'Gionta will skate in his 1,000th game when the Sabres host the Florida Panthers. After a pregame ceremony in KeyBank Center, Buffalo’s captain will become the 312th player and 43rd American to reach the magic number.' … [Read more...] about Giant milestone, celebration await Sabres’ Gionta
Archives for March 27, 2017
Sabres Notebook: Surprise party for Kulikov; Panthers roll
'Kulikov’s ability to move the puck from the point altered Bylsma’s power-play plans. The Sabres had practiced with five forwards on the first unit (Jack Eichel, Ryan O’Reilly, Kyle Okposo, Evander Kane and Sam Reinhart), but Bylsma opted for Kulikov instead of Kane.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Surprise party for Kulikov; Panthers roll
Bucky Gleason: Sabres, Bills still waiting for lifeboats
'Nobody should blame Terry and Kim Pegula for that much misery, but nobody should absolve them, either. They contributed their share after purchasing the Sabres and later assuming command over the Bills. They inherited problems with both teams, added more layers and offered few solutions.' … [Read more...] about Bucky Gleason: Sabres, Bills still waiting for lifeboats
1,000-game milestone special for Sabres captain Brian Gionta
'How old is Gionta? The Greece native made his NHL debut in the New Jersey Devils’ 2-1 road win against the Edmonton Oilers on Dec. 30, 2001. That was 5,566 days ago. Gionta’s teammate Jack Eichel was only 5 years old then.' … [Read more...] about 1,000-game milestone special for Sabres captain Brian Gionta
Sabres’ Dmitry Kulikov turns corner
'“His two practices last week were the best he’s looked, and in the game, he also had the opportunity to also be on the power play,” he said. “He looked real good running that power play with Jack up top, making the pass and scoring the goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dmitry Kulikov turns corner
Monday's Florida Coverage
Preview: Panthers at Sabres; Monday, 7 p.m. (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Sabres, Panthers play hard despite fading playoff hopes (AP) Preview: Panthers at Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Florida Coverage
Ennis, Kulikov were 'at their best' against Toronto
'"Most of us, especially offensive guys, are guys that kind of play better when we get the flow of the game, we get more minutes," he said. "I couldn't ask for better linemates than Ryan and Kyle, two smart players who are reliable defensively, good guys. I thought we had some great jump last night."' … [Read more...] about Ennis, Kulikov were ‘at their best’ against Toronto
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks defeat Springfield to win 3rd game in 3 days (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Springfield Thunderbirds suffer shutout loss against Rochester Americans (Springfield Republican) Grant scores again, Ullmark posts shutout as Amerks silence T-Birds (Amerks.com) Ullmark, Amerks blank T-Birds (SpringfieldThunderbirds.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage