'In a release, the Sabres say no further information or comment will be released at this time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suspend Berglund indefinitely for failure to report
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Eichel scores twice but Caps edge Sabres in a shootout
'Ovechkin would score what proved to be the game-winning goal in the shootout as Copley stoned Jason Pominville to help secure the win.' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores twice but Caps edge Sabres in a shootout
Sabres suspend Patrik Berglund
'Berglund, who was acquired from St. Louis in a trade that brought the veteran centerman to Buffalo in exchange for Ryan O'Reilly over the summer, has just four points (2G, 2A) in 23 games this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suspend Patrik Berglund
Ovechkin scores once in Capitals win against Sabres
'Jack Eichel scored twice for Buffalo (19-9-5), which had won two straight. Carter Hutton made 35 saves.' … [Read more...] about Ovechkin scores once in Capitals win against Sabres
Dahlin records 1st 3-point night of career in shootout loss to Capitals
'"Our compete came out there in the third. Some gys stepped up, made some big plays for us," Eichel said. "We only get a point out of the game, but I thought we had a chance to get two. You can't let this one hang over your head too long. We're playing in less than 24 hours so we've got to get to Boston, get ready to play another really good hockey team that beat us up pretty … [Read more...] about Dahlin records 1st 3-point night of career in shootout loss to Capitals
Sabres recall Matt Hunwick
'Hunwick (5'11", 194 lbs., 5/21/1985) has missed the first 32 games of the NHL season due to injury. He returns to the team after making his season debut during a conditioning loan with the Americans, during which he recorded an assist and a plus-2 rating.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Matt Hunwick
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks get series sweep on C.J. Smith's goal in overtime (Buffalo News) Monsters fall in overtime, 2-1, to Rochester Amerks (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Amerks top Monsters in OT to complete weekend sweep (Amerks.com) Monsters Fall to Rochester in Overtime, 2-1 (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres can get a true gauge of their progress in matchups with Caps
'"It's going to be a very good test," said coach Phil Housley. "Washington is healthy right now. They've got their full lineup so it's going to be a great challenge for our guys to get ready to play in difficult circumstances in their building not getting the matchups we want. There's going to be a lot of responsibility, especially on our young guys, to face a heavy team."' … [Read more...] about Sabres can get a true gauge of their progress in matchups with Caps
Sabres Notebook: Dahlin excited to return to Washington
'"It's going to be special for me," Dahlin said after practice Friday in HarborCenter. "Playing Ovechkin and then playing Backstrom, who's been one of my biggest idols since I started playing hockey is going to be huge. But it has to be like every other game: You go out and play my game and not focus on them too much."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Dahlin excited to return to Washington
Goalie Carter Hutton’s puck-handling skills key asset for Sabres
'“It’s been every D-man’s dream to play with a goalie who can play the puck like that,” Sabres defenseman Nathan Beaulieu said.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Carter Hutton’s puck-handling skills key asset for Sabres
Sabres’ Zach Bogosian ‘looked like a man possessed’ against Coyotes
'“It’s great, I mean, he’s got such a passion for the game,” Housley said of Ovechkin finally winning. “There’s been a lot of pressure on Washington winning all the Presidents’ Trophies and not getting to the final. They’ve had some tough competition always going through Pittsburgh.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian ‘looked like a man possessed’ against Coyotes
Saturday's Washington Coverage
Sabres will try to cool off Capitals' red-hot Ovechkin (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Capitals preview (NHL.com) Caps to Spend Saturday Night with Sabres (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Washington Coverage
Ultimate Leafs Fan: Breaking the Buffalo curse
'These cross-border games always have an edgy side. Maybe it lingers from Buffalo getting snubbed from inclusion in the 1967 expansion, the Sabres hiring Imlach from the Leafs or more recently, Toronto trying to woo the beloved Bills away.' … [Read more...] about Ultimate Leafs Fan: Breaking the Buffalo curse
The Sabres let three players rest as they get ready for the Capitals
'It’s not surprising that Bogosian is banged up with the type of game he’s been playing. He’s been physical and he blocks a lot of shots. Phil Housley admires the way No. 4 plays, “He looks like a man possessed out there. He was very physical, I know he got into a bit of a confrontation which caught him off guard a little bit, but he rose to the occasion and provided some … [Read more...] about The Sabres let three players rest as they get ready for the Capitals
Wyshynski - All it takes is one good line to power the rest of your roster
'"The good news for Buffalo is that the trend in the NHL is that all it does take is one dynamic duo or one good line to power the rest of your roster. We saw it with Colorado last year, and in some cases this year. We saw it with the Devils last year with the Taylor Hall line. As long as Eichel and Skinner stay healthy, this can keep rolling."' … [Read more...] about Wyshynski – All it takes is one good line to power the rest of your roster