'Carrier, 21, doesn't have a point yet in his first tour of duty in the NHL. But he's creating scoring chances, helping the Sabres get some odd-man rushes and is a bull on the puck, just as he showed over the summer and during the team's September prospects tournament. That's more than the club is getting from several players on its offensively-challenged roster.' … [Read more...] about Carrier expected to keep top line slot for Sabres
Archives for November 15, 2016
Trip to meet Blues starts rugged week
'The Sabres play three straight games against returning conference finalists, starting Tuesday night in St. Louis against the Blues. They return home to host Tampa Bay on Thursday night and defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh on Saturday night.' … [Read more...] about Trip to meet Blues starts rugged week
Sabres’ offense struggling to score again
'Right now, the Sabres are on pace for 159 goals over 82 games, just nine more than they had in 2013-14, when they scored the fewest goals in a full season ever.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ offense struggling to score again
Sabres’ Dmitry Kulikov out against Blues
'They need a defenseman and at least one forward. Defenseman Dmitry Kulikov (undisclosed injury) missed today practice and will miss his third straight game Tuesday, coach Dan Bylsma said. Meanwhile, top center Ryan O’Reilly (upper body) also missed the session but hasn’t been ruled out.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dmitry Kulikov out against Blues
Tuesday's Saint Louis Coverage
Preview: Blues vs. Sabres (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Blues host Sabres in matchup of skidding teams (AP) Preview: Sabres at Blues (NHL.com) Game Notes: Nov. 15 at Buffalo (StLouisBlues.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Saint Louis Coverage
Sabres practice without O'Reilly
'Dan Bylsma said one defenseman and likely two forwards will be recalled from the Amerks. As far as Kulikov and O’Reilly go the head coach said, “Kulikov is not coming on the trip with us and is day to day and we’re seeing on O’Reilly, but he’s still day to day at this time."' … [Read more...] about Sabres practice without O’Reilly
Carrier's strong play earns him promotion to top line
'"I just think he works extremely hard and makes those good plays, plays the game the right way," Okposo said. "He's a young kid, that's what you need. He's got some confidence out there and he's doing the right things. I think his play probably warrants a move up in the lineup."' … [Read more...] about Carrier’s strong play earns him promotion to top line