'"I was frustrated," O'Reilly added. "That first goal for them was my fault, I lost my coverage and I was just pretty disappointed. Going into the period, I knew I needed to step up and do something."' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly, Eichel fuel 4-goal period in win over Kings
Archives for 2016
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks return home this week after road trip (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Playoff race slipping away as Sabres' East foes stay hot
'Even though the Sabres have just 26 points, they have hardly been terrible of late. They enter Tuesday night's game against the Los Angeles Kings in KeyBank Center with a 5-3-2 record in their last 10 games, but their main problem is that teams in the East are dominating the West and playing at an astounding pace overall.' … [Read more...] about Playoff race slipping away as Sabres’ East foes stay hot
Sabres Notebook: Kings open brutal road trip
'The Kings are just 4-7-1 on the road this year, compared to 10-4-1 at home. Their trip continues Thursday in Detroit, Friday in Pittsburgh, Sunday in Boston, Dec. 20 in Columbus, Dec. 22 in Nashville and Dec. 23 in Dallas before the Kings get their Christmas break. They head back out on the road for games Dec. 28 in Vancouver and Dec. 29 in Edmonton before hosting San Jose on … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Kings open brutal road trip
Sabres’ Cody Franson enjoying heavier workload
'Franson, 29, has skated 17 or more minutes in 18 consecutive games entering tonight’s home tilt against the Los Angeles Kings. Eleven times in that stretch he has surpassed the 20-minute mark.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cody Franson enjoying heavier workload
Sabres’ standing still weak
'The Sabres have just a 10.5 percent chance of making the playoffs, according to sportsclubstats.com.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ standing still weak
Tuesday's Los Angeles Coverage
Kings hope to end futility in snowy Buffalo (Los Angeles Times) Kings open nine-game road swing in Buffalo (AP) Preview: Kings at Sabres (NHL.com) The annual reminder that the Kings have not fared well in Buffalo (LAKings.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Eichel, Kane hopeful for new dynamic alongside Okposo
'"Obviously when I was hurt I got to watch him a lot and learned a lot about how he plays," Eichel said. "I think he's probably one of the most underrated players in our league, just how good he is with the puck, without the puck, in all areas of the game. He's strong on it, he's very skilled, and he can make passes."' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Kane hopeful for new dynamic alongside Okposo
Sabres' Lehner frustrated with one win in last 10 decisions
'“We go through a lot of video, go through a lot of things,” Lehner said HarborCenter. “There’s a lot of positives this year when it comes to myself and how I play. There’s certain things I’m still adjusting in my game on a daily basis with” goaltending coach Andrew Allen, “and I feel really good in practice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Lehner frustrated with one win in last 10 decisions
Sabres Notebook: Line changes at top; Bogosian skates
'Reinhart has been kept off the score sheet in three straight after a run of two goals and seven points in six games. O’Reilly has three-game point streak, recording four assists during the span.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Line changes at top; Bogosian skates
Sabres rookie William Carrier skating with top talents
'“He brings the energy,” O’Reilly said. “No matter what shift it is, even if we’re not scoring, if we’re not creating, he’s doing something, he’s being physical. Their D are worried about him coming down because he’s so intense.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie William Carrier skating with top talents
Sabres change up top lines
'“If you’re not generating enough offense, something’s got to change,” O’Reilly said. “You look at our top six right now, all those guys can play together, and it’s nice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres change up top lines
Sabres regroup from loss with intense practice
'"Really we just got down to the basics of what our game is there at the end and how we need to play," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "That last 20 minutes was how we need to play and you're going to see more of that drill form us in practice and hopefully see it in the game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres regroup from loss with intense practice
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks End Road Trip With 6-1 Loss In Hershey (Amerks.com) Sanford Shines As Bears Top Rochester 6-1 (HersheyBears.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Inside the Sabres: Poor drafts sunk the depth
'The Sabres rarely lucked out with later picks, further hurting the cause. Not one of the 13 players selected in rounds three through seven in 2008 or 2010 made it to the NHL. Those are the guys who should be helping out in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Poor drafts sunk the depth