'"He makes plays and he creates offense, and you need that," Okposo said. "He's our No. 1 [defenseman] for a reason. He's going to get better, and I'm looking forward to watching him grow."' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Ristolainen lifts Sabres to overtime win
Archives for December 2016
Another OT winner for Ristolainen caps off comeback
'"I love to play overtime," Ristolainen said. "…I got an opportunity to join the rush and Okie made a great play. I tried to yell and tap my stick and do everything that he could hear me and he made a great play."' … [Read more...] about Another OT winner for Ristolainen caps off comeback
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester Amerks fall to 0-5 on road in December (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Penguins roll to 4th straight win (Wilkes-Barre Citizens Voice) Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins tops Rochester Americans, 4-1 (Wilkes-Barre Times Leader) Muse makes 40 saves in loss to first-place Penguins (Amerks.com) DeSmith dominant in 4-1 win over Amerks (WBSPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' Christmas wish: Head to holiday on winning streak
'Buffalo will play five games in eight days leading up to Christmas, and all the meetings will have an impact on the Eastern Conference standings...'. … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Christmas wish: Head to holiday on winning streak
Sabres Notebook: Healthy defense; USA Hockey camp opens
'The Sabres have had their full complement of defensemen just eight times this season. It hasn’t happened since Nov. 1, but it is possible coach Dan Bylsma will have everyone at his disposal Friday when the New York Islanders visit KeyBank Center. Eight blue-liners practiced Thursday, which should give Bylsma choices of which six to dress.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Healthy defense; USA Hockey camp opens
Sabres captain Brian Gionta thriving in 15th season
'Still, Gionta, a free agent after the season, has no plans to retire. “I love playing the game,” Gionta said. “I love being around it. I still feel good doing it. I still feel good every day. Until that stops, the mindset won’t change.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Brian Gionta thriving in 15th season
Sabres’ defense finally getting healthy
'“We haven’t been at that situation the whole year long,” said coach Dan Bylsma, whose Sabres host the New York Islanders on Friday. “Frankly, it’s a new situation for us here at the 29-game mark. I think each defenseman that’s stepped up and played for us has brought a little bit different element."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ defense finally getting healthy
Friday's New York Coverage
Isles aim to end skid against Sabres (AP) Preview: Islanders at Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage
Sabres defenseman launches "BOGO Bunch Juice"
'The Sabres defenseman has unveiled his signature “BOGO Bunch Juice,” a blend of apple, parsley, cucumber, kale, spinach and celery.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman launches “BOGO Bunch Juice”
Kyle Okposo excited to play Islanders
'"It's going to be fun, I'm excited to play these guys," Okposo said Thursday. "I still talk to quite a few of those guys. It's going to be weird playing them, but once we get into the game it's going to be fun."' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo excited to play Islanders
Sabres found success rolling lines against LA
'O'Reilly, the NHL leader in ice time among forwards, was just third among Sabres forwards at 17:08, placing him behind Jack Eichel (18:11) and Marcus Foligno (17:38). Ristolainen entered the game having played 29-plus minutes in four straight contests, but he only skated 22:04. That was second to Dmitry Kulikov, who skated 23:45.' … [Read more...] about Sabres found success rolling lines against LA
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks Recall Kasdorf From Elmira (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Full practice the next big step for Bogosian
'"He's felt good on the ice, felt comfortable skating," said coach Dan Bylsma. "He's gone through progression minus his teammates. You have to get into practice. There is some reaction and movement with the drills" in the morning skate. "That's a progression for him. Full practice would be super beneficial in seeing where he's at with his knee."' … [Read more...] about Full practice the next big step for Bogosian
Kyle Okposo looks forward to playing against old Islander teammates
'“There’s going to be a lot of different emotions running through me, I’m sure,” Okposo told Newsday on Wednesday, an off-day for his Sabres. “It’ll be a little easier seeing them first up here, but the trip back down to Brooklyn is going to be different, to say the least.”' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo looks forward to playing against old Islander teammates
Good habits forming as schedule heats up
'The Sabres management team, in my opinion, has done an extremely good job in making sure that every player who has had to play NHL games knows what is expected of them. It starts with the terrific job being done by Rochester Americans head coach Dan Lambert.' … [Read more...] about Good habits forming as schedule heats up