'"It was great that we won that game before the break because you could see the energy in our practice," Housley said. "[The team had] really good life out there. I think the guys are feeling good about themselves. I think the coaches are feeling good about themselves."' … [Read more...] about Sabres return from bye with something to prove
Archives for 2018
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Comets score another shootout win over Amerks (Utica Observer Dispatch) Photo gallery (Utica Observer Dispatch) Amerks fall to Comets in shootout for second straight game (Amerks.com) Defensemen on the move (Amerks.com) Comets outlast Amerks in shootout (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
As multiyear contracts abound, Sabres need more from within
'It should start with the guys who are scheduled to be part of the future. General Manager Jason Botterill will undoubtedly try to wave a magic wand and improve the team through trades. But as Tim Murray's lack of moves at last year's deadline showed, other teams may not want what the Sabres are offering.' … [Read more...] about As multiyear contracts abound, Sabres need more from within
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Sean Malone adjusting to pro hockey with Amerks (Olean Times Herald) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester Americans cultivate a winning culture (Buffalo News) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) Chris Taylor dissatisfied with Amerks' effort in 2-1 shootout loss to Utica (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Demko shines in Comets’ 2-1 win (Utica Observer Dispatch) How good are the Rochester Americans? (WKBW-TV) Amerks earn … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Offensive offense: No goals means no hope for Sabres
'The Sabres have an NHL-low 99 goals this season and are on pace to score 184. It would be the third-lowest total in franchise history, ahead of only the 2013-14 and 2014-15 tank seasons when the club scored just 150 and 153 goals, respectively.' … [Read more...] about Offensive offense: No goals means no hope for Sabres
Inside the Sabres: Peek behind broadcast is a must-see
'More than 30 people put together Buffalo's game broadcasts, which annually rank among the NHL's most watched. Only a handful of the workers appear on television. The rest make sure the on-air talent looks good and sounds smart.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Peek behind broadcast is a must-see
Ex-Sabre Cody McCormick recalls his career-ending blood clot
'“I didn’t want to do tests,” he said. He had brought his 6-year-old daughter with him when he went to the team’s facility, with no thought that he would end up in the hospital. Briefly, she was the only family member with him, “but they put me in a bed and wouldn’t let me move.”' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre Cody McCormick recalls his career-ending blood clot
The Buffalo Sabres’ problem with shopping Evander Kane
'A first round pick? Maybe, but not in the top 10. A top prospect? Perhaps, but no more. a package something like Pittsburgh gave up for Phil Kessel (basically prospect Kasperi Kapanen, a late first rounder and a third rounder)? That sounds about right, although it doesn’t take into account the enormous cap savings the Maple Leafs got out of that deal, which is really what they … [Read more...] about The Buffalo Sabres’ problem with shopping Evander Kane
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks shut out at streaking Syracuse (Buffalo News) Syracuse Crunch rips Rochester: 'The amount of skill that we have on this team, it's crazy' (Syracuse Post Standard) Syracuse Crunch end first half with shutout win over Rochester Americans (Auburn Citizen) Amerks come up empty-handed in Syracuse (Amerks.com) Crunch shutout Amerks, 4-0 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres head to bye with no playoff race on the other side
'The Sabres are 11-24-9 after Thursday night's 3-1 win over Columbus. They're last in the Eastern Conference with 31 points and here's an ugly reality: That's the same point total they had through 44 games in both of their tank seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres head to bye with no playoff race on the other side
The trouble with tanking for the Buffalo Sabres
'But front-office politics, with Pegula's cronies working against LaFontaine, according to stories in the Buffalo News, saw LaFontaine pushed out of the organization after just three months. Also gone in short order was Ted Nolan, one of the most popular and successful coaches in team history. Then came Murray's sole reign and a series of mistakes. Most of those mistakes … [Read more...] about The trouble with tanking for the Buffalo Sabres
Ullmark and Guhle returned to Rochester
'Ullmark will not play in Rochester's game on Friday night against the Binghamton Devils. It will be Adam Wilcox getting the start in goal for the Amerks. It is still unknown whether or not Guhle will play with the Amerks playing Saturday night in Syracuse.' … [Read more...] about Ullmark and Guhle returned to Rochester
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks pull away late for third straight home win (Buffalo News) Four-goal third period sends Amerks to 5-2 win over Devils (Amerks.com) Amerks’ third period drops Devils, 5-2 (BinghamtonDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Ullmark's joy for the game lifts the Sabres to a win
'While the Sabres came out with power and a strong game in the first period to grab a 1-0 lead, the Blue Jackets had plenty of push-back in the second and third. Ullmark had to make all kinds of saves. He flashed the glove to save a shot from Seth Jones with 9:54 left in the second period. He found the puck during a few goalmouth scrambles. He smothered the puck to get whistles … [Read more...] about Ullmark’s joy for the game lifts the Sabres to a win