'And while the goal was a virtuoso move by May in burning Hall of Fame defenseman Ray Bourque and freezing veteran goalie Andy Moog, it has stood the test of time because of the word picture Jeanneret painted that night on WGR Radio. The cries of "May Day! May Day! May Day!" have re-appeared over the airwaves every spring since then, and the league often uses them as a way to … [Read more...] about 25 years later, ‘May Day’ goal remains signature moment in Sabres’ history
Archives for 2018
Sabres' Zach Bogosian nominated for King Clancy Trophy
'Bogosian, 27, started the charity with his wife, Bianca, as a way to raise money for cancer treatment, research, and patient care. Their "Kancer Jam" last month on the floor of KeyBank Center raised more than $70,000 for cancer research.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian nominated for King Clancy Trophy
Sabres' Antipin not sure if he'll be back
'Antipin never really grasped a system that should’ve played right into his strengths. Phil Housley wanted the Russian to be part of the play and help work the offense in the offensive zone. When Antipin did that, he was very effective, but it didn’t happen enough.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Antipin not sure if he’ll be back
Bogosian nominated for King Clancy Memorial Trophy
'Bogosian has raised over $100,000 to benefit Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center over the past two seasons through the work of his Bogo Bunch Foundation, which hosted its latest fundraiser, the Zach Bogosian Kancer Jam, in March.' … [Read more...] about Bogosian nominated for King Clancy Memorial Trophy
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks bring up six from Cincinnati (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Bucky Gleason: In 48-hour period this week, Buffalo sports could take dramatic upturn
'On Thursday, the Bills will take two first-round picks into the NFL Draft, including No. 12, with hopes of finding the next No. 12. They have six picks in the first 100 and nine across seven rounds. On Saturday, the NHL will hold its draft lottery in Toronto. The Sabres have the best chance of nabbing the first pick.' … [Read more...] about Bucky Gleason: In 48-hour period this week, Buffalo sports could take dramatic upturn
Monday's Rochester Coverage
The good, the bad and the ugly from the Amerks playoff weekend (WROC-TV) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Inside the Sabres: If not Robin Lehner, then who?
'Lehner is set to become a restricted free agent, and General Manager Jason Botterill hardly made it sound like a contract was coming.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: If not Robin Lehner, then who?
Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen only knows losing at NHL level
'In Ristolainen’s five seasons, the Sabres have finished dead last three times, including in 2017-18. The Finn has never sniffed the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen only knows losing at NHL level
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Ullmark, Amerks have uphill climb as save percentage goes downhill (Buffalo News) With family atmosphere, Amerks live up to preseason promise (Buffalo News) Amerks fall in to a 2-0 series hole as Ullmark struggles again in goal (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Syracuse Crunch wins wild game against Rochester to take control of playoff series (Syracuse Post … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' O'Reilly named finalist for Lady Byng Trophy
'Voting was done at the conclusion of the regular season by members of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association, and the winner will be announced June 20 at the NHL Awards Show.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly named finalist for Lady Byng Trophy
Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly named finalist for Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
'Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov and Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson are the other finalists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly named finalist for Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
Ryan O'Reilly nominated for the Lady Bying Trophy
'O'Reilly took just one minor penalty all season, a matching minor with Detroit's Hernik Zetterberg.' … [Read more...] about Ryan O’Reilly nominated for the Lady Bying Trophy
Sabres' Ryan O'Reilly named finalist for Lady Byng Trophy
'His 1,274 face-off wins were the most by any player since the NHL officially began tracking the statistic in 1997.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly named finalist for Lady Byng Trophy
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Physical response lacking as Amerks drop playoff opener (Buffalo News) Amerks Notebook: Depth charges Rochester; Borgen learning (Buffalo News) Amerks crunched in first playoff game since 2014 as Syracuse takes series lead (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Syracuse Crunch score four unanswered goals to top Rochester Americans in Game 1 (Auburn Citizen) Syracuse Crunch … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage