'"We've had some good 'fightback" when we've been down throughout the season," Kane said. "Not necessarily in tie games, but we battled back here and found a way to win. We made plays when we needed to and we got the saves when we needed them."' … [Read more...] about Sabres get a big break, some goals (finally) and a win
Archives for December 6, 2017
Sabres Notebook: Scott Wilson can vouch for Jason Botterill's method
'"Nothing is given to you," Wilson said Tuesday in Pepsi Center when asked about Botterill's message. "We were lucky to have a good team in Wilkes-Barre when we were down there. It kind of just so happened we came up all together to Pittsburgh and that definitely made it easier. But 'Bottsy' didn't give us anything up front.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Scott Wilson can vouch for Jason Botterill’s method
The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Avalanche 2
'Evander Kane scored with 8:06 left to snap a tie and lift the goal-starved Sabres to a 4-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche. The win snapped Buffalo's four game-losing streak and its six-game losing streak in the Pepsi Center that dated just over 12 years -- to Dec. 4, 2005.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Avalanche 2
Sabres prospect Casey Mittelstadt named to preliminary World Junior roster
'Mittelstadt is tied for third in the NCAA in freshman scoring with 15 points (five goals, 10 assists) in 17 games for Minnesota. He impressed the coaching and management staff this summer at the World Junior Summer Showcase in Plymouth, Mich.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Casey Mittelstadt named to preliminary World Junior roster
Matt Moulson clears waivers, sent to Ontario Reign
'The Sabres don’t want their AHL forward prospects to lose ice time to a veteran.' … [Read more...] about Matt Moulson clears waivers, sent to Ontario Reign
Wednesday's Colorado Coverage
Avalanche falls to NHL’s worst, Buffalo, to end disappointing homestand (Denver Post) Avalanche tweaks its lineup in final game of homestand (Denver Post) Avalanche find new low in loss to Sabres (BSN Denver) Avs-Sabres Grades – Embarrassment (BSN Denver) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Sloppy Hockey Hurts Avs (ColoradoAvalanche.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Colorado Coverage
Oshawa to host New York Islanders, Buffalo Sabres preseason NHL game in September
'Bringing an NHL exhibition game to Oshawa has been in the works for about a year, Tullio said, and became a reality thanks to swift action on the part of Oshawa council. The installation of new glass and mesh are among upgrades needed at the TCC to accommodate an NHL game.' … [Read more...] about Oshawa to host New York Islanders, Buffalo Sabres preseason NHL game in September
Kane scores tiebreaking goal, Sabres beat Avalanche 4-2
'“I think (the media) are more worried about the points and the goals than we are,” McCabe said about the defensive corps. “We’re worried about the two points that are on the line every night. Obviously we need to provide that secondary offense on the back end, and tonight we did that.”' … [Read more...] about Kane scores tiebreaking goal, Sabres beat Avalanche 4-2
Sabres loan Matt Moulson to Kings’ AHL affiliate
'Moulson played parts of two seasons earlier in his career for Los Angeles. He remains property of the Sabres and counts $3.975 million against their salary cap while in the minors.' … [Read more...] about Sabres loan Matt Moulson to Kings’ AHL affiliate
Sabres snap skid by beating Avalanche
'"We played pretty good," said Lehner, who had several saves in the final two minutes when the Avalanche pulled goaltender Semyon Varlamov for an extra attacker. "This was a back-and-forth game, and we gave them some momentum with the penalties. They had some good grade-A chances."' … [Read more...] about Sabres snap skid by beating Avalanche
Sabres Pick Up 4-2 Win at Colorado
'O'Reilly assisted on the game's first and last goals, by Benoit Pouliot and Jack Eichel respectively. Pouliot's 7th of the season came just 5:32 into the game on a shorthanded chance in the 2nd period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Pick Up 4-2 Win at Colorado
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Avalanche
'"I thought we did a good job of getting into their zone. We did a good job cycling. Our defense was involved. It's great to see [McCabe] get one there. It was a rewarding win, two points, and we'll just continue this roadtrip."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Avalanche
Mittelstadt named to Team USA's World Junior preliminary roster
'The 19-year old was a standout for the United States in the 2016 IIHF Under-18 World Championship in Grand Forks, North Dakota. In seven games played in the tournament, Mittelstadt scored four goals and registered nine points for the Americans. Mittelstadt and the Americans ended up winning the bronze medal that year, taking care of Canada, 10-3 in the bronze medal game.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt named to Team USA’s World Junior preliminary roster
5 Observations: Sabres snap skid, top Avalanche 4-2
'At last, in the Sabres 28th game of the season, a defenseman scored a goal. If you had Jake McCabe in your office pool, you win!' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres snap skid, top Avalanche 4-2
Matt Moulson won't play in Rochester, loaned to Ontario Reign
'Botterill likely reached out to the Los Angeles Kings organization to see if they would be willing to let Moulson play for the Reign. According to LA Kings Insider Jon Rosen, Moulson has family ties to the area, making it a more appealing destination for the veteran forward. It is unclear whether or not this was something Moulson asked for or if this was an idea from the … [Read more...] about Matt Moulson won’t play in Rochester, loaned to Ontario Reign