'“It energized our team. Not just the play, not just the goal, but the play from him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Deslauriers fight back for surprising victory
Archives for March 12, 2017
Mike Harrington: Players don't deserve say on Bylsma
'You hear scuttlebutt that others in the room aren't that enthralled with Bylsma and they're big names. But if you fire Bylsma based on that, you let the inmates run the asylum. The last thing Murray should want is to create a situation where Eichel or any other young star is tagged a coach-killer before even playing a single playoff game.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Players don’t deserve say on Bylsma
Sabres Notebook: Bailey moving; home-and-home records
'“He’s got the ability and the potential to be a guy that can add with speed and skating and force,” Bylsma said Saturday. “That’s what he’s done when he’s played well.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Bailey moving; home-and-home records
Quick hits: Sabres 5, Blue Jackets 3
'The Sabres always talk about needing to play 60 minutes. They got away with 40.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 5, Blue Jackets 3
Inside the Sabres: D-lemma; Kane's year; granting Cal's wish
'Washington’s Karl Alzner is worthy of an offer. But unless Buffalo lands Shattenkirk – and there will be plenty of suitors – it appears the UFA market won’t yield that surefire catch.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: D-lemma; Kane’s year; granting Cal’s wish
Sabres roar back from early deficit, beat Blue Jackets
'Before Jack Eichel’s empty-net goal secured the win, Lehner made the save of the game, stoning Cam Atkinson with his right pad with 33.4 seconds left. “Unbelievable,” Sabres winger Marcus Foligno said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roar back from early deficit, beat Blue Jackets
Sabres’ Justin Bailey has opportunity to stay
'“It’s a really big one,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said of Bailey’s opportunity. “You’re trying to develop and grow within our organization. This is a huge opportunity for him to show just exactly what type of effective player he can be.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Justin Bailey has opportunity to stay
Sunday's Columbus Coverage
Jackets fortunate in loss (Columbus Dispatch) Zach Werenski in select group with 40 points (Columbus Dispatch) What We Learned: BUF 5, CBJ 3 (BlueJackets.com) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Columbus Coverage
Sabres rally from 3-goal deficit to beat Blue Jackets 5-3
'Buffalo was booed off the ice after the period, but then McCabe scored 18 seconds into the second.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally from 3-goal deficit to beat Blue Jackets 5-3
AP Sources: Andrew Peters cleared to coach youth hockey team
'Two people with direct knowledge of the decision have told The Associated Press that former NHL enforcer Andrew Peters has been cleared to resume coaching his youth hockey team in Buffalo following his involvement in an on-ice brawl last month.' … [Read more...] about AP Sources: Andrew Peters cleared to coach youth hockey team
Sabres erase three-goal deficit for 5-3 win over Jackets
'Kane's game-winner came on the power play. Eichel fed Kane with a cross-ice pass and the power forward provided the finishing touch from the right circle for his 25th goal of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres erase three-goal deficit for 5-3 win over Jackets
Sabres come back for 5-3 win over Columbus
'What a beautiful pass on the power play by Jack Eichel to Evander Kane. The forward left no doubt with his 25th goal of the season to give the blue and gold their first lead of the night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres come back for 5-3 win over Columbus
From The Locker Room: Sabres-Blue Jackets
'"We've showed against good teams all year long that we can play with them. We've been in games. All in all, all season it's been competitive...it's personal, small mistakes and not being a mature, consistent team yet that has us where we are. As we did today, we didn't give up. We're not going to give up on the season either."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Blue Jackets
5 Observations: Sabres beat Blue Jackets 5-3
'As the first period came to an end KeyBank Center erupted in boos after one of the Sabres worst periods of the season. It was almost like WWE superstar Roman Reigns was in the building. If you don't get the reference, it just means there were boos. Lots of boos. Buffalo was doubled up in shots 12-6 and found themselves trailing 3-0.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres beat Blue Jackets 5-3
Sabres end skid with win against Blue Jackets
'The Sabres (28-29-12), who trailed 3-0, ended a four-game losing streak.' … [Read more...] about Sabres end skid with win against Blue Jackets