'"I've gotten like 600-700 messages from people suffering in the same ways, all looking for support," Lehner told The Buffalo News a few hours before starting in goal against the Sabres in the preseason finale at Tribute Communities Centre. "Most of these are people I don't know, whom I've never met saying they're having the same feelings, the same experiences.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s a new look and new way of life for Robin Lehner
Archives for September 29, 2018
The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Islanders 4
'Jeff Skinner scored two of Buffalo's four second-period goals in a 90-second span Friday night as the Sabres outlasted the New York Islanders, 5-4, in their preseason finale at Tribute Communities Centre.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Islanders 4
Buffalo in the '70s: Joe Byron's anthems ring out at Sabres' games
'After singing the anthem, Byron would leave the penalty box, and try to find an open seat to watch the game. He never had a season ticket, and was never assigned a seat by the club. He’d wander the aisles, and on most occasions, a friendly fan would recognize him and invite him to sit.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo in the ’70s: Joe Byron’s anthems ring out at Sabres’ games
Saturday's New York Coverage
Robin Lehner and Thomas Greiss in close race for No. 1 Islanders goalie (Newsday) Postgame Notebook: Sabres 5, Islanders 4 (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage
Dahlin ignores the buzz, saying he’s not made the Sabres yet
'“He’ll have some growing pains, but he’s got a terrific shot,” Bowman told The Associated Press. “He’s got what they call a nose for the net. Bobby Orr did that.”' … [Read more...] about Dahlin ignores the buzz, saying he’s not made the Sabres yet
No. 1 pick Rasmus Dahlin scores in Sabres win over Islanders
'"It’s always nice to get on the board. It’s nice to execute on offence, Skinner said. "We have a chance to clean some things up in the next week or so and be ready for the regular season."' … [Read more...] about No. 1 pick Rasmus Dahlin scores in Sabres win over Islanders
Sabres close out preseason with 5-4 win over Islanders
'The Islanders got on the board first thanks to Josh Bailey, but Zemgus Girgensons tipped a Brendan Guhle shot past Lehner 58 seconds later, tying the score 1-1. The teams combined for six goals in the middle frame with four of them coming courtesy of the Sabres. Casey Nelson opened things up, giving the Sabres a 2-1 lead. Shortly after, Dahlin let a wrist shot go from the … [Read more...] about Sabres close out preseason with 5-4 win over Islanders
The Sabres get their last chance to impress before the regular season
'Of all the other young players, I think Nylander and Pilut are the guy that have taken jobs.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres get their last chance to impress before the regular season
On the bubble: What Sabres veterans are in danger of being waived to Rochester?
'Beaulieu looks like a different and more confident player than the player that fans saw last season. Beaulieu has a cannon of a shot, something we did not see enough of last year, with only one goal last year while being rotated in and out of the lineup. But Beaulieu looks like he's steadied up his game and can be a solid 6th/7th defenseman for this team.' … [Read more...] about On the bubble: What Sabres veterans are in danger of being waived to Rochester?
Skinner, Dahlin lead Sabres to 5-4 win over Islanders in preseason finale
'Buffalo ends the preseason with a 3-4-0 record.' … [Read more...] about Skinner, Dahlin lead Sabres to 5-4 win over Islanders in preseason finale
Skinner scores twice as Sabres cap preseason with win over Isles
'"I'd like to have ended it 5-3, the way we came into the third period," Housley said. "But it's a valuable lesson. Not only for our young players, the whole team."' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores twice as Sabres cap preseason with win over Isles
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Powell eyeing Amerks roster spot out of camp (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage