'“It was unexpected, but truthfully I don’t really think about it that much, it’s not something I worry about getting ready for the next game, but it’s guys looking and saying maybe he affects the game more and it’s nice that guys recognize those little things, so it’s a compliment.”' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly is considered the fifth most underrated player in the NHL
Archives for March 2018
While the losses pile up for the Sabres, so too are the games lost to injury
'The Sabres led the league in man-games lost to injury with 248 through Saturday's games. The Colorado Avalanche are second at 242 games.' … [Read more...] about While the losses pile up for the Sabres, so too are the games lost to injury
Sabres assign Bailey, O'Regan to Amerks
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned forwards Justin Bailey and Danny O'Regan to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Bailey, O’Regan to Amerks
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks top Crunch in shootout for 30th win of season (Amerks.com) Crunch steal one point in 5-4 shootout loss to Amerks (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
After long year, Justin Bailey cashes in his shot with Sabres
'"Anytime you can help your team against a good team like that it, it's a good feeling," Bailey said in KeyBank Center. "It's been a season of ups and downs this year, so it was definitely good to get one."' … [Read more...] about After long year, Justin Bailey cashes in his shot with Sabres
Mike Harrington: Two points after two points, Golden Knights keep grinding out wins
'"Early on in the year, everyone was talking about the 'Vegas Flu' and how this team couldn't win on the road," said forward David Perron, whose overtime goal beat the Sabres at T-Mobile Arena in October. "But we're happy we're finding a way to win a lot of games on the road now and turn that around."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Two points after two points, Golden Knights keep grinding out wins
Sabres Notebook: Lehner has his moments; change to 50/50 raffle; Antipin sits
'"There's usually Grade A chances in overtime," said Lehner, whose team fell to 6-12 in overtime, including 1-2 in shootouts. "We've been playing a lot better in overtime as of late, but unfortunately we couldn't get the win." … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Lehner has his moments; change to 50/50 raffle; Antipin sits
The Wraparound: Golden Knights 2, Sabres 1 (SO)
'Having a scoreless middle period could be considered a win for the Sabres. During second periods this season, Buffalo has been outscored, 85-57. Vegas has outscored its opponents, 77-61, during the second period.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Golden Knights 2, Sabres 1 (SO)
Inside the Sabres: Robin Lehner shifts gears in drive for success, comfort
'The Buffalo Sabres goalie is like the Horse of a Different Color from "The Wizard of Oz." He seems to change every time he takes the ice. He's used at least nine combinations of pads, blockers, gloves and masks, and it might be more.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Robin Lehner shifts gears in drive for success, comfort
Inside the NHL: New rules provide no incentive to be All In For Dahlin
'In the wake of that tankfest, the NHL changed the lottery rules. The odds of winning were dropped, with the last-place team now having only an 18 percent of the winning ping pong balls – or an 82 percent chance of losing. And now the top three picks are lottery competitions, so a team finishing last could drop all the way to fourth in draft order if it loses all three … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: New rules provide no incentive to be All In For Dahlin
Sabres blow late lead, lose shootout to Golden Knights
'“We definitely outplayed them in the second and third period,” Bailey said. “We’ve just got to figure out how to close games there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow late lead, lose shootout to Golden Knights
Sabres notes: Golden Knights’ Jonathan Marchessault quietly productive
'These days, Marchessault, who is making $750,000 this season, is perhaps the NHL’s most underrated player and biggest bargain. Having compiled 22 goals and 65 points through 65 games, he’s the leading scorer on the greatest expansion team in NHL history.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Golden Knights’ Jonathan Marchessault quietly productive
Sunday's Vegas Coverage
Knights win, set NHL record for road victories by expansion team (Las Vegas Review Journal) Golden Knights sign defenseman from Bemidji State (Las Vegas Review Journal) Haula lifts Golden Knights to shootout win in Buffalo (Las Vegas Sun) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Golden Knights 2, Sabres 1 (SO): 3 Takeaways (VegasGoldenKnights.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Vegas Coverage
Vegas beats Buffalo 2-1 in shootout to win 20th road game
'“But we had an opportunity to close that game out with 4½ minutes to go and those are the areas we have to learn as we move forward,” Housley added.' … [Read more...] about Vegas beats Buffalo 2-1 in shootout to win 20th road game
Vegas defeats Sabres 2-1 in shootout
'Robin Lehner gets pulled out of position, and a lucky bounce for Vegas ties the score at one apiece.' … [Read more...] about Vegas defeats Sabres 2-1 in shootout