'"It's always a great rivalry," Housley said after practice on Sunday. "Just knowing where our opponent is at, they've lost their last three and the coach came out and said they're going to practice [hard] today. We've got to be well aware that they're going to be ready to go, and we've got to rebound from our last game. I think there were areas we needed to improve on going … [Read more...] about Sabres getting ready to face Toronto for the first time this season
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Eichel skating again; Guhle called up from Rochester
'Eichel's original timeline for a return to the lineup was four-to-six weeks, and he has just passed the three-week mark of the recovery process. The hope for Eichel and the Sabres is to get him back on the ice for some portion of the final stretch of games.' … [Read more...] about Eichel skating again; Guhle called up from Rochester
Guhle, Criscuolo recalled by Sabres
'Criscuolo is currently second on the Amerks with 34 points and leads the team in goals, with 15. Guhle, who recorded his first NHL point with the Sabres in January, has eight goals in 47 games with Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Guhle, Criscuolo recalled by Sabres
Eichel begins skating after suffering ankle injury
'“There’s no timeline on it. We don’t want to put him on that sort of pressure,” Housley said after practice. “He has staked. He started skating on (Saturday). That’s good to see him making progress.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel begins skating after suffering ankle injury
Eichel back on skates
'“You never know how these things react. You don’t want to put a timeline on it,” he added. “It’s a step in the right direction but obviously he wants to play some games before the end of the year.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel back on skates
Sabres look forward to renewal of rivalry with Leafs
'"I've been waiting all year for this game," Scandella said. "I know that there's a huge rivalry with the Leafs and we haven't played them all year. I've been on the team for how many games now, 65 games? And we haven't played them yet. So, I've been itching for this one."' … [Read more...] about Sabres look forward to renewal of rivalry with Leafs
Sabres recall Criscuolo, Guhle
'Criscuolo (5'9", 172 lbs., 5/5/1992) joins the Sabres for his second career recall after appearing in eight games with the team earlier this season. He currently leads all Rochester skaters with 15 goals and is tied for second on the team with 34 points, including 10 points (3+7) in his last 10 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Criscuolo, Guhle
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks double up Laval with 4-2 win (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Nothing to see with Sabres the rest of the way? Not really
'Jack Eichel: The Sabres have issued no medical updates on their franchise center, who suffered a high ankle sprain Feb. 10 in Boston. He's been on the shelf for three weeks now and has yet to skate, although he has been seen around the arena not wearing a boot on his foot. Eichel would certainly want to be on the ice for the matchups against the Leafs but even those games will … [Read more...] about Nothing to see with Sabres the rest of the way? Not really
Inside the Sabres: It comes down to a matter of respect
'Too many Sabres either don't care or think they're in charge. Coach Phil Housley has a great knack for forecasting exactly what the opponent will do, and he explains it clearly in the morning. When the puck drops, the opponent follows the blueprint and the Sabres stand there and get run over.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: It comes down to a matter of respect
Inside the NHL: Final words on the complex Evander Kane puzzle
'Sabres players bemoaned the loss of Kane's offense. But at least publicly, there weren't a lot of well-wishes either in person or on social media toward him. It continues to feel like Jack Eichel and Sam Reinhart were his two biggest boosters on the club and the rest of the team didn't have much use for him at times.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Final words on the complex Evander Kane puzzle
Sabre Ryan O'Reilly to hold social event for fans
'He is expected at the Tops on Maple Road in Amherst on March 6th at 5:00 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabre Ryan O’Reilly to hold social event for fans
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
O'Regan scores two in Amerks win in Toronto (Buffalo News) O’Regan, Ullmark lead Amerks to 4-1 win in Toronto (Amerks.com) Marlies Battle Tough at Home (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres punch back too late against Panthers
'"We can't give up two defensive-zone faceoff goals against," Housley said. "That's attention to detail. We talked about that before the game. That's just awareness and not picking up our checks."' … [Read more...] about Sabres punch back too late against Panthers
Sabres Notebook: Nelson, Antipin pair well; Rodrigues injured
'"It's been going great," Nelson said. "I think we both move the puck pretty well, help each other out."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Nelson, Antipin pair well; Rodrigues injured