'The Amerks are third overall in the AHL thanks to balanced scoring, quality defense and impressive goaltending. Ullmark is tied for first with 17 victories in 26 appearances and ranks fourth with a .928 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Ullmark on Amerks; Antipin still ill; new lines
Archives for January 2018
Sabres look to Brendan Guhle for spark
'“We were going through a tough stretch there, where you think about bringing guys up, we had some capable defensemen back there,” coach Phil Housley said Monday after the Sabres recalled Guhle. “We were giving them an opportunity to see what they can bring to our team.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to Brendan Guhle for spark
Tuesday's Winnipeg Coverage
Five keys to Jets vs. Sabres (Winnipeg Sun) Sabres hope to turn corner vs. Jets (The Sports Xchange) Jets at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Game day: Jets begin road trip, look to extend winning streak in Buffalo (WinnipegJets.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Winnipeg Coverage
Sabres call up defenseman Guhle, goalie Ullmark from AHL
'Guhle has seven goals and 13 assists for 20 points in 35 games in his first season with Rochester. He was Buffalo’s second-round pick in the 2015 draft and played three games with the Sabres during the 2016 season on an emergency call-up basis.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up defenseman Guhle, goalie Ullmark from AHL
Guhle earned his call up to the Sabres
'Not many thought that the 20-year old defenseman from Edmonton, Alberta would see action in the National Hockey League this season with general manager Jason Botterill wanting to develop many of his young prospects in the AHL first. But with the Sabres in a situation where they need some sort of offensive spark from their blue line, head coach Phil Housley thought now was the … [Read more...] about Guhle earned his call up to the Sabres
Sabres recall Guhle and Ullmark from Rochester
'Both Guhle and Ullmark have helped guide Rochester to one of their best starts in recent memory. While the Sabres have struggled, the Amerks have thrived and currently have a 22-8-3 record, good for second place in their division.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Guhle and Ullmark from Rochester
Sabres call-up Guhle and Ullmark
'Ullmark, who is tied in the AHL with 17 wins, is skating in place of Robin Lehner who took a puck to the net in the Sabres’ 4-1 loss to the Flyers on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call-up Guhle and Ullmark
After developing in Rochester, Guhle earns his chance in Buffalo
'"I think he's just earned his way up," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "He's in a good spot. He's in a winning environment down there which is great for the culture of the team. It's just a great opportunity to see what he can bring to practice."' … [Read more...] about After developing in Rochester, Guhle earns his chance in Buffalo
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks recall Johansson from Cincinnati (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres are quiet on the scoreboard too as they fall in Philly
'The Buffalo Sabres were held under two goals for the 14th time this season in a 4-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers before 19,662 in Wells Fargo Center. And it wasn't like the Sabres were without opportunities.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are quiet on the scoreboard too as they fall in Philly
Sabres Notebook: Neuvirth is sharp in posting win against his old team
'Neuvirth was solid for the often-terrible 2014-15 tank Sabres, posting a 2.99 goals-against average and .918 save percentage even though he was just 6-17-3. He was traded at the deadline that year to the New York Islanders and has since played 70 games over the last three seasons with the Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Neuvirth is sharp in posting win against his old team
The Wraparound: Flyers 4, Sabres 1
'The NHL's weakest offense was at it again here Sunday.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Flyers 4, Sabres 1
Monday's Philadelphia Coverage
Flyers outlast pesky Sabres, 4-1 (Philadelphia Daily News) Flyers rookie Tyrell Goulbourne returned to Phantoms after his hit debut (Philadelphia Daily News) Flyers 5 takeaways: A win over Buffalo helps climb out of hole (Cherry Hill Courier Post) Parent: Win over Sabres could prove to be turning point for Flyers (Delaware County Daily Times) Flyers Notebook: Neuvirth … [Read more...] about Monday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Couturier stays hot, Flyers drop Sabres 4-1 for 3rd straight
'With most of Buffalo focused on the Bills’ first NFL playoff game in 18 years going on at the same time, the last-place Sabres took a 1-0 lead on O’Reilly’s power-play goal at 1:50 of the second period.' … [Read more...] about Couturier stays hot, Flyers drop Sabres 4-1 for 3rd straight
Sabres lose to Flyers 4-1 on the road
'The third was no less forgiving for the men from Western New York. After 18 minutes of dull, lagging play from both sides, the Flyers iced the game for good with two empty-net goals in a span of less than a minute. Couturier netted the first, and second-year blue-liner Ivan Provorov crushed all hope of a last-second retaliation once he shot home Philadelphia's fourth goal of … [Read more...] about Sabres lose to Flyers 4-1 on the road