‘The Sabres have given up a power-play goal in six of their last eight games and have fallen to 29th in the NHL at 76.6 percent. They killed off their first 18 penalties at home this season, but opponents have gone 5 for their last 10 in KeyBank Center.’
Archives for December 3, 2016
Eichel’s next task: Extend Sabres’ winning streak
‘”As a group we know where we can get to if we have a bit of a charge,” Eichel said after Friday’s practice in HarborCenter. “We’ve talked to each other and as a team about it. These are the times where you need to rattle off a few wins in a row and put yourself in the picture. This is what good teams do.’
Sabres recall Guhle on emergency basis
‘Guhle was a surprising snub for Team Canada’s entry to the upcoming World Junior Championships. He nearly made the Sabres out of training camp last season before being sidelined with a concussion suffered on a hit by Dion Phaneuf during an exhibition game in Toronto. He was again impressive in summer development camp and training camp but the Sabres opted to return him to junior.’
When it comes to TV, Amerks in sync with Sabres, Bills
‘MSG Networks have carried Sabres action since 2005 and had the highest local TV ratings of any NHL team in the United States last season.’
Sabres having fun, thinking playoffs again with Jack Eichel back
‘“You felt that the next day,” Bylsma said Friday inside HarborCenter. “You felt that in (the) morning skate. Now you’re feeling it in the game, and that’s a big thing to have.”‘
Sabres recall top defense prospect Brendan Guhle from junior
‘Guhle has five goals and seven points in 19 games this season split between the Western Hockey League’s Prince Albert Raiders and Prince George Cougars. He played six AHL games with the Rochester Americans last season, his only pro experience.’
Saturday’s Boston Coverage
Eichel leads energized Sabres vs. Bruins (AP)
Preview: Bruins at Sabres (NHL.com)
Need to Know: Bruins at Sabres (BostonBruins.com)
Sabres call up Cats d-man Guhle
‘“We are very happy for Brendan and his family and we wish him the very best during his time with the Buffalo Sabres,” said Cougars general manager Todd Harkins. “Our job is to develop players and get them ready for the next level. He’s been a first-class representative of the Western Hockey League, the Prince Albert Raiders and most recently with the Prince George Cougars. He’s very deserving of this opportunity.”’
Sabres reassign G Ullmark
‘The Buffalo Sabres reassigned goaltender Linus Ullmark to the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League on Friday.’
Sabres recall Guhle from juniors
‘Guhle, 19, was Buffalo’s second round pick (51st overall) in the 2015 NHL Draft. Guhle has five goals and two assists in 19 games split between the Cougars and the Prince Albert Raiders this season. Guhle was acquired by the Cougars on November 18.’