'Last season Bailey ranked was third on the Amerks with 23 goals and 36 points in 52 games. In 40 career NHL games, the 22-year-old has two goals and two assists.' … [Read more...] about Justin Bailey called up to Sabres
Archives for October 2017
Pollock: On Bills, Sabres, Big 30 football and long baseball
'What’s mostly concerning, though, is that Buffalo has been outscored 18-9 and those nine goals have been scored by only three players — Evander Kane and Jason Pominville have four apiece and Jack Eichel the other — an unhealthy distribution.' … [Read more...] about Pollock: On Bills, Sabres, Big 30 football and long baseball
Monday's Anaheim Coverage
Ducks offense continues to struggle as Buffalo wins, 3-1 (Orange County Register) Ducks goalie Reto Berra thrown into firing line (Orange County Register) Sabres pull away late to beat Ducks, 3-1 (Los Angeles Times) What we learned from the Ducks' 3-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres (Los Angeles Times) Recap: Tattered Ducks Hand Buffalo Its First Win, 3-1 … [Read more...] about Monday’s Anaheim Coverage
Johnson makes 25 saves, Sabres beat Ducks 3-1
'“We haven’t been playing our best hockey,” defenseman Jake McCabe said. “He’s been patient with us. ... Hopefully it’s the first (win) of many.”' … [Read more...] about Johnson makes 25 saves, Sabres beat Ducks 3-1
Sabres dump Ducks for first win
'"I mean, it feels great, obviously, but I have to tip my hat to the guys in that locker room," he said. "I thought the guys deserved better in L.A. (during a 4-2 loss to the Kings on Saturday night), but (Sunday night) really gutting it out, I'm really proud of the guys in that locker room."' … [Read more...] about Sabres dump Ducks for first win
Sabres place D Bogosian on IR
'Bogosian, 27, had been limited in practice since being injured in the Sabres' final preseason game. In 56 games last season, he recorded 11 points (two goals, nine goals) in 56 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place D Bogosian on IR
Sabres notch first win, defeat Anaheim 3-1
'The Ducks picked up the pace in the third period, moving the puck up and down the ice with Buffalo trying to get the game-tying goal for a second time in the night. Neither side was called for a minor in the fast paced final period either. Gibson was pulled for an extra attacker with just under two minutes to go in the game, but Anaheim could not score. Buffalo recorded seven … [Read more...] about Sabres notch first win, defeat Anaheim 3-1
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Ducks
'"It was just one of those, that first game there, one of those nights. I don't care if you have the Dominator in there the pucks were going in it was just [that] guys were making plays, just one of those nights. So tonight again I felt good with my preparation just like I had at the start of the season and, you know, guys did a good job of battling in front of me and clearing … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Ducks
Sabres recall Bailey
'The winger had two goals and no assists in his three games with the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Bailey
5 Observations: Sabres get first win, take down Ducks 3-1
'All game Bailey played with fire, creating chances and finishing his checks. Bailey's most noticeable attributes are his size and speed, two traits the Sabres lineup has been missing. During his previous stints with the Sabres, consistency has been Bailey's biggest bugaboo. If he can continue to play like he did on Sunday night he won't be heading back to Rochester any time … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres get first win, take down Ducks 3-1
Sabres defeat Ducks for first victory
'"We haven't been playing our best hockey and it's been coming," Buffalo defenseman Jake McCabe said. "[Housley] has been patient with us. It was nice for not only us, but for Phil to get that first win. Hopefully it's the first of many."' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Ducks for first victory
Housley proud of Sabres performance following 1st win as head coach
'"There's a lot of ways that they could have turned in the wrong direction, but they just stuck with it," Housley said. "I thought in LA, they deserved better. I thought that was a really good step forward but tonight they grinded it out and found a way to win." … [Read more...] about Housley proud of Sabres performance following 1st win as head coach
Sabres recall Bailey
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has recalled forward Justin Bailey from the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Bailey
Sunday's Anaheim Coverage
Ducks Gameday: Offense in short supply with forwards ailing (Orange County Register) Sabres try for first win of season vs. Ducks (The Sports Xchange) Preview: Ducks Return Home to Host Sabres (AnaheimDucks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Anaheim Coverage
At crunch time, Kings crown reeling Sabres
'"It stinks," Lehner said flatly. "But we've just got to move right on."' … [Read more...] about At crunch time, Kings crown reeling Sabres