Rochester Amerks skid hits 5 straight after loss to Utica (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Comets win fourth consecutive game (Utica Observer Dispatch) Baptiste Scores Again In 5-2 Loss To Comets (Amerks.com) Comets Win Fourth Straight Game (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Archives for 2016
With quarter of season done, Sabres need to pick up pace
'As the Sabres hit the quarter point of 2016-17, they’ve struggled mightily in their three-game stretches. They have a chance to win one Friday in Washington. They’ll need to win a lot more.' … [Read more...] about With quarter of season done, Sabres need to pick up pace
Comparing health; Eichel skates again
'Buffalo has lost 104 man-games to injury. The Capitals have lost three.' … [Read more...] about Comparing health; Eichel skates again
Sabres’ Jack Eichel takes another step toward return
'“There was some contact, so to speak,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “He was bouncing in and out of guys. I think, yeah, it’s another step."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel takes another step toward return
Goaltending one of Sabres’ few constants at one-quarter mark
'“Those guys have been amazing,” Sabres winger Marcus Foligno said Thursday following practice inside KeyBank Center. “So we feel like we’re in it every night.”' … [Read more...] about Goaltending one of Sabres’ few constants at one-quarter mark
Friday's Washington Coverage
Kuznetsov leads Capitals into battle with Sabres (AP) Preview: Sabres at Capitals (NHL.com) Caps Host Sabres to Close Homestand (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Washington Coverage
Sabres' Reinhart is content with his game
'It started in the Pittsburgh game when Bylsma praised Reinhart’s play and the way he competed against Sidney Crosby. Reinhart said, “I think if I’m close on that, everything else is going to fall into place eventually. I’m feeling confident in my game right now, I’m feeling my legs are moving, I’m feeling the compete level’s there. So everyone goes through spurts like this … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Reinhart is content with his game
Eichel skates with Sabres yet again, won't play Friday
'"This is another level of practice today," Bylsma said. "There was some contact, so to speak. He was bouncing in and out of guys... so yeah, I think it's another step."' … [Read more...] about Eichel skates with Sabres yet again, won’t play Friday
Eichel practices again as Sabres head to Washington
'"He returned to practice yesterday, that was the first attempt was the morning skate," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "He won't go with us tomorrow, he'll get a better skate here and then he'll return to practice with us on Sunday."' … [Read more...] about Eichel practices again as Sabres head to Washington
Sabres stymied again in shootout
'The Sabres are 1-3 in shootouts and tied with Dallas for the NHL lead in losses past 60 minutes at five. They have played eight games decided by the 2-1 count and are just 3-2-3 in them. Their record in one-goal games overall is just 3-2-5.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stymied again in shootout
A familiar move by Vanek wins game for Detroit
'"Once they booed me I figured I have to show them the move they’ve seen before," said Vanek, who played eight seasons with the Sabres. "I wanted to score for my team but once that happened I wanted to score even more."' … [Read more...] about A familiar move by Vanek wins game for Detroit
Quick Hits: Red Wings 2, Sabres 1 (SO)
'The Sabres entered the night with a one-point lead over Detroit but the teams are back to even after the Red Wings scratched out a 2-1 shootout victory. Gustav Nyquist and former Sabre Thomas Vanek both scored in the shootout to counter a goal by Sam Reinhart. Detroit snapped its four-game losing streak while preventing the Sabres from winning three straight for the second … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Red Wings 2, Sabres 1 (SO)
Sabres lose to Red Wings in shootout, miss chance to reach .500
'“Tonight’s game, you kind of feel like we’re right there, we’re leaving a point on the table,” Bylsma said following the Sabres’ eighth 2-1 game this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose to Red Wings in shootout, miss chance to reach .500
Former Sabres Steve Ott, Thomas Vanek happy with Red Wings
'“I envisioned myself being a net-front guy and at the same time, still playing on a line where I can have guys with me that can get me the puck, but at the same time, still make play,” Vanek said. “That’s my game. My game wasn’t speed. It never was.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres Steve Ott, Thomas Vanek happy with Red Wings
Sabres’ Jack Eichel skates, has return date in mind
'“He’s skated at a higher level than that the last few days,” Bylsma said. “But it was a chance to get back at a practice, be it a morning skate, and be out there with players, commotion, movement, motion in a different way for him. So it’s a good sign for everybody.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel skates, has return date in mind