'As of right now, the Sabres have 18 forwards, eleven defensemen, and two goaltenders remaining on the training camp roster. The roster must be trimmed to 23 before Thursday night's game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign six to Rochester
Archives for 2016
Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 9 D Dmitry Kulikov
'I fully expect Kulikov to be paired with Ristolainen in the starting lineup sometime soon. ' … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 9 D Dmitry Kulikov
Buffalo Sabres debut new menu
'A few of the highlights include a "Broadway Polish Platter," a "Beef on Weck Burger" and a "Westside Steak Sandwich."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres debut new menu
Sabres battling injuries late in camp
'Ryan O'Reilly, Kyle Okposo, Dmitry Kulikov and Zach Bogosian headlined the injured group. O'Reilly left his preseason debut on Wednesday with muscle spasms in the first period, a move that Sabres coach Dan Bylsma called "precautionary." He'll miss Buffalo's preseason finale on Friday and is day-to-day.' … [Read more...] about Sabres battling injuries late in camp
Sabres send six players to Rochester
'The following six players have been loaned to the Rochester Americans (AHL): Forwards Justin Bailey, Jean Dupuy and Cole Schneider; defensemen Brady Austin and Erik Burgdoerfer; goaltender Linus Ullmark.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send six players to Rochester
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Rodrigues Shows The Offense Amerks Will Need (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks Survive Late Push From B-Sens (Amerks.com) Photo Gallery (Amerks.com) B-Sens Fire 42 Shots On Net In 4-3 Loss To Amerks (BinghamtonSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
O’Reilly hurt as Sabres fall to Hurricanes
'O’Reilly left the Sabres’ 3-2 shootout loss to the Carolina Hurricanes with what the hockey team called a lower body injury. O’Reilly missed his shifts late in the opening period and was not on the bench to start the second period of the preseason game at the Essar Centre in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly hurt as Sabres fall to Hurricanes
Hurricanes topple Sabres in shootout
'“I didn't like the first period very much,” said Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma, whose team fell to 3-2-1 through six exhibition games. “We came out flat and they took it to us pretty hard. But I liked the way we came out in the second."' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes topple Sabres in shootout
Bailey, Dupuy happy to be back
'Bailey, a native of Williamsville, N.Y., was one of the hired guns Hounds general manager Kyle Raftis acquired as the team made a 2014-2015 championship run.' … [Read more...] about Bailey, Dupuy happy to be back
Skinner scores shootout winner as Canes top Sabres in pre-season play
'Evander Kane cut Buffalo's deficit to 2-1 midway through the second and Justin Bailey scored shorthanded to tie the game in the third.' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores shootout winner as Canes top Sabres in pre-season play
Sabres Tripped Up by Carolina 3-2 in a Shootout
'Jeff Skinner scored the only goal in the shootout, giving Carolina the 3-2 win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Tripped Up by Carolina 3-2 in a Shootout
Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 10 Alex Nylander
'I think Nylander will end up in Rochester this season. Over the summer he signed an entry-level contract with the Sabres but is eligible to play in the American Hockey League (AHL) because he was technically on loan to Mississauga (CHL) last season. I think Toronto has handled Alex’s brother Willie very well, and he’s become quite the hockey player. If the Sabres do something … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 10 Alex Nylander
O'Reilly makes 'precautionary' exit in shootout loss
'"He tweaked something in a muscle and we decided we weren't going to go any further with it," Bylsma said. "He came back out and gave it a try. We just said we didn't want to take any chances."' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly makes ‘precautionary’ exit in shootout loss
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
5 things to watch in Amerks two preseason games (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks To Live Stream Thursday's Preseason Game (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Hockeyville!
'Despite the lack of excitement provided on the ice, Buffalo head coach Dan Bylsma saw a lot of positives from his team as it approaches the regular season. "I really liked our whole team game," he said. "I think this was the first game for us where we really played as a group of five and played team hockey.' … [Read more...] about Hockeyville!