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Archives for April 2017

Thursday's Rochester Coverage

Amerks get offense in gear in 5-2 win over Binghamton (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Paul scores twice in B-Sens’ loss (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Amerks cruise to fourth straight win at home over B-Sens (Amerks.com) Paul scores twice in 5-2 loss to Amerks (BinghamtonSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

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Sabres players think NHL should stay in Olympics

'“It’s a little bit disappointing … as a player who takes pride in representing his country and who’s done it before,” he said. “I think I can only speak for myself, I think it’s something the players in the NHL look forward to, and as a young kid just breaking into the league, it’s something I definitely watched growing up and looked forward to every year.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres players think NHL should stay in Olympics

Olean Times Herald |

Bylsma reserved about his future with Sabres

'"Coming into this season on Day 1 when Jack [Eichel] got injured for the first 21 games, that certainly played a big part into it," Bylsma said with Howard Simon and Jeremy White in his final Tuesday visit on WGR. "I thought our team fought through the injuries, and Jack wasn't the only one. Evander [Kane] went down for three weeks with the broken ribs and Ryan [O'Reilly] was … [Read more...] about Bylsma reserved about his future with Sabres

WGR-AM |

Many Sabres are disappointed with the NHL's Olympic decision

'The whole thing seems to be bigger than just the players. Eichel said the NHL in the Olympics makes people aware of the game of hockey, “The Olympics is a great event, it’s something that the whole world looks forward to, so in terms of trying to grow our game, it could’ve been a good opportunity for us.” Eichel added, “I think it’s a good way to bring our country together and … [Read more...] about Many Sabres are disappointed with the NHL’s Olympic decision

WGR-AM |

Sabres hope to rebound for fans in final home game

'"As far as I know, it's a pretty full building every time we're here," Lehner said. "They're very supportive fans. They deserve better. They deserve better than what they've got. We can't give up, we can't lie down and give up. You've got to keep working. You've got to keep going towards the goal and get better as a team. It's what this town and this city deserves."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope to rebound for fans in final home game

Sabres.com |

Sabres' Nylander gets early chance to show his skill

'“It’s kind of crazy that I’m going to play against my brother in my first game,” Nylander said before taking on William Nylander and the Toronto Maple Leafs. “He’s helped me a lot since he came last year halfway through the season to the NHL. He’s just helping me try to develop as much in the AHL and just be ready when this moment comes.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nylander gets early chance to show his skill

Buffalo News |

Mike Harrington: This was tank-era hideous hockey

'The Sabres were outshot, 18-2, in a first period that ended with them in a 3-0 hole. They gave up 33 shot attempts and took only 11. They lost 15 of 21 faceoffs. It was the kind of performance that gets coaches fired. The kind that gets GMs sent out the door too. The kind that should get the owner speaking out to apologize to the fans for the sham they've been sold.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: This was tank-era hideous hockey

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