'“When you get a chance to play at this level, where you’re not guaranteed it everyday, it really makes you put things in perspective and stay in the moment and prepare and be mentally ready to play each game,” Falk said Thursday. “I think that’s a good thing for guys like that in that situation of where they’re not only desperate for the season but they’re desperate to play … [Read more...] about Justin Falk grateful for time with Sabres
Archives for February 2017
Saturday's Ottawa Coverage
Bogosian question mark as Sabres host Senators (AP) Preview: Senators at Sabres (NHL.com) Game Day 5: Sens @ Sabres (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Ottawa Coverage
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks lose in return from All-Star break (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Rookies’ defense, offense lead Sound Tigers to eighth straight win (Connecticut Post) Amerks comeback falls short in 3-2 loss to Sound Tigers (Amerks.com) Sound Tigers Edge Amerks for Eighth Straight Win (SoundTigers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Moral victory doesn't count for Sabres
'Though the outcome was essentially decided by special teams – New York opened the scoring on the power play and added the winner just seconds after a Buffalo penalty expired – it was further proof the Sabres are just good enough to lose.' … [Read more...] about Moral victory doesn’t count for Sabres
Mike Harrington: One way or the other, players will ultimately make Murray's decision
'The Sabres have obvious holes that Murray knows. The defense is too thin and the bottom-six forwards aren't good enough, a work in progress as evidenced by Thursday's decision to put Cal O'Reilly on waivers and try former AHL defenseman Nic Deslauriers at center. Murray said he'd be interested in "a really soft deal on a legitmate fourth-line center," a reference to the salary … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: One way or the other, players will ultimately make Murray’s decision
Sabres Notebook: Defensive unit loses another to first-period injury
'There was no post-game update on Bogosian and head coach Dan Bylsma did not know if a hit on Bogosian by Rangers’ forward Jimmy Vesey was the cause of the injury. But he was pretty pleased with the way his five healthy defensemen – Dmitry Kulikov, Rasmus Ristolainen, Cody Franson, Justin Falk and Taylor Fedun – finished the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Defensive unit loses another to first-period injury
Quick hits: Rangers 2, Sabres 1 (OT)
'After Evander Kane hit the post in overtime, the Rangers' Michael Grabner raced to the Sabres' net and forced Taylor Fedun into a slashing penalty with 3:08 left. The Rangers ended the game just as Fedun was exiting the box.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Rangers 2, Sabres 1 (OT)
Sabres tie game late, lose to Rangers in OT
'At that point, it seemed like the Sabres had seized the momentum, and sure enough, they nearly won it twice in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres tie game late, lose to Rangers in OT
Overcoming back injury tough for Sabres’ Dmitry Kulikov
'“For old people, you get out of bed, you’re kind of stiff,” he said Thursday morning inside KeyBank Center. “So it’s just a little stiffer for me, I would say, when I get out of bed nowadays. I need to make sure I do stuff to have myself ready for the game.”' … [Read more...] about Overcoming back injury tough for Sabres’ Dmitry Kulikov
Friday's New York Coverage
Chris Kreider lifts Rangers over Sabres with clutch goal in overtime (New York Daily News) Antti Raanta’s wife gives birth to couple’s first child, Rangers recall Hellberg to back up Lundqvist vs. Sabres (New York Daily News) Henrik Lundqvist bounces back in big way in Rangers’ OT win (New York Post) Rangers’ slump is a big problem for Brandon Pirri (New York Post) Chris … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage
Kreider scores in OT, Rangers beat Sabres 2-1
'"I had him beat," Kane said. "But it was a tough, tough, tough loss for some of the things we did out there."' … [Read more...] about Kreider scores in OT, Rangers beat Sabres 2-1
Lundqvist, Kreider lift Rangers to OT victory
'Both teams had top-notch chances in overtime. Moving right to left, Lundqvist made a terrific save on Kyle Okposo 31 seconds into the extra session on a 2-on-1 opportunity. Evander Kane launched a hard shot off the post one minute later.' … [Read more...] about Lundqvist, Kreider lift Rangers to OT victory
Rangers down Sabres 2-1 in OT
'A broken play in the offensive zone results in the puck landing on Cody Franson's stick in the slot. He does not miss, and beats Henrik Lundqvist to tie the game. Now go get a second goal quickly, if you are the blue and gold. 1-1 tie.' … [Read more...] about Rangers down Sabres 2-1 in OT
From The Locker Room: Sabres-Rangers
'"We were taking it to them pretty good, I think. Our line was feeeling good about what we were doing, then [O'Reilly's] line goes out there and follows it up...we were able to get a goal. But it was a tough, tough, tough loss for some of the things that we did out there tonight."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Rangers
Cal O'Reilly waived; Sabres on lookout for fourth line center
'The Sabres only have Ryan O'Reilly, Jack Eichel and Zemgus Girgensons playing at center as of now with Cal out of the lineup. The fourth line center duties could be split between Tyler Ennis and Nic Deslauriers, but it seems like Deslauriers will not play much at all on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Cal O’Reilly waived; Sabres on lookout for fourth line center