'"This was my favorite team growing up," said the native of South St. Paul, Minn. "Minnesota didn't have a team, so I always rooted for Hasek and the Sabres. It was pretty cool to sign with the team that I always dreamed of playing on. I thought it would be a good fit for me, and I'm really glad I signed here."' … [Read more...] about Adam Wilcox’s dream to follow in Dominik Hasek’s footsteps nears reality
Archives for March 31, 2018
Sabres Notebook: Music City rocking; O'Reilly's minutes down; new lines
'"It will be a lot different," Housley said in KeyBank Center. "Saturday night in Nashville – any night, but mostly Saturday night – it's really a tough place to play, and the crowd will be roaring. It's one of the most entertaining places."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Music City rocking; O’Reilly’s minutes down; new lines
Recall to Sabres special for goalie Adam Wilcox: ‘It’s just really cool’
'“I’m honored to be up with the Sabres here, even if it is the final week, it’s just really cool,” said Wilcox, who has sported a Sabres mask all season. “I’ve had a smile on my face the whole time.”' … [Read more...] about Recall to Sabres special for goalie Adam Wilcox: ‘It’s just really cool’
Sabres notes: Phil Housley expects ‘electric’ atmosphere in Nashville
'“Saturday night in Nashville – any night – but mostly Saturday night, it’s really a tough place to play and the crowd will be roaring,” said Housley, who spent four years as an assistant coach with the Predators. “It’s going to be a great experience for our guys and a great challenge. … It’ll be electric in there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Phil Housley expects ‘electric’ atmosphere in Nashville
Saturday's Nashville Coverage
Tolvanen could debut as Predators seek possible clincher (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Predators preview (NHL.com) How to Watch, Live Stream Sabres vs. Preds (NashvillePredators.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Nashville Coverage
Sabres' Wilcox excited to be here
'Housley wouldn’t say if Wilcox will get into a game or if Lehner or Ullmark are out for the rest of the season. Wilcox played one period of a preseason game against Pittsburgh. Housley liked the guy from his hometown, “He’s the pride of South St. Paul, but he’s a great kid and that’s why we signed him. He just brings energy, he works hard down there and he’s won some important … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Wilcox excited to be here
Wilcox honored by chance to play for childhood team
'"I figured he was telling me if I was going to play the next day, so it was quite the pleasant surprise to get that," Wilcox said. "Anytime you get a call-up to the NHL, you're honored. Pretty cool experience. This is my third time and it still feels like the first time."' … [Read more...] about Wilcox honored by chance to play for childhood team
Sabres recall Wilcox from Rochester
'Wilcox (6'0", 189 lbs., 11/26/1992) joins the Sabres for his first recall of the season after signing as an unrestricted free agent on July 1. Currently in his fourth professional season, Wilcox has posted an 11-7-7 record with a .903 save percentage and a 2.82 goals-against average in 28 games for the Amerks this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Wilcox from Rochester
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Blackwell scores game-winner in OT for Amerks (Buffalo News) Blackwell's big night sends Amerks past Checkers in overtime (Amerks.com) Wilcox heads to Buffalo, Kasdorf up from Cincinnati (Amerks.com) Checkers pick up a point in OT loss to Amerks (GoCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage