'Six of the Sabres next ten games are at home, which may not be a good thing when you consider the Sabres are 1-3 at home so far this season. I do expect they'll start playing better at home and now would be the ideal time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres report card: The first ten games
Archives for 2016
Long wait for Carrier ends with first career recall
'It's been a long wait for Carrier, who scored a career-high 30 points (13+17) in 56 games with the Amerks last season before his campaign was cut short due to a broken hand. As he recovered, he watched his roommate, Evan Rodrigues, and Cole Schneider both earn their first recalls for the Sabres' final two games of the season.' … [Read more...] about Long wait for Carrier ends with first career recall
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks waste two-goal lead in loss to Syracuse Crunch (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Syracuse Crunch rallies with three-goal third to stun Rochester (Syracuse Post Standard) Three-goal third period sends Crunch past Amerks (Amerks.com) Crunch rally back with three-goal third period to defeat Amerks, 3-2 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' offense needs shot in the arm
'“Our game has been coming,” Bylsma said. “How we need to play has been coming. Minus a stretch at the beginning of the second period, we did a great job of getting to the offensive zone, playing in the offensive zone, working to get shots in the offensive zone.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ offense needs shot in the arm
Sabres' Bogosian has sprained knee, could miss month
'Bogosian, who had been in a top-four pair with Dmitry Kulikov, was skating 19 minutes per night. He’ll be replaced by Casey Nelson, who hasn’t played for the Sabres since the season opener Oct. 13. The Sabres host the Toronto Maple Leafs at 7 p.m. Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bogosian has sprained knee, could miss month
William Nylander part of Toronto's youth movement
'It's his third year of professional hockey after being drafted eighth overall by Toronto in 2014. Nylander spent the last two seasons with the Toronto Marlies of the AHL and was selected to the league's All-Star Game last year. He made his NHL debut with the Leafs on Feb. 29 and played in 22 NHL games last season, collecting 13 points.' … [Read more...] about William Nylander part of Toronto’s youth movement
Foligno gives a goal, gets a goal against the Leafs
'"I thought he played a strong game, a real strong game," Dan Bylsma said. "Skated physical. He was not denied on the first goal had a chance on the great save by Anderson there in the second. He was a part of the play of their second goal in front of the net, which we had good defensive position but we get it on our stick and it kinda gets fumbled and tees it up for them for … [Read more...] about Foligno gives a goal, gets a goal against the Leafs
Cubs show Sabres and Leafs that anything is possible
'The teams won't see each other again until Jan. 17 in Air Canada Centre, which is a shame. The Leafs won't be back here again until March 25, which is almost scandalous. The days of eight meetings a year are over. We should consider ourselves lucky we get five this season. Some years, it will be only four. Not enough for the dueling fans chants of "Go Leafs Go" and "Let's Go … [Read more...] about Cubs show Sabres and Leafs that anything is possible
Quick hits: Maple Leafs 2, Sabres 1
'The Sabres had been averaging 27 shots per game, but they blew by that with four minutes left in the second period. They had a 31-22 edge after two. They topped their season high of 38 when Ryan O'Reilly put a blast into Andersen's glove with 9:01 to play.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Maple Leafs 2, Sabres 1
Goalie Frederik Andersen secures rare Leafs road win against Sabres
'“Give credit to (Andersen), he played really well and made some diving stops and ridiculous saves,” Foligno said. “He was definitely the reason they came out of here with two points.”' … [Read more...] about Goalie Frederik Andersen secures rare Leafs road win against Sabres
Leafs goalie Jhonas Enroth waited to find new job
'“It took a while for me, and it was tough,” Enroth said. “But at the same time, I knew that was the way this works sometimes for some people."' … [Read more...] about Leafs goalie Jhonas Enroth waited to find new job
Leafs top Sabres at home for first time since 2013, 2-1
'As the first period expired, Zemgus Girgensons had a chance on a similar play play but Frederik Andersen (42 saves) made what might be the best save of the NHL season on the play with a pad save.' … [Read more...] about Leafs top Sabres at home for first time since 2013, 2-1
Former Leaf Cody Franson cherishes time in blue and white
'"When I first got to Buffalo, you saw the loyal people, the fans who’ve been through the thick and thin. They’re waiting for that excitement to come back in. To have drafted a player such as Jack Eichel and bringing in a guy such as Evander Kane and signing guys such as Ryan O’Reilly and Kyle Okposo, people are very excited where this team is headed.”' … [Read more...] about Former Leaf Cody Franson cherishes time in blue and white
Anderson inspires former Sens teammate Lehner
'“What he did, it was truly amazing and very special,” Lehner said of Anderson, his longtime friend, before Thursday’s game against the Maple Leafs. “You don’t see that kind (of strength) every day. It was inspiring and I can’t say enough about it.”' … [Read more...] about Anderson inspires former Sens teammate Lehner
Nicholle Anderson’s condition hits close to home for Robin Lehner
'“There’s so much more to hockey and professional sports than just the game,” Lehner said Thursday before facing Toronto. “For us to be able to play the game we all have our families, we all have the support of wives, girlfriends and whatnot. They’re doing tremendous work behind the scenes and they have their own little crew usually.' … [Read more...] about Nicholle Anderson’s condition hits close to home for Robin Lehner