Archives for 2016

'"It's one thing if you come out sloppy and they score two quick ones. It's a whole different story if you come out strong and come out confident. We felt we were all over them at the start. They got that nice first goal, second goal kind of a scrambly one."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Jets: From the Locker Room

'Reinhart tied the game 2-2 with his 21st goal 1:23 into the third period and then set up Jack Eichel for the game-winning goal, his 23rd of the season, at 4:07 of the third.' … [Read more...] about Rookies rally Sabres to 3-2 win against Jets

'The goal was assisted by defensemen Mark Pysyk and Casey Nelson, the latter of whom also was making his NHL debut after finishing his third collegiate season with Minnesota State University-Mankato. Nelson signed an entry-level contract Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Fasching scores in NHL debut

'"It's kind of a dream come true," Fasching said. "I was talking to my buddies and my parents and I said 'You know, if I score in my first game I don’t know what I'm going to do. I'm going to be blacked out on adrenaline and just so excited.' That was almost the case."' … [Read more...] about Fasching scores on first shot; Eichel & Reinhart tally to beat Jets

Amerks lose game and ground to Crunch (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Syracuse Crunch beats Rochester for fifth straight win (Syracuse Post Standard) Amerks come up short in Syracuse (Amerks.com) Crunch eclipse Americans, 3-1 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'“There’s a possibility he’ll get some shifts in other spots,” Bylsma said. “I think the big thing to see will be an adjustment to the pace and the speed. He’s a good skater, but I think the pace is going to be an adjustment for him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ rookies hope to impress in Blue and Gold debuts

'“Against some long odds, against some difficult situations he has carved out his game, has carved out his ability,” Bylsma said. “He’s gone from being a walk-on to a huge part of a team to one of the most sought-after free agents. He’s done that through hard work. He’s done that through development of his game.' … [Read more...] about Fasching, Nelson will be in lineup

'“He’s really kind of defying the odds right now in terms of making the NHL,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said Friday. “I think he’s going to find a way to carve out a career for himself.”' … [Read more...] about Casey Nelson defied odds to reach Sabres

'“Two practices with the team, hopefully they’ve gotten their feet wet a little bit, gotten the chance to practice with their teammates, practice with the team,” Bylsma said. “Hopefully, (it’s) as comfortable as you can feel in your first NHL games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookies Hudson Fasching, Casey Nelson set to debut

'“I spent nine years there,” Stafford said. “Nine years of my life. My son was born there. This profession is so routine-based. You have your same schedule every single day, you go to the same places, see the same people, you're in that bubble together. And then just like that -- it's over.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre’s spirits high as Jets shuffle off to Buffalo

Saturday: Jets at Sabres (Winnipeg Free Press) Former Sabre's spirits high as Jets shuffle off to Buffalo (Winnipeg Sun) Jets-Sabres Preview (AP) Rookies Fasching, Nelson to make NHL debut for Sabres (NHL.com) Jets begin road trip with matinee in Buffalo (WinnipegJets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Winnipeg Coverage

'In his fourth OHL season, Cornel (6'2", 191 lbs., 4/11/1996) set career highs in goals, assists, points and plus/minus. He ranked eighth among all OHL skaters with 56 assists and tied for 13th with 83 total points (27+56-83).' … [Read more...] about Peterborough Petes’ Eric Cornel inks entry-level deal with Buffalo Sabres

'He ranked eighth among all OHL players with 56 assists and tied for 13th in the league with 83 total points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Cornel

'Fasching and Nelson each were signed to contracts earlier this week by the Sabres. They had their first practice with the team Thursday. Fasching has been working in with the 4th line of David Legwand, and Matt Moulson, splitting time with Cal O'Reilly.' … [Read more...] about Fasching and Nelson to make NHL debuts on Saturday

'Bylsma hasn’t broken up the line since and Larsson’s play has taken off. Or maybe his play has just returned to the level where it was last season and where we should expect it to be in the future.' … [Read more...] about Where does Larsson fit in with the Sabres long term?