'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
Archives for December 2017
Sabres end skid with 4-2 win
'Benoit Pouliot gave the Sabres a 1-0 lead with a shorthanded goal in the 2nd period. The Sabres never trailed on their way to a 4-2 win over the Avalanche. It was the team’s first win in Colorado since 2005.' … [Read more...] about Sabres end skid with 4-2 win
Kane boosts Sabres past Avalanche
'"It would be easy to get down and go in a different direction, but the guys fought the whole night," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "It was a total team effort up and down the lineup. Robin had a really solid game for 60 minutes and I thought our leaders really led tonight."' … [Read more...] about Kane boosts Sabres past Avalanche
Kane's goal caps resilient effort in win over Avalanche
'"Especially in the position that we're in, it could be easy to get down and go in a different direction, but our guys fought the whole night," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "It was a total team effort up and down the lineup."' … [Read more...] about Kane’s goal caps resilient effort in win over Avalanche
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks keep piling up the points (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Zulgad: A bad deal: Tyler Ennis, Marcus Foligno have brought little since arrival from Buffalo
'There will be no criticism in this space regarding the decision to unload Pominville, but there is an issue with how little Ennis and Foligno are contributing. Wild coach Bruce Boudreau has tried them on several lines, including the first and fourth, but nothing has worked.' … [Read more...] about Zulgad: A bad deal: Tyler Ennis, Marcus Foligno have brought little since arrival from Buffalo
Sabres, Pens are polar opposites
'Terry Pegula, for all his charm and good intentions, has so far failed miserably at the task of delivering the first Stanley Cup to Buffalo. His promises on the day he bought the team now ring hollow. Calling Buffalo ‘Hockey heaven’ was a creative tagline at the time, but is just too easy of a joke now. Before Pegula took control from previous owner Tom Golisano, the team’s … [Read more...] about Sabres, Pens are polar opposites
Much-needed shake-up underway for Sabres, starting with Moulson
'On their own, Monday's moves won't turn the Sabres into Stanley Cup contenders. But they send a message that the players had better get their stuff together. Kyle Okposo used a stronger word than stuff, though it started with the same letter.' … [Read more...] about Much-needed shake-up underway for Sabres, starting with Moulson
Sabres Notebook: Rodrigues recalled; Wilson acquired from Wings; Beaulieu ill
'"I'm going to go out and work as hard as I can to start, and then from there I'll just let my talent work itself out," Rodrigues said Monday. "Just add some pace, add some work ethic, be hard on pucks and when the opportunity comes to showcase my offensive ability, I'll do that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Rodrigues recalled; Wilson acquired from Wings; Beaulieu ill
Sabres Prospects: Cliff Pu finds his scoring groove
'"I just think I was trying to figure things out," Pu said. "I was bit frustrated but I kept working hard. The bounces started coming my way the last month and I'm playing with good players. I kept working hard on things I need to, like shooting, and it started kicking in slowly. Sooner or later I would get more numbers. I always trusted myself."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Prospects: Cliff Pu finds his scoring groove
Waiving Matt Moulson sends strong message to Sabres
'“Get your (expletive) together,” Okposo said. “I don’t know, win some games. That’s what happens in this business, if you don’t win games, if you don’t have results, good people pay the price for it, myself included.' … [Read more...] about Waiving Matt Moulson sends strong message to Sabres
Sabres notes: Scott Wilson has winning background
'Last season, his first full NHL campaign, he compiled eight goals and 26 points in 78 games and another three goals and six points in 20 playoffs contests. He also played 26 regular-season games before Pittsburgh won the Cup in 2016.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Scott Wilson has winning background
Tuesday's Colorado Coverage
Everything you need to know about Buffalo Sabres at Colorado Avalanche (Denver Post) Struggling Avalanche close out homestand vs. skidding Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Avalanche preview (NHL.com) Avs Conclude Homestand Against Sabres (ColoradoAvalanche.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Colorado Coverage
Tuesday's Detroit Coverage
Wings trade Wilson; Bertuzzi could be coming up (Detroit News) Red Wings flip Scott Wilson for 5th-round pick, now hold 9 picks in 2018 (Detroit Free Press) Red Wings trade Scott Wilson to Sabres for fifth-round pick (Ann Arbor News) Detroit acquires fifth-round pick from Buffalo for Scott Wilson (DetroitRedWings.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Detroit Coverage
Sabres place Moulson on waivers; acquire Wilson from Wings
'Moulson’s demotion, though not surprising, provided a jolt to a team in the midst of a 1-9-2 slump that’s dropped the Sabres into last place in the overall standings. Buffalo’s offense has all but evaporated after being shutout in a franchise-worst three consecutive games before finally scoring in a 5-1 loss at Pittsburgh on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Moulson on waivers; acquire Wilson from Wings