Archives for 2016

'In his final season for RPI, Kasdorf had a 12-12-5 record, a .931 save percentage and a .230 goals-against average. He finished fourth in his conference in save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign G Kasdorf

'"You should not fit four arms in that arm [pad]. It should fit aroud your arm. You shouldn't have shoulder pads sticking up to your ears. It should be rounded to your shoulders. It's just what it should be. It has to be a clearer system on how to do things because equipment managers and goalies around the league are really good at manipulating the changes."' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner on smaller goalie pads: ‘It has to happen’

'Kasdorf recently completed his senior season at R.P.I., where he posted a 12-12-5 record with a .931 save percentage and a 2.30 goals-against average. The Winnipeg, Manitoba native ranked fourth in the ECAC in save percentage for the season and earned the conference’s Goaltender of the Week award on Jan. 19, 2016.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink young goalie

'Despite the recent success of Jack Eichel with Sam Reinhart and Evander Kane, Dan Bylsma lifted Kane off that line and put him with O’Reilly and Nick Deslauriers. Zemgus Girgensons took Kane’s spot with Eichel. Dan Bylsma said, “There’s a little bit more of a long term side as well, but I think Evander adds speed next to Ryan and Jack has speed and Sam next to Jack, he’s got … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly shooting to play Wednesday

'"I'm a pretty big guy and you have guys weighing around 160 who look bigger than me on the ice," he said. "We should be athletes out there, not operating equipment. We should save the pucks, it shouldn't be the equipment that saves the pucks."' … [Read more...] about Robin Lehner endorses smaller goalie pads

'Perhaps more than almost any other team in the NHL, the Buffalo Sabres have invested heavily in both the collegiate and European hockey scenes. A whopping 13 prospects from both factions inhabit their rankings, and that isn’t even including recent graduates like Boston University’s Jack Eichel and European Linus Ullmark.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres draw heavily from NCAA talent pool

'Originally drafted by the Winnipeg Jets in the sixth round (157th overall) of the 2011 NHL Draft, Kasdorf was acquired by the Sabres on Feb. 11, 2015 with Zach Bogosian and Evander Kane as part of a seven-player trade with the Jets. In 88 career games for R.P.I., Kasdorf posted a 38-37-9 record with a .920 save percentage and a 2.39 goals-against average.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Kasdorf to entry-level contract

'Barring a big streak or collapse by someone, the East’s two wild-card slots are between Pittsburgh, Detroit and Philadelphia. Meanwhile, Minnesota and Colorado are fighting for the last spot in the West.' … [Read more...] about With four weeks left to NHL playoffs, 13 of 16 spots taken

Varone lights it up in 'homecoming' vs. Amerks (Rochester D&C) Former Amerks help B-Sens to dominant win (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Winning streak halted in 6-1 loss to B-Sens (Amerks.com) Photo gallery (Amerks.com) Binghamton blasts Rochester 6-1 (BinghamtonSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'“I don’t know what’s going to happen, but obviously two great players,” Reinhart said. “They’re both so smart and know when to move the puck at the right time. For both of those guys, that’s at different times. I think Jack usually opens stuff up with creating speed. I think Riles moves the puck to open things up.' … [Read more...] about Rookie duo playing big for Sabres

'Eichel, for his part, said he looked up to the end zone clock above Section 226. He saw four seconds and knew he was golden. Talk about presence of mind.' … [Read more...] about Kane-to-Eichel flip for Sabres’ goal was no accident

'“As I said before, I did nothing wrong, and I’m glad the truth came out and prevailed.”' … [Read more...] about With charges dropped, Sabres’ Kane set to move on

'With the puck free deep in the Sabres' end in overtime Saturday, Eichel took off toward center ice. Kane got to the puck, lofted a long backhand that landed just in front of Eichel. With the fans on their feet in anticipation, Eichel easily beat Carolina goaltender Cam Ward between the legs with only one second left on the clock to give Buffalo a 3-2 victory.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 3, Hurricanes 2 (OT)

'Bylsma has an interesting problem to mull with No. 1 center Ryan O’Reilly getting close to returning from a right foot injury. O’Reilly enjoyed strong chemistry beside Reinhart before getting hurt Feb. 19. In recent games, Eichel, Kane and Reinhart have developed into a legitimate top trio.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Jack Eichel beats buzzer for overtime winner

'It was assumed Colaiacovo would play somewhat regularly when he signed a one-year deal in July to provide depth. But the emergence of rookie Jake McCabe and a surprising lack of injuries – the Sabres have used only eight defensemen all season – have limited the former first-round pick to 31 appearances.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Carlo Colaiacovo happy to have regular duty