Amerks lose third straight in New England (Buffalo News) Smith's hat-trick not enough for Amerks in loss to Hartford (Amerks.com) Resilient Pack grab third consecutive win (HartfordWolfPack.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Archives for 2018
Sabres' young trio takes big step against Blackhawks
'"We were flying," Baptiste said in a jubilant KeyBank Center dressing room. "We were really going in that third period. It's exciting. We're all three guys that are trying to really establish ourselves in the NHL. We're going 110 percent at all times.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ young trio takes big step against Blackhawks
Mike Harrington: It's stunning to see how fast the Blackhawks have fallen
'"It's very humbling," Kane said after the latest defeat dropped the Hawks to 6-15-1 in their last 22 games. "Hopefully we can look back on this and somehow say it's a good thing. A lot of us have to look in here and find a way to re-establish that winning culture. We have a different group than we've had in the past. We can't lean back on the experiences this team has had in … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s stunning to see how fast the Blackhawks have fallen
Sabres Notebook: Pfalzer shows off gold; Eichel plays through pain
'"I'm so happy to come home," said Pfalzer, who flew in from Florida on Friday night. "It's been insane. We came from South Korea to L.A., then we went back to Tampa, where we've been training all year, and then we went to Washington D.C. and then New York and spent some time there.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Pfalzer shows off gold; Eichel plays through pain
The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Blackhawks 3
'The Sabres' last victory over Chicago was Dec. 11, 2009. Thomas Vanek and Clarke MacArthur scored, while Lalime made 39 saves in a 2-1 victory. Since then, the Blackhawks have won three Stanley Cups.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Blackhawks 3
Inside the Sabres: Assistant GM Steve Greeley is on the rise, sees Buffalo doing the same
'"It's flattering," said Greeley, who saw the interview as a sign the Sabres are doing things right. "Obviously, our record is not great, but I think we're doing things the right way. I think Jason's got good people working for him. The Pegulas have brought nice people in.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Assistant GM Steve Greeley is on the rise, sees Buffalo doing the same
Inside the NHL: KeyBank takeover by Leafs fans a low moment in Sabres' lost season
'I've been going to Sabres-Leafs games since the 1970s in the Aud and there is no question in my mind there has never been a Buffalo crowd as dominated by Toronto followers as the one we saw here Thursday night. You had to scan with binoculars to find someone in an odd Sabres jersey here and there because they were swallowed up by a sea of Leafs blue and white.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: KeyBank takeover by Leafs fans a low moment in Sabres’ lost season
Nick Baptiste stars in rare Sabres win over Blackhawks
'“That’s been a focus of our team that last little while, is just getting shots to the net, getting bodies to the net and scoring some ugly ones,” Baptiste said. “We got a couple tonight. That’s what it takes to score goals in this league and win.”' … [Read more...] about Nick Baptiste stars in rare Sabres win over Blackhawks
Sabres notes: Nathan Beaulieu ‘big believer in fighting’
'“I’m a big believer in fighting in hockey,” Beaulieu said prior to recording an assist in Saturday afternoon’s 5-3 win against the Chicago Blackhawks. “I feel like there’s a place for it and I feel like there’s a lot guys that are in the league that they should be because of it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Nathan Beaulieu ‘big believer in fighting’
Sunday's Chicago Coverage
Blackhawks' long winning streak against Sabres ends with 5-3 loss (Chicago Tribune) Photo gallery (Chicago Tribune) Blackhawks can’t hold third-period lead in loss to lowly Sabres (Chicago Sun Times) J-F Berube edging ahead of Anton Forsberg in Blackhawks’ battle of backups (Chicago Sun Times) The pros and cons of reuniting Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews on Blackhawks top … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Chicago Coverage
Baptiste lifts Sabres to 5-3 win over Blackhawks
'“Definitely some lucky bounces, that’s for sure,” said Sabres center Ryan O’Reilly, who had a goal and an assist. “A little luck of the Irish tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Baptiste lifts Sabres to 5-3 win over Blackhawks
Looking ahead for the Sabres: Fix the blue line, get Housley some help
'The general manager has now had a full season to see what works and what doesn't, which players fit his plan and which do not. At this point, Eichel should be the only untouchable on the current roster.' … [Read more...] about Looking ahead for the Sabres: Fix the blue line, get Housley some help
Sabres score late, defeat Chicago 5-3
'I am not sure if it will officially be credited as a power play goal, but Nick Baptiste's beautiful tip of a Marco Scandella shot from the point has given Buffalo a one-goal lead late in this game. Great goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres score late, defeat Chicago 5-3
Sabres' Eichel made his return from an ankle injury
'It was a pretty quiet return off the bat for Eichel. He appeared to be skating well, but really didn’t get loose for much in his 5:46 of playing time. He admitted in the postgame show that things were slow for him to start.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel made his return from an ankle injury
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Blackhawks
'"Love the outcome. Big win. First time beating the Blackhawks [since 2009]. Huge home win, fun to be a part of. I thought we played well. They're a good team on the rush, and Johnson was really good in net for us."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Blackhawks