'“It was a big step, a big dream come true right there,” Matthews said of getting drafted. “I think Buffalo, the (since-renamed) First Niagara Center, will always have a special place in your heart because you were drafted there.”' … [Read more...] about Leafs’ Auston Matthews ready for Sabres, Buffalo debut
Archives for 2016
Thursday's Toronto Coverage
Game Day: Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres (Toronto Star) Sabres look to continue hot streak vs. Maple Leafs (AP) Maple Leafs seek rare win in Buffalo (TSN) Preview: Maple Leafs at Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Toronto Coverage
Some early season thoughts
'We are just underway this season but I have to say I am looking forward to another year of growth in the right direction with these Sabres. Also looking forward to saying hello to you at the rink this season. If you see me walking the hallways please say hello, Buffalo, and share your Sabres stories with me!' … [Read more...] about Some early season thoughts
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks ready for busy weekend (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Larsson clutch again as Sabres grit out win over Wild
'Larsson snapped a tie with 6:26 left Tuesday night to give the Sabres a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Wild in Xcel Energy Center. It was the 24-year-old's second game-winning goal in three games -- and his seventh in the last two seasons.' … [Read more...] about Larsson clutch again as Sabres grit out win over Wild
Grant taking key role on Sabres' penalty kill
'"The past few seasons that's kind of been my focus," Grant said. "Play defense and kill penalties, which is something I take a lot of pride in. It starts with faceoffs and for me I want to get involved early in plays. Take the draw, get in the lanes where the pucks are. When you're a man down, you've got to move and work even harder. It's something I've really worked on."' … [Read more...] about Grant taking key role on Sabres’ penalty kill
Quick Hits: Sabres 2, Wild 1
'Buffalo improved to 7-3 here while last week's win by Wild pushed their advantage over the Sabres in Buffalo to 8-2.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Sabres 2, Wild 1
Sabres recall Justin Bailey from Amerks
'Bailey is slated to play left wing Tuesday, a position he switched to earlier this season from the right side.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Justin Bailey from Amerks
Sabres top Wild, 2-1
'Prior to the loss, Minnesota had three-straight shutouts from goaltender Devan Dubnyk.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Wild, 2-1
Wednesday's Minnesota Coverage
Wild falls after shutout streak ends (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Back up with Wild, Jordan Schroeder embraces challenge (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Wild-Buffalo game recap (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Photo gallery (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Wild’s inconsistencies frustrate Bruce Boudreau in 2-1 loss to Sabres (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) Wild’s Jordan Schroeder trying to find … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Minnesota Coverage
Larsson scores in 3rd to lift Sabres over Wild 2-1
'"He was a guy who scored a lot for us at the end of last season and did have a knack for getting the big goals and getting the game-winning goal," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "Tonight we're trying to scratch out some kind of offense in the third period, trying to push forward in this building and get the win. There's nothing really fancy about him coming up big."' … [Read more...] about Larsson scores in 3rd to lift Sabres over Wild 2-1
Larsson, Sabres top Wild for 3rd straight win
'"I know. It just happens," Larrson said of his propensity for game-winning goals. "Fortunately I'm out there and a little bit of luck, I guess. ... It was a tough loss last game against them (last week), so we wanted to play better here against them and we know, I think, it's three shutouts. So it was good to get a goal there and the two points are huge for us here."' … [Read more...] about Larsson, Sabres top Wild for 3rd straight win
Sabres promote Bailey from AHL club
'Bailey was held without a point in eight games with the Sabres last season. The 21-year-old Buffalo native has scored three goals and set up another in seven contests with Rochester this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres promote Bailey from AHL club
Sabres Beat Wild 2-1; 3 Straight Wins
'The win marked the first time the Sabres have been over .500 since January 24, 2013.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Beat Wild 2-1; 3 Straight Wins
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Wild
'"We came out hard. They came back and pushed back in the 2nd period, got some momentum going. But I think we held the fort together and I think that's a very solid 3rd period."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Wild