'Lehner has allowed a goal in all six shootout attempts against him this season.' … [Read more...] about Jagr ties for 2nd in career points, Panthers beat Sabres
Archives for December 2016
Sabres sending Nylander to play for Sweden at world juniors
'The Sabres selected Nylander with the eighth overall pick in this year's draft. The forward has five goals and 12 assists in 29 games with Rochester in the AHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sending Nylander to play for Sweden at world juniors
Jagr, Luongo reach milestones as Panthers top Sabres
'Buffalo got second-period goals from Sam Reinhart and Evander Kane and a third-period score from Rasmus Ristolainen.' … [Read more...] about Jagr, Luongo reach milestones as Panthers top Sabres
Panthers Beat Sabres 4-3 in Shootout
'Rasmus Ristolainen has 11 points (3 G, 8 A) in his last 7 games.' … [Read more...] about Panthers Beat Sabres 4-3 in Shootout
From The Locker Room: Sabres-Panthers
'"They really took over from there, but the way we came at them in the 2nd, if we play three that way, we get that game more times than not."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Panthers
5 Observations: Panthers top Sabres 4-3 in SO
'The Buffalo Sabres are now 1-5 when going into a shootout this season.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Panthers top Sabres 4-3 in SO
Jaromir Jagr ties Mark Messier in Panthers win
'"Right now it's frustrating. But looking back, it will be pretty special to say you were a part of that night. I will be shocked if anybody ever passes him. It's pretty cool to see that." -- Sabres forward Sam Reinhart on Jaromir Jagr tying Mark Messier.' … [Read more...] about Jaromir Jagr ties Mark Messier in Panthers win
Sabres let point slip away in SO loss to Panthers
'"Keep trying and keep working at 'em," Bylsma said of how they can try to improve Lehner's performances in the shootout. "We keep practicing them a different way, focus a different way, mindset a different way and it's what we've got to keep doing."' … [Read more...] about Sabres let point slip away in SO loss to Panthers
Sabres assign Nylander to Team Sweden
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the organization has assigned forward Alexander Nylander to the Swedish men's national junior ice hockey team for the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship. The tournament will be held in Toronto and Montreal from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Nylander to Team Sweden
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
South Buffalo’s Tim Kennedy excited for fresh start with Amerks (Olean Times Herald) Amerks' Nylander heading to Team Sweden (WGR-AM) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Kennedy's winding road leads back to Sabres' organization
'The South Buffalo native signed with Rochester to get his wife and three young children close to home, so it’s possible he wouldn’t have reported to the Checkers.' … [Read more...] about Kennedy’s winding road leads back to Sabres’ organization
Sabres Notebook: Trump tabs Panthers owner to lead Army
'“Whether it is his distinguished military service or highly impressive track record in the world of business, Vinnie has proved throughout his life that he knows how to be a leader and deliver major results in the face of any challenge,” Trump said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Trump tabs Panthers owner to lead Army
Tuesday's Florida Coverage
Preview: Sabres at Panthers, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Road-weary Panthers return home to face Sabres (AP) Preview: Sabres at Panthers (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Florida Coverage
Sabres' Eichel is getting better with every game
'"I’m just feeling a little more comfortable lately with my ankle. I mean just coming back in the beginning I felt good, but you’re not where you want to be right away, but I think I’ve been starting to feel a lot better in the last few games and been able to use my speed a little more and create more off the rush.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel is getting better with every game
Foligno's play earns him an opportunity on a new line
'Marcus Foligno skated on the top line with Ryan O'Reilly and Sam Reinhart while Evander Kane took reps on the left wing with Johan Larsson and Brian Gionta.' … [Read more...] about Foligno’s play earns him an opportunity on a new line