'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
Archives for February 2018
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
Ovechkin scores 38th in Capitals win against Sabres
'"There were some guys that weren't ready to play tonight," Buffalo coach Phil Housley said. "It was obvious right off the drop of the puck."' … [Read more...] about Ovechkin scores 38th in Capitals win against Sabres
Ovechkin goal stifles comeback effort in Washington
'"I've got to have the first one," Pominville said. "That's on me. I think I've just got to skate with him and not try to get the puck. I think I tried at least two times to get the puck and he kept getting my stick."' … [Read more...] about Ovechkin goal stifles comeback effort in Washington
With deadline approaching, Sabres scratch Kane in Washington
'"Management thought it was the best decision moving forward and the best decision for Evander," Housley said.' … [Read more...] about With deadline approaching, Sabres scratch Kane in Washington
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks reverse fortunes in Toronto with six-goal third period (Buffalo News) Amerks score six in the third in comeback win over Marlies (amerks.com) Tough Contest at Home (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
As deadline clock ticks, Sabres' road run shows no signs of ending
'"It just seems on the road we get focused," coach Phil Housley said after practice Friday in the Kettler Capitals Iceplex. "There's no distractions, we're on the bus together, we're going to the game together and focused on winning hockey games. At home, it just seems like the mentality right now because of what happened is tough to get out of that rut. We have to simplify our … [Read more...] about As deadline clock ticks, Sabres’ road run shows no signs of ending
Sabres Notebook: Goalie interference cuts both ways
'"If Howard wants to make the save on Kane's goal all he needs to do is go butterfly slide on the wraparound," tweeted Biron, the longtime Sabres and NHL netminder. "Pominville had no impact on the goal being scored. Howard played it wrong, simple call. Good goal."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Goalie interference cuts both ways
Saturday's Washington Coverage
Sabres could pose road block for Capitals (The Sports Xchange) Game 62: Capitals vs. Sabres Date, Time, How to Watch, Game Thread (NBC Sports Washington) Sabres at Capitals preview (NHL.com) Caps Host Sabres on Saturday Night (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Washington Coverage
Sabres' Ristolainen thinks his game can be even better
'“He leans on guys, he’s physical, he just has more urgency in his game and because of that, I think he’s getting rewarded in the production area.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen thinks his game can be even better
Improved all-around play has led to increased production for Ristolainen
'"He has really responded well," Housley said. "I think his game has gotten to be back where it should be. Not because he's getting production. I think just his compete and his battle, he leans on guys, he's physical, just has more urgency in his game. Because of that I think he's getting rewarded in the production area."' … [Read more...] about Improved all-around play has led to increased production for Ristolainen