Archives for 2016

'Pominville beat Lehner with a wrist shot from the right slot for the winning goal.' … [Read more...] about Pominville’s shootout goal leads Wild to fourth straight win

'The former Sabres captain beat Buffalo goalie Robin Lehner with a wrist shot to the glove side on the game-winning attempt. Wild center Charlie Coyle and Sabres center Jack Eichel scored earlier in the shootout to force the extra round.' … [Read more...] about Wild slide past Sabres in shootout

'The Sabres fall to 1-6 in shootout games this season.' … [Read more...] about Pominville, Wild Edge Sabres in Shootout 3-2

'"It's just frustrating with our shootout results so far this year. There are a lot of skilled players on this team. I don't know, I don't think we've been good enough. The shootout is an opportunity to grab an extra point. I think, as a group, we can bear down and start to take advantage of it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Wild: From the Locker Room

'A true top line will need another piece in order to be dominant. Henrik has Daniel, Toews has Hossa, Ovechkin has Backstrom and on and on. If the Sabres win the draft lottery or end up picking in the top three, that top-end offensive talent could be there in the form of Auston Matthews, Jesse Puljujärvi or Patrik Laine.' … [Read more...] about 9 star players who could end up on Jack Eichel’s wing

'The Sabres' woes continued in shootouts; they are 1-6 in the breakaway competition.' … [Read more...] about Wild defeat Sabres for fourth straight win

'"We just got overly-aggressive on a play to the back of the net and they turned off it and made a play through the seam right in front," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "It's disappointing. At that point we're five-and-a-half to go, six minutes to go in the game and a big kill probably wins us the game."' … [Read more...] about Late goal leads to shootout loss against Wild

Newest Amerks make quite the first impression (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) William Carrier's two goals help Rochester Americans top Toronto Marlies 4-2 (CP) Amerks hold off Marlies for fourth straight win at home (Amerks.com) Photo gallery (Amerks.com) Marlies Fall 4-2 in Rochester (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'“I see a player that maybe has neglected some things in the last couple years as far as how workouts are changing, how we as an organization are changing with our young players and even our players on the team,” Murray said Thursday during his weekly appearance on WGR-AM 550. “He’s sat up through some tough conversations. He’s sat up and taken notice, and I would say in the … [Read more...] about Slumping Moulson steps up workouts for Sabres

'Minnesota holds the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference heading into its game against Buffalo on Saturday afternoon. The Wild have regained their swagger since swapping coach Mike Yeo for John Torchetti on Feb. 13. They’re 7-3 under Torchetti and have scored an NHL-best 37 goals during the run.' … [Read more...] about Coaching change has recharged Wild

'As Harrington pointed out, Byslma’s line combinations have been perplexing. His power play has been abysmal of late. His decision not to send out Jack Eichel for the opening faceoff against Connor McDavid was a tone-deaf refusal to give loyal, suffering fans a special moment.' … [Read more...] about Bylsma deserves at least part of blame for Sabres’ inconsistency

'“He’s sat up through some tough conversations he’s sat up and taken notice, and I would say in the last five to six weeks he has been our hardest-working guy after games in the gym,” Murray said. “We have a plan. We don’t expect to see results tomorrow. We’ve talked to his agent. We’ve talked to him. We’ve talked to our strength and conditioning staff. He doesn’t miss an … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matt Moulson buying into new work plan

'“He’s always buzzing, always buzzing,” Foligno said about his close friend.' … [Read more...] about Fun-loving Nick Deslauriers popular with Sabres teammates

Gameday preview: Wild at Buffalo (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Wild-Sabres Preview (AP) Wild go for fourth straight win, visit Sabres (NHL.com) Wild Goes For Fourth Straight Victory, Faces Sabres (Wild.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Minnesota Coverage

'In Buffalo, fans adore him the same way the Edmonton faithful loves McDavid. Eichel has quickly become the face of the franchise, and has not disappointed with the way he has played. He scored his first career NHL goal on opening night, has been consistent throughout and has 28 points over the past 30 games. His offensive surge, however, has been overshadowed by McDavid’s … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel finding his way as a top prospect with prodigious expectations