Bruins look to continue road success against Sabres (The Sports Xcahange) Bruins at Sabres preview (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage
Archives for February 25, 2018
With trade imminent, Sabres tell Kane to take a seat
'Kane was a healthy scratch for Saturday night's 5-1 loss to the Washington Capitals, with a trade almost certainly taking place before Monday's 3 p.m. NHL deadline. It's a virtual certainty he will also sit out Sunday's 5 p.m. game against the Boston Bruins in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about With trade imminent, Sabres tell Kane to take a seat
Sabres Notebook: Gionta to Bruins?
'Gionta, 39, has made it clear he wants to sign with a contender in the Eastern Conference prior to Monday's NHL trade deadline so he will be eliglble for the Stanley Cup playoffs. Multiple outlets reported Saturday the Bruins have the lead for his services. His old team, the New Jersey Devils, are believed to be in the mix and another possibility could be the Toronto Maple … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Gionta to Bruins?
The Wraparound: Capitals 5, Sabres 1
'The Sabres had been 5-0-1 in their previous six road games and were trying to get a point in seven straight away from home for the first time since 2011. Instead they lost here for the fifth straight time (0-4-1).' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Capitals 5, Sabres 1
Inside the Sabres: College free agents could like openings in Buffalo
'"The biggest thing for me was just the opportunity that was here," said Sabres center Evan Rodrigues, who signed with Buffalo after completing his Boston University career in the spring of 2015. "I thought there might be a spot that I could come in and take right away."' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: College free agents could like openings in Buffalo
Inside the NHL: Deadline Day can reap rewards
'It's Buyer Beware time. Here's a quick look at some of the best deals in recent years, the kind that all GMs are aspiring to in the next couple of days.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Deadline Day can reap rewards
Anything could be on table for Sabres at trade deadline
'But beyond 20-goal winger Evander Kane and starting goalie Robin Lehner, do they have any assets teams really want? The Sabres aren’t exactly bursting with first-rate talent opponents covet.' … [Read more...] about Anything could be on table for Sabres at trade deadline
Sunday's Washington Coverage
Andre Burakovsky, Evgeny Kuznetsov speed Capitals to 5-1 win over Sabres (Washington Post) 3 reasons the Caps beat the Sabres (NBC Sports Washington) 3 stars of the game: Caps erupt in 3rd for dominant win over Sabres (NBC Sports Washington) Photo gallery (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Washington Coverage
Ovechkin scores 2 as Capitals beat Sabres 5-1
'“Focus a little bit more on the defensive end to start the game,” Reinhart said. “I think we gave them too much respect.”' … [Read more...] about Ovechkin scores 2 as Capitals beat Sabres 5-1
Capitals late surge secures 5-1 win over the Sabres
'The Buffalo Sabres made their only trip of the season to our nations capital. No Evander Kane in the lineup for Buffalo, with the trade deadline under 48 hours away. Kane has likely played his last game as a Buffalo Sabre.' … [Read more...] about Capitals late surge secures 5-1 win over the Sabres
The Sabres begin life without Evander Kane
'Kane will finish up with 196 games in Buffalo scoring 68 goals and 50 assists for 118 points. That’s an average of 28 goals every 82 games.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres begin life without Evander Kane
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Capitals
'"When you close the gap quicker it limits their time on the puck and limits their creativity. They have a lot of that. To start the game we gave them too much room, and they've got guys that are going to make plays."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Capitals
5 observations: Capitals stomp Sabres 5-1
'I'd be floored if Kane plays tomorrow night against the Bruins -- why would he? But with Robin Lehner getting the nod against the Capitals on Saturday there is a chance he has played his last game with the Sabres. Lehner won't be as hot of a commodity as Kane and the chances he gets dealt are much slimmer, but you never know? The same can be said for players like Josh Gorges, … [Read more...] about 5 observations: Capitals stomp Sabres 5-1
Former Sabres captain Brian Gionta expected to make return to NHL
'Bartlett added that Gionta would be signing with a team that will be a serious playoff contender but could not specify which team because the deal has not been signed.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres captain Brian Gionta expected to make return to NHL
Evander Kane to sit out Vs. Caps
'Kane, who had a red-hot first half of the season with 16 goals, has only scored four times since January 1. Although he never played in a game after being traded to Buffalo during the 2014-2015 season due to a shoulder injury, the star winger has scored 20 or more goals in each of his three seasons with the club.' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane to sit out Vs. Caps