Archives for 2016

'“I don’t think much has changed in regards to the difference in it,” Reinhart said inside the First Niagara Center. “I think you’re going to go through spurts of scoring more goals and go through times with getting more assists. I was never too focused on it and knew it would probably even itself out eventually.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sam Reinhart developing into playmaker

'But the Sabres failed to score on the power play, then almost immediately pulled the goalie for the extra attacker. In the end, the Rangers slotted an empty netter for the insurance en route to the 4-2 win.' … [Read more...] about Rangers escape 4-goal 2nd, Buffalo, with 4-2 win

Rangers far from convincing in 4-2 win over Sabres (New York Daily News) Rangers coach Alain Vigneault says no short leash for J.T. Miller (New York Daily News) Rangers make many sloppy mistakes but still manage to win (New York Post) Dylan McIlrath’s injury forecast takes a turn for the worse (New York Post) Rangers get off to fast start, overcome mistakes to beat Sabres … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New York Coverage

'“I think the biggest thing — and it might not be a huge game changer — is to have the ability to make plays,” Foligno said of the attitude Bylsma is trying to spread within the room. “You’ve gotta know what situation you’re in. If you have no play, it’s get the puck north and go to work. And, if there is a play to make, you’ve gotta make it. It kind of puts the onus in … [Read more...] about New head coaches leaving their mark on Leafs, Sabres

'The Rangers haven't lost to the Sabres since a 3-1 decision on March 12, 2013. They improved to 13-2 in their past 15 meetings.' … [Read more...] about Rangers build 3-0 lead, hang on for 4-2 win over Sabres

'"I thought we lost our energy a little bit with the second and the third goal and there was a lull in the game for us after that," Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma said. "But then we probably played our hardest and most energized 32 minutes of hockey there for the remainder of the game and had every opportunity to come back and tie that one up."' … [Read more...] about Raanta holds fort as Rangers top Sabres

'"He has that persona that people like to dis on social media or anywhere, whether it's verbally attacking him or whatever, but if you get to know him, he's a good person. He works hard and that's one thing I'm sure a lot of people don't know about him. People see the flash and the bright lights, but if you really got to know him, he wants to win, he wants to score, he wants to … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kane knows only his actions matter

'The shots on goal for this period really tell the story up through this point. Buffalo holds a 13-1 advantage, and I really do not remember the blueshirts shot. Total domination, but it means nothing without another goal.' … [Read more...] about Rangers survive 4-2 against Buffalo

'"We did a lot of good things. A lot to take out of it. They're one of the best teams in the league and give them credit for holding on, but if we play like we did in that 3rd period the whole game, we feel pretty confident for sure."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Rangers: From the Locker Room

'The Sabres had one final chance to tie the game with 4:57 left in the third when Stepan was called for interference, but Raanta held strong along with his penalty killers. The Sabres had one shot on goal during the power play and the Rangers blocked three shots.' … [Read more...] about Zuccarello, Rangers defeat Sabres

'"I thought, really, the fight in our club tonight was outstanding," Dan Bylsma said. "We brought it, brought it right throughout the lineup, and pushed hard on this group. You saw it a number of different ways from a lot of different people.' … [Read more...] about Bylsma proud of Sabres’ fight in loss to Rangers

Rangers-Sabres Preview (AP) Sabres host banged-up Rangers (NHL.com) Rangers vs. Sabres 3.8.16: Pregame notes (NewYorkRangers.com) W2W4: Rangers vs. Sabres 3.8.16 (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New York Coverage

'But when the Sabres needed their marquee players to show up, they did. Eichel and Kane erased a two-goal deficit in the final 13 minutes, and Reinhart teamed with goaltender Chad Johnson to give Buffalo just its second shootout win in eight chances.' … [Read more...] about Sabres victory follows rebuild blueprint

'The Leafs are definitely behind the Sabres on Rebuilding Road – or should it be Tank Terrace? – but they have a chance to close the gap fast. And all the snickers from the 716 aside, the Leafs finally finding their way and becoming relevant again would be good for the entire NHL.' … [Read more...] about Lagging Leafs on road to becoming relevant again

'“It’s not something I’m real comfortable with,” said Bylsma, who admitted the year has been an emotional roller coaster. “I probably have been more exuberant and more emotional probably both ways, winning and losing. It takes a toll on you not winning hockey games and not having success. At the same time, the wins that we’ve had and some of the good that we’ve had has felt … [Read more...] about Sabres coach brimming with winning attitude