'So by next week, the Sabres should infuse the Amerks with 43 goals, 129 points and Ullmark, an AHL All-Star, and his backup, Adam Wilcox. The goalies have combined for 31 of Rochester’s 34 wins this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will soon replenish Amerks for AHL playoff run
Archives for 2018
Goalie Robin Lehner won’t make Sabres’ final road trip
'In the absence of Lehner and Ullmark, goalie Chad Johnson has started three straight games. The Sabres also have backup Adam Wilcox, who has never played an NHL game.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Robin Lehner won’t make Sabres’ final road trip
Friday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Lightning gunning for top spot (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Lightning preview (NHL.com) How to watch, live stream Lightning-Sabres (TampaBayLightning.com) Lightning vs. Sabres: Projected lines, storylines, injuries (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Sabres' Porter thinks the team's future is bright
'All those players are learning under head coach Chris Taylor. Porter thinks they really benefit from Taylor's pro experience, “He played the game for a long time and he knows the game really well, so I think he’s great at teaching, he understands what players are going through, traveling and the hardships of hockey, so he’s been really great down there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Porter thinks the team’s future is bright
For several Sabres, second chance awaits in Rochester
'"That was really the main focus," Porter said of the impending playoff run. "I'm happy to be here, come up here and do what I can. It's always great to be back in the NHL. So, I'm not looking too much into it. If I get in the lineup I'm going to play hard, and that's about it."' … [Read more...] about For several Sabres, second chance awaits in Rochester
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Redmond named to 2017-18 AHL Second All-Star team (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres seal their dubious fate: last place in NHL
'"It's the last home game of the year and they're in the position that they're in, and they worked harder than we did," Okposo said Wednesday after a 4-2 loss to Ottawa. "They didn't do anything special. They just got it by our D and went and forechecked, and we didn't have an answer for that. That's what's frustrating about it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres seal their dubious fate: last place in NHL
Healthy and producing, Nylander gets chance to show he belongs in NHL
'"It was my goal at the beginning of this year, obviously, but I got an injury there that you can't really do anything about," Nylander said. "I'm going to be working really hard just like I did last summer, be as prepared as possible to be with the Buffalo Sabres next year."' … [Read more...] about Healthy and producing, Nylander gets chance to show he belongs in NHL
Sabres reward Kevin Porter for leadership with Amerks
'"It's just a reward for the work he's done down in Rochester," Sabres coach Phil Housley said in KeyBank Center. "He's been a terrific leader for them. He's molded those young guys down there, and it's just a reward for him."' … [Read more...] about Sabres reward Kevin Porter for leadership with Amerks
Mike Harrington: Home was not where Sabres' hearts were
'That's just 27 points at home. Flat-out pathetic. Nobody else in the league has fewer than 36 points and nobody else in the East has fewer than 38.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Home was not where Sabres’ hearts were
The Wraparound: Ottawa Senators 4, Buffalo Sabres 2
'The Sabres' late-season slide continued. They are 2-7 in the last nine games. After dropping the home finale, Buffalo finished 11-25-4 in KeyBank Center this season.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Ottawa Senators 4, Buffalo Sabres 2
Jeanneret, Dunleavy weighing broadcasting futures with Sabres
'"When you get to be 75, things can change," he added. "I'm feeling pretty good, especially after dealing with all the (health) crap I had to deal with the last few years."' … [Read more...] about Jeanneret, Dunleavy weighing broadcasting futures with Sabres
We asked, you answered: What upgrades would you like to see at KeyBank Center?
'Biggest issue is the cleanliness. When you walk up to your seat in pregame and there's a 4-day old puddle of Pepsi and nachos grinded into the floor... you don't get a warm and fuzzy feeling.' … [Read more...] about We asked, you answered: What upgrades would you like to see at KeyBank Center?
Sabres lose to Senators in home finale, clinch 31st place
'“I don’t think anyone really coming in envisioned this,” Pominville said after a 4-2 loss to the hapless Ottawa Senators secured the Sabres 31st place. “Certainly not myself, being on the outside coming in and hoping we’d be headed in the right direction.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose to Senators in home finale, clinch 31st place
Productive stretch earns Alexander Nylander recall to Sabres
'“I just want to see him (do) what he’s done in Rochester recently,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “I think he’s gone to the hard areas, he’s going to the net much harder and using his skill.”' … [Read more...] about Productive stretch earns Alexander Nylander recall to Sabres