'Top players are struggling. Goals are rare. Trips to the penalty box are common. The Sabres have just one victory in the past six games. While they earned a point in a couple of others, skids of 0-2-2 and 1-3-2 don’t qualify as getting it done.' … [Read more...] about Sabres struggling to ‘hold down the fort’
Archives for November 14, 2016
Three sent to Amerks; auctions & more
'Buffalo sent defenseman Justin Falk and forwards Nick Baptiste and Cole Schneider back to the Amerks. The Sabres’ next game is Tuesday in St. Louis, and uncertain injury statuses could force recalls Monday before Buffalo flies to Missouri.' … [Read more...] about Three sent to Amerks; auctions & more
Sabres send 3 to Amerks
'The Sabres, who have been dealing with injuries all season, have limited salary cap space, so sending players down between games helps save some money.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send 3 to Amerks
Sabres reassign Falk, Baptiste, Schneider
'Falk, 28, joined the Sabres on Friday for his first recall of the season after signing with the team as an unrestricted free agent on July 1. He played in two games, averaging 13:35 of ice time. In 173 career NHL games, Falk has recorded 23 points (two goals, 21 assists) and 151 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reassign Falk, Baptiste, Schneider
Sabres Send Down Three
'Baptiste scored two goals in 10 games with the blue and gold, while Schneider notched an assist in seven games. Falk has 0 points and is -2 in two games with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Send Down Three
Sabres return 3 to Rochester
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned forwards Nicholas Baptiste and Cole Schneider, and defenseman Justin Falk, to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres return 3 to Rochester
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Baptiste comes up big in return to Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Springfield Thunderbirds fall to Rochester Americans, 3-2 (Springfield Republican) Three-Goal First Period Sends Amerks To 3-2 Win Over Thunderbirds (Amerks.com) Americans' Three-Goal First Dooms T-Birds (SpringfieldThunderbirds.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage