'"I was definitely getting a little frustrated, but I don't want to show my emotions. I don't want to let my teammates know. But, yeah, it was starting to get to me," he said. "I was getting looks and wasn't able to find a way to put them in. It was nice to have a chance to get out there and pull through for the guys."' … [Read more...] about Pominville nets overtime winner as Sabres top first-place Lightning
Archives for 2018
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Sound Tigers win in OT at Rochester (Connecticut Post) Amerks close out February with 2-1 overtime loss to Sound Tigers (Amerks.com) St. Denis Lifts Bridgeport to OT Win at Rochester (SoundTigers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
With post-deadline roster set, Sabres move on to rugged final 19 games
'"We have to do a lot of things differently," said O'Reilly, now the team's top active player in goals (18) and points (45) with Kane traded and Jack Eichel injured. "We have to find a way to be much more consistent. It's our turn to build a foundation. We have to prove to this organization and this city that we can change things here and I want to be a part of it."' … [Read more...] about With post-deadline roster set, Sabres move on to rugged final 19 games
Sabres Notebook: E-Rod bullish on O'Regan, Lehner rebukes blogger, frantic Kane makes Sharks debut
'"It was a welcome surprise when I heard about the trade," Rodrigues said Tuesday in KeyBank Center. "His hockey sense, smarts and being able to read plays is there. He's always in open areas without guys around him. He's one of those guys who always stops at the netfront poking in rebounds and has really soft hands around the net. I think you'll see that with him. He has a … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: E-Rod bullish on O’Regan, Lehner rebukes blogger, frantic Kane makes Sharks debut
Evander Kane says goodbye and hello on social media
'"The ultimate support that you guys give us throughout the course of a season, the good or the bad, I'll never forget," Kane said. "I've been able to grow as a person over the last three years in more ways than I can imagine. A big part of that is just being able to get in touch with the community and being able to get to know some great people throughout this city."' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane says goodbye and hello on social media
With trade deadline passed, Sabres want to finish strongly
'“It’s a challenge right now that’s been sent out,” Housley said after the Sabres prepared for Wednesday’s tilt against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the start of a two-game road trip. “I think the guys responded in the right way (by beating Boston on Sunday) after a poor effort in Washington. They came back and played collectively as a team, played for each other.' … [Read more...] about With trade deadline passed, Sabres want to finish strongly
Wednesday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Miller set to make Lightning debut vs. Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Lightning preview (NHL.com) Lightning vs. Sabres: Projected lines, injuries, storylines (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Wednesday's San Jose Coverage
Debut’s a hit: How Evander Kane made his presence felt in Sharks’ win (San Jose Mercury News) Takeaways: with Kane, Sharks offense could finally be dangerous again (San Jose Mercury News) Sharks’ Evander Kane makes impact in win over Oilers (San Francisco Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s San Jose Coverage
Sabres' Lehner says report that he asked for a trade is false
'“Obviously some things have got to happen and we all understand that, but I have no reason to want to get out of here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Lehner says report that he asked for a trade is false
Sabres' Rodrigues knows the newest Sabre very well
'O’Regan isn’t big, but he’s fast. He was the American Hockey League’s rookie of the year last season netting 23 goals and 35 assists for 58 points in 63 games with San Jose. Rodrigues isn’t surprised with what he brings to the table, “It’s his smarts and he’s able to read plays. He always seems to be in an open area. He’s one of those guys that can stop at the net-front and … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rodrigues knows the newest Sabre very well
Sabres goaltender Robin Lehner happy he wasn't moved at trade deadline
'"I have no reason to not want to be here," Lehner told reporters Tuesday. "Obviously, things have to happen and we all understand that but I have no reason to want to get out of here."' … [Read more...] about Sabres goaltender Robin Lehner happy he wasn’t moved at trade deadline
With deadline behind them, Sabres have a lot to prove in final stretch
'"We need to try to get better," the goaltender said. "Every game is important to us. It might not be important to other people, but here in this room it's important. It's a part of showing you want to be here."' … [Read more...] about With deadline behind them, Sabres have a lot to prove in final stretch
Sabres recall Griffith from Amerks
'After beginning the season with three points (2+1) in 18 games with the Sabres, Griffith (5'9", 190 lbs., 1/4/1993) now ranks second among Amerks players with 34 points (13+21) in 36 games. In his last 25 AHL games, the Wallaceburg, Ontario native has 25 points (10+15), including a goal in each of his last two contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Griffith from Amerks
Sabres trade Kane, end winger's roller-coaster run in Buffalo
'It was a three-year Buffalo career full of headlines. There were goals and handcuffs. He made friends and enemies. There were joyous days for children and an investigation of sexual assault.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Kane, end winger’s roller-coaster run in Buffalo
Sabres add O'Regan, ex-linemate of Eichel and AHL Rookie of the Year
'"We are very impressed with his skill level, certainly his hockey sense," Sabres General Manager Jason Botterill said. "You look at last year and the success he had in the American Hockey League, we think he's ready to make the jump here."' … [Read more...] about Sabres add O’Regan, ex-linemate of Eichel and AHL Rookie of the Year