'Porter is third in scoring for the Amerks this season with 16 goals and 24 assists for 40 points in 64 games. The Detroit native has appeared in 249 NHL games and has scored 29 goals to go with 29 assists at the top level.' … [Read more...] about Nylander, Porter earn late-season call-ups to parent Sabres
Archives for 2018
Jason Pominville strong veteran voice for struggling Sabres
'“He’s not going to be the loudmouth of the room,” Sabres winger Scott Wilson said last week. “He’s just one of those guys when he talks, everybody shuts up and listens. It’s been great for me having him around.”' … [Read more...] about Jason Pominville strong veteran voice for struggling Sabres
Sabres recall Alexander Nylander, Kevin Porter from Amerks
'Nylander, 20, played four NHL games last season. Following a slow start this year, the Swede has caught fire, compiling five goals and 16 points in his last 20 outings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Alexander Nylander, Kevin Porter from Amerks
Wedneday's Ottawa Coverage
Draft lottery odds on the line as Senators face Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Game Day: Ottawa Senators at Buffalo Sabres (Ottawa Sun) A match for pride (Le Droit) Senators, Sabres playing out the string (The Sports Xchange) Senators at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Game Day 5: Sens vs Sabres (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Wedneday’s Ottawa Coverage
Mittelstadt signs with NHL's Buffalo Sabres
'Buffalo, with the worst record in the NHL, will not qualify for the playoffs for a seventh consecutive season. Mittelstadt and Company hope to change that next year.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt signs with NHL’s Buffalo Sabres
Sabres recall Nylander, Porter from AHL’s Rochester Americans
'Both Nylander and Porter are expected to be sent back to the Americans prior to the start of the Calder Cup playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Nylander, Porter from AHL’s Rochester Americans
Sabres call up a pair from Rochester
'Nylander got off to a rough start to the 2017-18 season in Rochester after returning from a lower-body injury during the Sabres Prospects Challenge in September. After just two goals and four assists in the first 15 games of the season, Nylander was loaned to the Swedish National Hockey team for the IIHF World Junior Championship in Buffalo. He scored a goal and added six … [Read more...] about Sabres call up a pair from Rochester
Sabres recall Nylander, Porter from Amerks
'Buffalo's first-round pick (8th overall) in the 2016 NHL Draft, Nylander recorded one assist in four games for the Sabres after making his NHL debut last season. Currently in his second pro season, the Calgary, Alberta native has 54 points (17+37) in 113 career games for the Amerks, including eight points (2+6) in his last eight contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Nylander, Porter from Amerks
As points pile up, Sabres' Reinhart living up to draft promise
'The game he can play features 19 goals and 37 points in the last 41 games – exactly half a season. That would be 38 goals and 74 points in 82 games if Reinhart's first half mirrored his second half.' … [Read more...] about As points pile up, Sabres’ Reinhart living up to draft promise
Mike Harrington: Housley, Botterill have players' backs when NHL doesn't
'Part of me says Housley and Botterill should have howled long and hard, especially Monday when they would have had the full attention of the ravenous Toronto media corps. Botterill was trying to enjoy a family Easter function on Sunday but it had to be difficult. The word is he chewed the ear off Player Safety officials regarding the decision.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Housley, Botterill have players’ backs when NHL doesn’t
Sabres Notebook: Players feel for Antipin; Eichel named NHL Third Star
'"I understand that type of check can happen often in a game," Antipin's defense partner, Justin Falk, said Monday. "Victor got caught a little bit away from the glass, and when Hartnell finished him there was a little bit of a whiplash effect going in.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Players feel for Antipin; Eichel named NHL Third Star
The Wraparound: Maple Leafs 5, Sabres 2
'Toronto methodically pulled away from Buffalo, making sure the visitors didn't win for the second consecutive Monday. The Leafs used a three-goal second period to drop the Sabres, 5-2, in Air Canada Centre.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Maple Leafs 5, Sabres 2
Sabres can’t match Maple Leafs’ skill
'Two days after arguably their most impressive victory this season – remember, there are only 25 to choose from – they reverted back to their regular ways, losing their 54th game (42nd in regulation).' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t match Maple Leafs’ skill
Sabres notes: Sam Reinhart never doubted talents in tough times
'“It’s a little nice knowing I prepared the same way, I’ve done the exact same things to get ready and be way more consistent, because obviously it’s been a good stretch,” Reinhart said prior to the tilt inside the Air Canada Centre. “But even when I wasn’t going well, I was still doing the right things to try to make it turn.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Sam Reinhart never doubted talents in tough times
Tuesday's Toronto Coverage
Swede victory: Nylander, Johnsson lead Maple Leafs to win over Sabres (Toronto Sun) Simmons: Props to Lamoriello in this record-setting Leafs season (Toronto Sun) Leafs’ Hyman, already a workhorse, prepared to go one step further in the playoffs (Toronto Sun) Leafs Locker: McElhinney, Martin running out of playing time (Toronto Sun) Andreas Johnsson impresses as Leafs beat … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Toronto Coverage