'As a team, the Sabres don’t score a ton of goals, so losing Kane’s production would be a big blow. Even with the Sabres recent scoring "spark", they have the third-fewest goals in the Eastern Conference, only behind the New Jersey Devils and Carolina Hurricanes. That’s not exactly great company.' … [Read more...] about Price must be right to trade Evander Kane
Archives for February 2017
Sabres recall Bailey, Rodrigues
'Bailey (6'3", 214 lbs, 7/1/1995) joins the team for his fourth recall of the season. In his second professional campaign, the Buffalo native is tied for ninth in the AHL with 19 goals in 40 games and has totaled three points (2+1) in 19 NHL games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Bailey, Rodrigues
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks squander third-period lead in loss to Crunch (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Syracuse Crunch rallies for improbable win in Rochester (Syracuse Post Standard) Crunch rally late to steal 5-4 win from Amerks (Amerks.com) Photo gallery (Amerks.com) Crunch top Amerks, 5-4, in final seconds (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Trades show Sabres the market for Kulikov, Franson
'Buffalo’s Dmitry Kulikov and Cody Franson are pending UFAs who could draw interest from contenders. The Sabres can retain salary in three trades this season.' … [Read more...] about Trades show Sabres the market for Kulikov, Franson
Bucky Gleason: Sabres' Evander Kane no longer fool's gold
'It’s not as if Kane is untouchable. The same is true for any player, including Jack Eichel. If Murray can improve his team for the foreseeable future, he should pull the trigger. It makes for a tricky situation.' … [Read more...] about Bucky Gleason: Sabres’ Evander Kane no longer fool’s gold
Something fishy going on with Bylsma during Sabres bye week
'Bylsma hauled in this sizable Great Lakes steelhead Thursday while out with Capt. Frank Campbell.' … [Read more...] about Something fishy going on with Bylsma during Sabres bye week
Potential assets for the Sabres as they approach trade deadline -- #1 Evander Kane
'Your guess is as good as mine. So many Sabres fans want to see Kane dealt because his value is sky-high, or at least so we think. His return will all depend on how desperately a team needs a scoring winger and how much they trust Kane with his history of off-ice issues.' … [Read more...] about Potential assets for the Sabres as they approach trade deadline — #1 Evander Kane
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Alexander Nylander struggling with Amerks (Olean Times Herald) Groin injury dogging Sabres prospect Hudson Fasching with Amerks (Olean Times Herald) Ullmark excelling in difficult season for Amerks (WGR-AM) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Clint Malarchuk never had autographed 'the photo,' but he had a decision to make last weekend
'"Despite the psychological damage it caused me," Malarchuk told me, "it is my trademark."' … [Read more...] about Clint Malarchuk never had autographed ‘the photo,’ but he had a decision to make last weekend
Sabres can't be beat - in the ratings on Sunday
'The Sabres game had an 8.3 rating on NBCSN, which is 25 to 30 percent higher than the season average.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t be beat – in the ratings on Sunday
10 years later...
'It still remains as one of the best game that I have ever attended, and one of the most memorable moments I share with my father. And like many others, any time that you hear the highlights with Rick Jeanneret and Jim Lorentz, you feel the chills go up and down your spine.' … [Read more...] about 10 years later…
Dunleavy: Total team commitment kept Sabres in race
' Gone are the years of wondering who would lead this team to the next chapter, gone - for me, anyway - is the question as to who will be the next starting goaltender to carry the load of leadership on the ice, and have the backbone to take all the shots that will come his way on an off night.' … [Read more...] about Dunleavy: Total team commitment kept Sabres in race
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Nylander in middle of pack for AHL 18-year-olds (Buffalo News) After traveling globe, Kennedy finally comes home to Buffalo (Buffalo News) Quick hits: Amerks 3, Comets 2 (OT) (Buffalo News) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) Amerks defeat Utica in overtime in game played in Buffalo (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Sabres prospect Vaclav Karabacek slowly finding game with … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Should the Sabres deal Evander Kane?
'I'm not pounding the table demanding they trade Kane but I'd be worried about giving him a big contract because of his off ice missteps. The Sabres don't have to do anything for now. They can't pursue an extension until after July 1st so they could let this all play out into next season. They can see if Kane behaves himself this summer and then open extension talks with the … [Read more...] about Should the Sabres deal Evander Kane?
Lambert: Bailey's game growing at NHL level
'"A big part of the master plan of me being in Buffalo last season was to learn the Sabres' systems and to use the same language that Dan [Bylsma] and his staff use," Lambert said with Howard Simon on Monday on WGR. "We were able to do that with our players here and we try to practice the same way they do."' … [Read more...] about Lambert: Bailey’s game growing at NHL level