Archives for March 2, 2018

'After opening the season just 1-8-3, Johnson is 5-2 in his last seven starts. He has a .932 save percentage and 2.00 goals-against average during the run, improving his confidence and the trust his teammates have in him.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Chad Johnson irons out his wrinkles in the crease

'"I think everything is just starting to click," the 24-year-old said. "I'm just starting to get rolling and hopefully keep it going here."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rodrigues making most of Eichel-less opportunity

'The 24-year-old has made an impact during his two professional seasons. He was the American Hockey League Rookie of the Year last season, putting up 23 goals and 58 points in 63 games. He had seven goals and 25 points in 31 minor-league games this year, plus no goals and four assists in 19 NHL games.' … [Read more...] about Newcomer Dan O’Regan hopes comfort with Amerks leads to spot with Sabres

'Most fans sit in their seats with winter coats on and some sport toques, gloves or scarves because the seating bowl is so chilly. That is not the norm in NHL arenas. The seats themselves are the original ones from 1996 and many are dirty or damaged. Cup holders are broken and rusted. Floors are dirty and sticky. Some fans say many bathrooms, particularly on the 300 level, have … [Read more...] about Sabres agree that KeyBank Center needs an extreme makeover

'Ever wonder why "Buffalo" can be spotted on the retro Pepsi-Cola logo on some vintage hockey jerseys? Colin Dabkowski did, and he looked into what might be "one of the more brazen marketing moves in local sports history."' … [Read more...] about ‘We sat in the blues at the Aud’: Memories of the AHL Buffalo Bisons