'Buffalo selected Pekar (6'0", 173 lbs., 2/2/2000) in the fourth round (94th overall) of the 2018 NHL Draft in June. Through the first 10 games of his OHL career with the Barrie Colts, Pekar ranks second on the team with six goals and fourth among Colts players with 11 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink Pekar to entry-level contract
Archives for 2018
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Comets overpowered by Rochester, 6-1 (Utica Observer Dispatch) Amerks dominate Utica, 6-1 for fourth straight win (WGR-AM) Amerks rout Comets for fourth straight win (Amerks.com) Amerks power play too much for Comets (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres roll snake eyes in dreary loss at Vegas
'There was a whole lot of nothing from the Buffalo Sabres here Tuesday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roll snake eyes in dreary loss at Vegas
Sabres Notebook: Six games later, Zach Bogosian makes season debut
'"It's exciting," Bogosian said. "It's not the start how I wanted things to go after coming off surgery, but I'm looking forward to getting back. I'm feeling good in practice. Games are a different story, I know. The last week I've come a long way in terms of how much intensity the skates have been. I'm looking forward to being back with the boys."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Six games later, Zach Bogosian makes season debut
The Wraparound: Golden Knights 4, Sabres 1
'A power-play goal in the first period by Jonathan Marchessault and a short-handed goal in the second period by Cody Eakin was all the offense Fleury would need. The Sabres were outshot, 12-5, in the first period before playing a much stronger game over the final 30 minutes. The final count was 29-27 for Vegas.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Golden Knights 4, Sabres 1
Sabres greats Gilbert Perreault, Rene Robert belong to Rasmus Dahlin's fan club
'"I saw him in practice and camp and I'm dying to see him play a game," said Robert, 69, who got that chance Tuesday night when the Sabres met the Vegas Golden Knights. "From what I've seen, he's the whole package. You have to keep in mind he's 18 years old and only as good as the team you have. He's got to grow up with the team every year."' … [Read more...] about Sabres greats Gilbert Perreault, Rene Robert belong to Rasmus Dahlin’s fan club
Spotlight on Karin Housley's comments is 'part of being in politics,' Sabres coach says
'Karin Housley's campaign is in crisis management mode after a story in the Huffington Post published Monday revealed Facebook posts that mocked Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton, with many construing the Obama post to be racist. The posts were made in 2009, four years before Karin Housley became a member of the Minnesota State Senate. The story was picked up by the Washington … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Karin Housley’s comments is ‘part of being in politics,’ Sabres coach says
Wednesday's Vegas Coverage
Golden Knights bounce Buffalo 4-1 to open homestand (Las Vegas Review Journal) As injuries highlight early results, Golden Knights need Fleury upright (Las Vegas Review Journal) Defenseman Brad Hunt makes season debut for Golden Knights (Las Vegas Review Journal) ‘The Vegas Way’: Golden Knights break out in victory against Sabres (Las Vegas Sun) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Vegas Coverage
Fleury ties for 10th in NHL wins, Vegas tops Sabres 4-1
'“Special teams were the critical part of our game,” coach Phil Housley said. “We focused on that before the game. We knew that they did not have a power-play goal up to this point and they probably were working on it. We missed an assignment on the (penalty kill) and our power play let us down.”' … [Read more...] about Fleury ties for 10th in NHL wins, Vegas tops Sabres 4-1
Sabres defeated by Vegas 4-1
'Vladimir Sobotka scored Buffalo's lone goal of the game with just seconds remaining in regulation. The goal was challenged by Vegas for goaltender interference, but the goal was upheld. Kyle Okposo and Jake McCabe assisted on the goal that trimmed the deficit to 3-1. Marchessault would add his second goal of the game with an empty net tally that Karlsson assisted on for his … [Read more...] about Sabres defeated by Vegas 4-1
The Sabres had the Vegas flu to start the game
'In Tuesday’s game, Vegas just ran over the Sabres in the first 20 minutes, but only led 1-0. Shea Theodore busted in down the left wing side and undressed Rasmus Dahlin and beat Carter Hutton short side. Video coach Mat Myers did a great job of getting word down to Phil Housley that the play was offside and the goal was disallowed. It was just one of those nights for the … [Read more...] about The Sabres had the Vegas flu to start the game
5 Observations: Golden Knights top Sabres 4-1
'Vegas gave the Sabres plenty of chances to try and claw back into Wednesday's game. But instead, the Sabres failed to convert on any of their six attempts with the man advantage.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Golden Knights top Sabres 4-1
Minnesota U.S. Senate candidate and wife of Sabres coach draws criticism for Michelle Obama comments
'Housley is running against U.S. Sen. Tina Smith in the special election for the seat that was vacated by Al Franken. Franken resigned in December 2017 amid sexual misconduct allegations.' … [Read more...] about Minnesota U.S. Senate candidate and wife of Sabres coach draws criticism for Michelle Obama comments
Marchessault, Fleury help Golden Knights defeat Sabres
'"I thought they had some good chances in the first and kind of took it to us. I thought the special teams game killed us tonight. It's disappointing here after a big win in Arizona to come in and kind of lay an egg." -- Sabres goaltender Carter Hutton.' … [Read more...] about Marchessault, Fleury help Golden Knights defeat Sabres
Special teams falter in loss to Golden Knights
'"I think special teams were a critical part of our game," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We focused on that before the game. We knew that they didn't have a power-play goal up to this point and they probably were working on it. We missed an assignment on the PK and our power play let us down."' … [Read more...] about Special teams falter in loss to Golden Knights