'James Reimer again looks bad, allowing a short side goal to Marcus Foligno on a weak shot from the near side face-off dot, and Reto Berra will take over in goal. Sometimes it is just not your night. Jack Eichel will also pick up an asisst on the goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres double up Panthers 4-2
Archives for March 2017
5 Observations: Gionta, Sabres beat Panthers 4-2
'The Sabres are now 2-0 without Ristolainen this season.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Gionta, Sabres beat Panthers 4-2
Gionta set to become only the 43rd American to play 1,000 career games
'Gionta is under contract with the Sabres for seven more regular season games. The 38-year-old has yet to say whether or not he'll retire, resign with the Sabres or look for opportunities elsewhere.' … [Read more...] about Gionta set to become only the 43rd American to play 1,000 career games
Panthers fail to gain ground in playoff race
'"It was a special night for Brian and his family and one he richly deserved, but when he scored the goal, I think half our benched jumped up like it was a playoff goal," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "I think everyone was pleased to see him get the reward and in a fitting way. It was kind of a goal scorer's goal around the net."' … [Read more...] about Panthers fail to gain ground in playoff race
Gionta scores winner for Sabres in 1000th NHL game
'The game began with a pregame ceremony in which Gionta was greeted by his parents, wife and children and awarded a commemorative painting from teammates O'Reilly, Josh Gorges and Kyle Okposo and a silver stick from Sabres general manager Tim Murray.' … [Read more...] about Gionta scores winner for Sabres in 1000th NHL game
Giant milestone, celebration await Sabres' Gionta
'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
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
Eichel, Sabres punch out Maple Leafs and their fans
'“When you see that many Toronto people down here watching their team, it was almost like they overtook our building a little bit,” Eichel said Saturday. “I just want to defend it and do as much as we can to get the win.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Sabres punch out Maple Leafs and their fans
Mike Harrington: Leafs fans enter loudly, leave quietly
'The Sabres are 18-2-1 in their last 21 at home against Toronto.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Leafs fans enter loudly, leave quietly