liked their jump the past two days and [they] have some offensive punch to them," Bylsma said. "That's what that line needs to be for us. Get Tyler Ennis going here, get Zemgus going and Sam, he's his best hockey player playing center in his past."' … [Read more...] about Reinhart hopes for more speed after switch to center
Sabres recall Ullmark
'Ullmark (6'4", 221 lbs., 7/31/1993) joins the team for his first recall of the 2016-17 season after recording a 3-1-0 record and .926 save percentage in four games for the Americans so far this season. The Lugnvik, Sweden native appeared in 20 games for the Sabres during his first season in North America in 2015-16, posting an 8-10-2 record with a .913 save percentage and a … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Ullmark