'"The caliber of players I was playing with in college and knowing they were going to be making the next step to pro hockey, NHL, I sort of felt like I could play with these guys and I could keep up," Criscuolo said. "Certain guys I was playing against I felt like I can do it. I didn’t know what was going to come of it, but I was definitely motivated and wanted to keep going."' … [Read more...] about Criscuolo on the cusp of his NHL debut with the Sabres
Archives for November 17, 2017
Sabres Notebook: Taylor Fedun latest to hit the injured reserve
'"Taylor Fedun has a lower body injury. Probably out six to eight weeks," Sabres head coach Phil Housley said Thursday morning after the team practiced in KeyBank Center. They left for Detroit after practice for Friday's game with the Red Wings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Taylor Fedun latest to hit the injured reserve
Day of roster moves for Sabres, Amerks, Cyclones
' Nelson, who played 18 games for the Sabres last year, has 1-3 – 4 in 14 games with Rochester this season. In Buffalo, defensemen Taylor Fedun (lower body) and Matt Tennyson (foot) were placed on injured reserve. Buffalo’s blue line has been hit hard with injuries and the trickle down is being felt.' … [Read more...] about Day of roster moves for Sabres, Amerks, Cyclones
Sabres look to Kyle Criscuolo for spark
'“They understood how I play and how I want to play,” he said after the Sabres prepared for Friday’s road tilt against the Red Wings. “I think they did a good job of knowing what kind of player and person I am and what I want to bring to the team. I think what they said to me was pretty convincing that they want to put me in spots they think I can be effective.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to Kyle Criscuolo for spark
Sabres notes: Casey Nelson recalled with Taylor Fedun injured
'Nelson, a college free agent the Sabres signed in 2016, has one goal and four points in 14 AHL games this season. The Wisconsin native played 18 NHL contests over the last two seasons, compiling four assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Casey Nelson recalled with Taylor Fedun injured
Friday's Detroit Coverage
Detroit Red Wings vs. Buffalo Sabres: Time, TV, radio info (Detroit Free Press) Short-handed Red Wings host Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Red Wings preview (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Detroit Coverage
Sabres prospect Nylander set to play after missing 2 months
'Rochester Americans coach Chris Taylor told The Associated Press the Sabres’ 2016 first-round pick is scheduled to play on Friday when the American Hockey League team hosts Hartford. The forward has spent the past 10 days practicing with the Americans since being hurt during a pre-training camp prospects tournament in Buffalo in early September.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Nylander set to play after missing 2 months
Sabres recall F Criscuolo, D Nelson, place pair on IR
'Criscuolo has collected a team-best 11 points (five goals, six assists) with the Americans and also leads the club with a plus-4 rating.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall F Criscuolo, D Nelson, place pair on IR
The Sabres have more injuries on defense
'Defenseman Taylor Fedun only played one quick shift in the beginning of the third period in Pittsburgh. He’s been placed on injured reserve along with Matt Tennyson.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres have more injuries on defense
Scandella says improving without winning is unacceptable
'In the past few weeks, I’ve noticed Scandella and others playing a more physical game. He said it’s something they needed to add to their game, “We’re trying to add to our game and definitely on the forecheck we’re trying to be more physical and trying to be harder to play against.” Josh Gorges and Justin Falk have also brought a physical element to the game.' … [Read more...] about Scandella says improving without winning is unacceptable
Sabres send Baptiste to Rochester
'The winger was held pointless in the four games that he played.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Baptiste to Rochester
Sabres assign Baptiste to Rochester
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned forward Nicholas Baptiste to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Baptiste to Rochester
Criscuolo's hard work pays off with first career recall
'"I think everyone was pretty honest with me," Criscuolo said. "They didn't promise me anything. They said you can try to earn your spot and work your way up from Rochester, be one of the top nine guys in Rochester and then try to make it to the next level and earn your way up."' … [Read more...] about Criscuolo’s hard work pays off with first career recall
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks skating by lately, but help is on the way (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Day of roster moves for Sabres, Amerks, Cyclones (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks sign pair to professional tryouts (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage