'Eventually, you'd imagine he'll slow down, but after Saturday's game, Kane is on pace to finish the season with 29 goals in 71 games.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres take down Maple Leafs 3-1
Archives for February 2017
Franson expected to miss several weeks
'Franson, 29, has 16 points in 51 games played this season. Bylsma wouldn't provide an exact timeline, but he told reporters that it will likely be a two-three week injury.' … [Read more...] about Franson expected to miss several weeks
Evander Kane scores twice, Sabres top Maple Leafs
'Lehner was tested in the third period and made two crucial saves: on Rielly at 2:22, and on a point-blank shot from Tyler Bozak at 6:00.' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane scores twice, Sabres top Maple Leafs
Kane, Eichel lead Sabres to crucial win in Toronto
'"We did enough to get the win," Eichel said. "Two points in a divisional rivalry game in Toronto on a Saturday night, there's not much better than that. We needed this one and we got it."' … [Read more...] about Kane, Eichel lead Sabres to crucial win in Toronto
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks lose 5-2 on road to Syracuse (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Syracuse Crunch brushes off Rochester Americans (Syracuse Post Standard) Amerks stymied by first-place Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch pummel Amerks, 5-2 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Like Sabres, O'Reilly in search of consistency
'O’Reilly has skated in 44 games this season. In the 18 wins, he has 10 goals, 23 points and a plus-13 rating. In the nine overtime losses, he has seven assists, eight points and a plus-1.' … [Read more...] about Like Sabres, O’Reilly in search of consistency
Sabres Notebook: Buffalo has a ball; Franson injures foot
'The Sabres visit Toronto on Saturday and host Vancouver on Sunday, but a long-term injury to Franson would clearly be bad for him and the team. He’s been one of the most productive defensemen lately, boosting his numbers to three goals and 13 assists, so he’d be needed for a successful run. If that run doesn’t come, however, Franson is a pending unrestricted free agent who … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Buffalo has a ball; Franson injures foot
Sabres allow Eichel fan to meet his 'towering' influence
'“It’s a pretty cool thing you’ve got going on,” Eichel said before autographing a puck. “Add it to the tower.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres allow Eichel fan to meet his ‘towering’ influence
Dan Dunleavy impresses; 'SNL' ratings soar here
'Dan Dunleavy, who is replacing a vacationing Rick Jeanneret for a month on Buffalo Sabres play-by-play, is getting deserved plaudits for his call of Evander Kane’s winning goal off a feed from Jack Eichel in the Sabres’ 5-4 overtime win Tuesday over San Jose Tuesday. “Eichel carries, Kane buries,” said Dunleavy. I don’t envy him. He has a tough act to follow in Jeanneret, who … [Read more...] about Dan Dunleavy impresses; ‘SNL’ ratings soar here
Buffalo Sabres' Jack Eichel didn't need to poke fans for booing
'If they want to boo the Sabres for what, to that point, had been a brutal performance, then Eichel needs to suck it up and take it. He doesn’t have to like it, but he also doesn’t need to call the fans out for it.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ Jack Eichel didn’t need to poke fans for booing
Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly knows he must stand out
'“If we want to make the playoffs, I myself have to contribute every game for that,” said O’Reilly, who’s earning $11 million this season. “(Thursday’s game), I don’t think that was good enough. It’s frustrating, but going forward I myself have to be a lot better.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly knows he must stand out
Sabres’ Cody Franson out after blocking shot
'If the Sabres chose to be sellers before the upcoming trade deadline, Franson, an unrestricted free agent following the season, could be one of their most valuable assets. But a long-term injury could change that.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cody Franson out after blocking shot
Saturday's Toronto Coverage
Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs: Saturday NHL preview (Toronto Star) Maple Leafs look to remain perfect vs. Sabres (AP) Preview: Sabres at Maple Leafs (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage
Sabres reassign F Rodrigues
'Rodrigues, 23, has a goal and an assist in four career games with the Sabres. He has two shots on goal in two games this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reassign F Rodrigues
The Sabres stayed off the ice again
'Zemgus Girgensons isn’t progressing quickly. Bylsma said, “He’s more than day-to-day at this point, he’s more through the weekend, so not as fastly or as well as we like, but we’ll see on Monday.”' … [Read more...] about The Sabres stayed off the ice again