'But there's more. Taylor Fedun also missed practice after he was banged up on a hit in the third period Saturday against Boston. He's questionable for Monday's game in Washington. That means another recall is likely coming from Rochester, either the return of Casey Nelson or the NHL debut of free-agent signee Erik Burgdoerfer.' … [Read more...] about As Gorges sits, Kulikov nears return
Archives for December 5, 2016
Sabres notebook: Caps having similar scoring woes
'Since beating Buffalo, 3-1, on Nov. 25, the Caps have lost three straight -- and have scored just three goals in those games. While Buffalo remains last in the league in offense at 2.0 goals per game, the Caps are a surprising 18th at 2.52. They were second last year at 3.02.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Caps having similar scoring woes
Sabres’ Dmitry Kulikov nearing return as Josh Gorges leaves lineup
'“It’s actually been bothering me since training camp,” Kulikov said. “It’s been getting worse to the point where it’s been interfering with the day-to-day life. I made a decision to get an injection. Sometimes it works right away; sometimes it takes a couple weeks to work. … It was just frustrating to wait.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dmitry Kulikov nearing return as Josh Gorges leaves lineup
Monday's Washington Coverage
Capitals hope to end slide against visiting Sabres (AP) Preview: Sabres at Capitals (NHL.com) Caps Hope to Halt Slide vs. Sabres (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Washington Coverage
Sabres lose Gorges, but Kulikov is improving
'Dmitry Kulikov has been on the ice working with skills coach Dennis Miller for about a week. Sunday was his first time back on the ice with his teammates and he said his back is progressing well, “I’ve had a tough week, it started with skating eight days ago and I’ve been making good progress. I think this is the next step getting in practice with the team and it feels good.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Gorges, but Kulikov is improving
With Gorges out 'weeks,' Kulikov returns to practice
'Kulikov will not travel with the team for their game in Washington, D.C. on Monday and is day-to-day, Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. With the Sabres set to host the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night, Bylsma hinted that Kulikov's return might come after those back-to-back games.' … [Read more...] about With Gorges out ‘weeks,’ Kulikov returns to practice