'That means the Sabres fourth line is probably what the Amerks thought their first line would look like this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Bailey
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5 Observations: Sabres edge Wild 2-1
'Justin Bailey, along with his linemates Derek Grant and Nick Baptiste, put together an impressive game -- especially in the first period. Baptiste had the most chances and finished the night with three shots, but he had some help from his friends. Bailey actually had the fewest minutes of any Sabres player Tuesday night (8:26), but in the limited time he was on the ice, I … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres edge Wild 2-1
Sabres win, end Devan Dubnyk's shutout streak
'"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. … We said … [Read more...] about Sabres win, end Devan Dubnyk’s shutout streak
Sabres grind out 3rd-straight win in Minnesota
'"It's fun to play when we play the right way and we work together," Lehner said. "Some good blocked shots here in the end, we were taking away the inside, I get to see most pucks. We just battle hard together."' … [Read more...] about Sabres grind out 3rd-straight win in Minnesota
Sabres prep for challenge of a busy November
'Starting with Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Wild in Xcel Energy Center, Buffalo has seven games in the first 12 days of November and 14 games overall this month. From now to Thanksgiving, there is just one time when the Sabres have more than two days in a row off.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prep for challenge of a busy November
Red-hot Wild dealing with cap, injury woes
'The Wild skated with just 14 players, four under what would dress in a normal game. Two players were returned to the minor leagues after Saturday's 4-0 win over Dallas to save some cap space, former Sabre Chris Stewart had the flu and former Buffalo/Rochester winger Zac Dalpe underwent knee surgery Monday, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.' … [Read more...] about Red-hot Wild dealing with cap, injury woes
Evander Kane charges from bar incident heading to dismissal
'He also said he felt Kane was treated fairly, like any other person facing similar charges. He chalked up Kane’s public handcuffing when he was arrested on the noncriminal charges as the actions of “one police officer,” and not indicative of anything else.' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane charges from bar incident heading to dismissal
Tuesday's Minnesota Coverage
Wild-Buffalo game preview (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Injury-riddled Wild look to complete sweep of Sabres (AP) Preview: Sabres at Wild (NHL.com) Wild Hosts Sabres on Military Appreciation Night (Wild.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Minnesota Coverage
New York judge to dismiss charges against Sabres' Kane
'The arrangement is contingent on the 25-year-old player avoiding legal issues for the next six months. Kane didn't speak during or after his brief appearance in a Buffalo court. Kane's lawyer says Monday's action doesn't include an admission of guilt, and Kane still denies the allegations.' … [Read more...] about New York judge to dismiss charges against Sabres’ Kane
Sabres are improving at defending
'The Sabres have tried to dictate in these two games and it’s worked for them. The line of Girgensons, Tyler Ennis and Sam Reinhart has gotten better and Girgensons said, “Throughout all three periods there hasn’t been a time where we have been like let’s sit back and wait. We just keep playing our game and that’s how we have to do it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres are improving at defending
Evander Kane Case to be Dismissed in Six Months
'"We requested that. That was our request," said Kane's attorney Paul Cambria about the ACD. "Before they would consent to that, they consulted with the individuals who filed the complaints and apparently there was no objection to it."' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane Case to be Dismissed in Six Months
Charges against Evander Kane could be dropped in six months
'The Erie County District Attorney's office says that this is routine procedure for people with non-criminal charges and no prior record. Acting DA Michael Flaherty says Kane was not treated any differently because of his athlete status.'http://www.wkbw.com/news/charges-against-evander-kane-could-be-dropped-in-six-months103116 … [Read more...] about Charges against Evander Kane could be dropped in six months
Moulson sees more offense to come from top line
'"We've, over the past couple of games, had a lot of opportunities to score," Moulson said following practice in St. Paul on Monday. "I think the more you play with the same linemates, the more you get used to them and where each other are. Even if you played with each other before, I think just getting to know each other's tendencies now is important."' … [Read more...] about Moulson sees more offense to come from top line
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks Split The Weekend With Icecaps; Schneider, O'Reilly Heating Up Early On (Amerks.com) Amerks Reassign Martin And Muse To Elmira (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
With season at early crisis point, Sabres respond
'Closing October with a 3-3-2 record puts quite a different narrative for now on a season being played without Jack Eichel and Evander Kane.' … [Read more...] about With season at early crisis point, Sabres respond