'The Sabres are watching Kane's exploits closely, of course. San Jose would owe Buffalo a first-round pick in 2019 if Kane re-signs with the Sharks as a free agent or if San Jose wins the Stanley Cup. The Sharks are second in the Pacific Division, three points ahead of Los Angeles.' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane nets first career hat trick in four-goal game for Sharks
Archives for March 2018
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo practices, feeling healthy after concussion
'“That kind of runs through your mind, ‘Oh no, I hope it doesn’t happen again,’ and, ‘Here we go,’” an upbeat Okposo said Friday after practicing with his teammates for the first time since getting hurt March 8. “But it wasn’t really like that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo practices, feeling healthy after concussion
Linus Ullmark back with Sabres after birth of son
'“I’m speechless,” Ullmark said. “You’re standing there, you can’t do anything without giving your wife your support and even that isn’t enough sometimes through all the pain and suffering. But it was worth it in the end. … We’re on cloud nine.”' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark back with Sabres after birth of son
Saturday's Chicago Coverage
Saturday’s matchup: Blackhawks at Sabres (Chicago Tribune) Okposo, Eichel may return for Sabres vs. Blackhawks (The Sports Xchange) Blackhawks at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Game Notes: March 17 at Buffalo Sabres (ChicagoBlackhawks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Chicago Coverage
Sabres' Okposo returns to practice from a concussion
'Okposo said the hit was just a freak thing where two players didn’t see each until the last second. He admitted that when he left the ice, he was thinking about last season, “Yes, that runs through your mind thinking, ‘Oh no, I hope it doesn’t happen again' and then here we go, but it wasn’t really like that, I didn’t have many symptoms, mood wasn’t affected, sleep wasn’t … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo returns to practice from a concussion
Okposo returns to practice with Sabres
'"Yeah, that kind of runs through your mind, 'Oh no, I hope it doesn't happen again,' and, 'Here we go,'" Okposo said. "But it wasn't really like that. I didn't have many symptoms. Mood wasn't affected, sleep wasn't affected, so I saw the people that I needed to and feeling good and ready to get back at it."' … [Read more...] about Okposo returns to practice with Sabres
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Czarnik’s hat trick lifts Bruins over Amerks (Buffalo News) P-Bruins 5, Americans 3: Hat trick for Czarnik (Providence Journal) Amerks drop 5-3 decision to Bruins (Amerks.com) Czarnik’s hat-trick leads P-Bruins over Amerks (ProvidenceBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
As fighting disappears, bouts like Beaulieu-Martin stand out
'"We've been off for a long time, and it just didn't seem like we were into it right away," said Beaulieu, whose team hadn't played since Saturday. "I just wanted to spark the boys a little bit."' … [Read more...] about As fighting disappears, bouts like Beaulieu-Martin stand out
Mike Harrington: Game by game, Guhle is making progress
'"I want to show the staff and the organization that I can play in this league and play a lot of minutes," Guhle said Thursday prior to the Sabres' loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. "I want to put some trust in me for next year and for myself I want to improve my game the best I can."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Game by game, Guhle is making progress
Sabres Notebook: Buffalo set to honor Pfalzer; O'Reilly quick on draw
'The Getzville native, who helped the U.S. women win Olympic gold last month, will take part in a hockey doubleheader and the St. Patrick's Day parade. The Sabres and Beauts will recognize her before their games Saturday, and she will march Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Buffalo set to honor Pfalzer; O’Reilly quick on draw
The Wraparound: Maple Leafs 5, Sabres 2
'Toronto scored once on the power play, but the Maple Leafs added three even-strength and one empty-net goal, leaving KeyBank Center with a 5-2 victory Thursday night. Backed by their boisterous, border-crossing fans, Toronto won for just the fifth time in the last 24 visits.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Maple Leafs 5, Sabres 2
Sabres start slowly, fall to Maple Leafs
'“In this league, if you get down by a couple against a good team early on, it’s tough to fight your way back,” Beaulieu said. “The second and third we played a lot better.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres start slowly, fall to Maple Leafs
Sabres notes: Evan Rodrigues returns feeling confident
'“I was feeling good, feeling confident, I was put in a lot of good situations to succeed,” Rodrigues said. “My linemates were playing great at the same time, so I think (we’re) just starting to click. I felt like every time I was on the ice I wanted the puck on my stick and I wanted to be the guy to make a play.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Evan Rodrigues returns feeling confident
Friday's Toronto Coverage
Maple Leafs out-duel Sabres but rare win in Buffalo comes at cost (Toronto Sun) No Andy? Maple Leafs have overcome other injuries to stars (Toronto Sun) Leafs Locker: Roman soldier looks to playoffs (Toronto Sun) Leafs handle Sabres but injuries pile up (Toronto Star) Four takeaways from Leafs’ road win over Sabres (Toronto Star) Big tipper van Riemsdyk might be out of … [Read more...] about Friday’s Toronto Coverage
Van Riemsdyk scores twice, Leafs beat Sabres 5-2
'“We just can’t allow ourselves to get behind like that early in the game,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “It was a tale of two games. Last game we play them here, same thing happened, we got that two-goal lead. It was just a reversal tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Van Riemsdyk scores twice, Leafs beat Sabres 5-2