'"Tim Murray has a job to do as general manager of the Buffalo Sabres and that job is to make the Sabres a better team," Dreger said. " If there is something out there that requires Evander Kane to be part of a package that makes Buffalo better, then obviously he's going to consider that and make that deal. But last time I checked, he was more in a listening mode than he was a … [Read more...] about Kane available for trade, will only be dealt for right price
Archives for February 2017
Franson, Girgensons out against Toronto
'"It was tough sleeping last night knowing I could've been a lot better and impacted the game a lot," forward Ryan O'Reilly said. "But coming to the rink today, it's a new day and we've got to prepare for Toronto. It's going to happen but my focus is on tomorrow's game and making an impact."' … [Read more...] about Franson, Girgensons out against Toronto
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks lose in final minute to Albany (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Nick Lappin's late goal gives Albany Devils a win (Albany Times Union) Late goal pushes Devils past Amerks (Amerks.com) Late third period goal leads Albany to 3-2 win over Rochester (TheAlbanyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Ducks are latest to call the shots against Sabres
'The Ducks finished with a 44-26 shot advantage and a 67-40 lead in attempts.' … [Read more...] about Ducks are latest to call the shots against Sabres
Sabres GM Murray: Eichel's emotion is a good thing
'"He's an emotional young guy that has a great desire to win," Murray said during his weekly interview on WGR Radio. "We like when our fans are emotional and we completely 100 percent respect the right of the fans who have paid for tickets to boo us off the ice. They're there. They're in control of the emotional state of the arena and I wholeheartedly believe that and agree … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Murray: Eichel’s emotion is a good thing
Mike Harrington: Sabres have sell-high dilemma with Kane
'But with the Sabres trying to win and get out of the spin cycle of rebuilding, do you go forward with Kane as a core guy? Or do you try to sell high to get a top-four defenseman as you approach the trade deadline because the playoffs are a longshot?' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres have sell-high dilemma with Kane
Sabres Notebook: Ristolainen breaks scoring drought
'"I think as a D-man I’ve been struggling this year goal scoring," Ristolainen said. "I don’t think you can score too many goals as a D-man so obviously it felt pretty good. It’s been a while but hopefully I can keep it going and somehow get more goals and try to help the team win."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Ristolainen breaks scoring drought
Quick hits: Ducks 5, Sabres 2
'Unlike the Sharks, who suffered a 5-4 overtime loss, the Ducks stayed in control and outshot Buffalo, 44-26. It was the Sabres' first regulation loss in KeyBank Center in eight games, ending a 6-0-1 run.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Ducks 5, Sabres 2
Sabres implode late, lose to Ducks
'“We had the game right there 1-1,” Sabres goalie Robin Lehner said. “It’s disappointing.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres implode late, lose to Ducks
Derek Grant happy back with Sabres
'“Getting put on waivers (stinks),” Grant said. “When you get claimed, it’s a good feeling in the sense that I know I’m an NHL player and obviously someone else felt that.”' … [Read more...] about Derek Grant happy back with Sabres
Friday's Anaheim Coverage
Corey Perry's two-goal game propels Ducks past Sabres, 5-2 (Orange County Register) Ducks notes: Line changes produce immediate results (Orange County Register) Recap: Perry Leads the Way in 5-2 Victory in Buffalo (AnaheimDucks.com) Postgame Quotes - Feb. 9 at Buffalo (AnaheimDucks.com) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Anaheim Coverage
Corey Perry scores twice in Ducks' 5-2 win over Sabres
'"We can't expect to climb back and make a hell of a comeback all the time," said Sabres goalie Robin Lehner, who stopped 39 shots. "In the end, 14-3 (shots against) and it's 4-1 in a 1-1 game. We can twist the facts as much as we want, it's just not good enough."' … [Read more...] about Corey Perry scores twice in Ducks’ 5-2 win over Sabres
Perry scores two as Ducks drop Sabres
'"I thought the speed of the Ducks was evident," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Perry scores two as Ducks drop Sabres
Sabres recall Fs Grant, Rodrigues from Rochester
'Rodrigues scored and set up a goal in four career contests with the Sabres. The 23-year-old has nine goals and 18 assists for 27 points with the Americans this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Fs Grant, Rodrigues from Rochester
Sabres fall to Ducks 5-2
'The mass exodus from the seating bowl has started as Corey Perry adds to the visitor's lead with his second goal of the night. There really was not much Robin Lehner could have done with the lack of help in front of him. 4-1 ANA.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Ducks 5-2