“The expectations on him would be to be one of Sweden’s better players,” said coach Dan Lambert, whose Rochester Americans loaned the winger to Sweden last week. “I think last year he had a phenomenal tournament. Certainly, we expect him to do the same this season.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Alexander Nylander faces high expectations with Sweden
Archives for 2016
Tuesday's Detroit Coverage
How to watch tonight's Detroit Red Wings-Buffalo Sabres game (Detroit Free Press) Red Wings vs. Sabres: Final home game for more than two weeks (Ann Arbor News) Red Wings, Sabres try to get something going (AP) Preview: Sabres at Red Wings (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Detroit Coverage
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Well-rested Amerks dominate Crunch (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Syracuse Crunch falls flat in blowout loss to Rochester Amerks (Syracuse Post Standard) Amerks score five unanswered to topple Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch suffer first loss to Amerks, 5-1 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Mike Harrington: In wake of break, Bylsma and Murray have to fix Sabres' mess
'The Sabres are a complete disaster at this point and they can no longer use injuries as an excuse. They hit Christmas last in the Eastern Conference amid growing questions that surround their coach's game management and the moves made to build the team by their general manager.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: In wake of break, Bylsma and Murray have to fix Sabres’ mess
Sabres' season is already teetering toward being over
'It seems too soon in the hockey calendar to use the term “must win.” It’s not even the halfway point. The games against the Bruins, however, qualify.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ season is already teetering toward being over
Inside the Sabres: Foundation, players bring holiday smiles
'“It’s been an active time,” said Rich Jureller, president of the Sabres Foundation and the team’s director of community relations. “We try and do a lot. The holidays are a special time for everybody.”' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Foundation, players bring holiday smiles
Sabres fall back into last with another bad loss
'There’s a clear disconnect inside the Sabres. What’s said and what’s done are opposite. The organization needs to determine if it’s a coaching problem, the wrong players or – worst-case scenario – a combination of both.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall back into last with another bad loss
Sabres Notebook: Okposo thanks Isles fans; Nilsson back
'“The last few years that I was here, I started to be a lot more consistent and play well. They were really loud and supportive and stuck by us as a group and a team and me personally. I just want to say thanks to the fans for being there for me.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Okposo thanks Isles fans; Nilsson back
Quick hits: Islanders 5, Sabres 1
'The offense was inept and goaltender Anders Nilsson had an off night. Buffalo fell to 0-2-2 in its last four overall.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Islanders 5, Sabres 1
Versatility could earn Sabres prospect Casey Fitzgerald spot with USA
'Fitzgerald, 19, could find himself on the U.S. squad when it begins play Monday against Latvia in Toronto. Right now, he’s one of 24 players and eight defensemen left on the roster, which completed a five-day training camp Tuesday in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Versatility could earn Sabres prospect Casey Fitzgerald spot with USA
Saturday's New York Coverage
Islanders roll into holiday break on a high note (New York Post) Something different: Islanders dominant in win over Buffalo Sabres (Newsday) Ex-Islander Kyle Okposo welcomed by Barclays crowd (Newsday) Photo gallery (Newsday) Recap: Islanders 5, Sabres 1 (NewYorkIslanders.com) The Skinny: Game 33 - Isles 5, Buffalo 1 (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage
Strome helps Islanders beat Sabres 5-1
'"We have to figure out what kind of team we want to be," Sabres captain Brian Gionta said. "We have to be a simple team, creating offense, passing and executing. We need this time to regroup."' … [Read more...] about Strome helps Islanders beat Sabres 5-1
Islanders, Greiss nearly shut out Sabres in win
'"Start to finish tonight, we just couldn't generate anything," Sabres right winger Brian Gionta said. "We've got to do a better job of figuring out what type of team we're going to be and play that way every night."' … [Read more...] about Islanders, Greiss nearly shut out Sabres in win
Islanders Rout Sabres 5-1
'Calvin de Haan's 2nd upped the New York to five goals before Zemgus Girgensons got Buffalo on the board at 18:57 of the 3rd. Girgensons flipped a backhand shot by Thomas Greiss with Sam Reinhart parked in front.' … [Read more...] about Islanders Rout Sabres 5-1
From The Locker Room: Sabres-Islanders
'"I think that's just a huge indicator for our game is our puck management and our play in the netural zone with the puck. When we're playing good and we're on our game, we manage the puck well and keep it going north. Tonight we didn't do that at all."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Islanders