Archives for 2016

'"A lot of it is mental and being prepared and ready to play the appropriate way," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "We knew exactly how this game was going to play, how they were going to play. … That's my job as a coach to get them ready to play in those situations, ready to play that game, and I don't think we were tonight."' … [Read more...] about Panthers top Sabres for team-record 10th straight win

'"We have to establish our game right away and we didn't," O'Reilly said. "We're embarrassed right now. This is not what we want, this is not how we want to play and we owe it to our fans especially to show up a lot better than we did."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unhappy with slow start in loss to Panthers

'Johan admits he wants to “be a creative player” and one who can “make plays.” So far those desires have yielded just one goal and three assists almost halfway through this, his third season in the Sabres organization and just over 100 games into his NHL career.' … [Read more...] about A Conversation with Johan Larsson

AHL rule costing Jerry D'Amigo ice time in Rochester (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“He’s cashed in and his line has cashed in,” coach Dan Bylsma said. “The line’s been quite good. They’ve got a number of opportunities. Jack’s been really good with his speed and creating, and both those guys have been benefactors of that play.”' … [Read more...] about Girgensons cashes in with linemates Gionta and Eichel

'“I was shocked to see that went through, but good for him,” Foligno said in First Niagara Center. “Fans voted. Fans know what they want. They got a big 6-9, 285-pound guy. I’m sure it’ll be kind of a highlight of the weekend.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Big man’ Scott will spice up All-Star festivities

'The defense corps, while hardly elite, might be the Sabres’ most improved area. The Sabres have allowed 33 fewer goals through 39 games compared to a year ago and trimmed six shots off a contest from the end of last season. Much of that, of course, can be traced to the defensemen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ defense corps much improved

'Bylsma said Deslauriers has “been our most physical guy the last 10 games” as a fourth-liner. Deslauriers has three goals, seven points and a team-high 102 hits in 38 games. He’s also the team’s best fighter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nick Deslauriers out 3-5 weeks with lower-body injury

Preview: Panthers at Sabres; Tuesday, 7 p.m. (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Panthers-Sabres Preview (AP) Panthers aim for 10th straight win as they face Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Florida Coverage

'Deslauriers was injured in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. He has three goals in 38 games this season and nine since reaching the NHL during the 2013-14 campaign.' … [Read more...] about Sabres F Deslauriers out with injury

'The 24-year-old center hasn't played half a season for the Sabres, but they have to be happy with their investment. Through 39 games, O'Reilly has 15 goals and 18 assists, leading the Sabres in goals and points. But O'Reilly has also brought so much more to the organization than on-ice production. He's provided Buffalo with an immeasurable amount of leadership and a voice of … [Read more...] about Ryan O’Reilly has a big role in Buffalo, and he’s embracing it

'Buffalo has shown in the first half of the season that its rookies can help the team in meaningful ways. Their futures should be bright. But in the immediate future, Buffalo needs to look to its veterans to help out, and that remains a question mark nearly 40 games into the season.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s recent hot streak proves youth movement won’t save Buffalo

'In Rochester he had eight points in his last nine games. He’s played 18 games with the Amerks scoring five goals and five assists. Schaller said things have been coming together, “Yes, I’ve been playing well, I’ve been putting in the work and it’s showing in the games and they rewarded me by calling me up.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Deslauriers injured. Schaller comes up

'Fellow forward Tyler Ennis is also week-to-week with an upper-body injury stemming from a hit against the boards on Dec. 30 in Washington. Tim Schaller was recalled from Rochester on Monday to help fill the void.' … [Read more...] about Deslauriers out 3-5 weeks with lower-body injury

'Schaller (6’1”, 213 lbs., 11/16/1990) tallied two assists and recorded a plus-1 rating in six games with the Sabres during his first recall of the 2015-16 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Schaller