'"There were definitely two sides to that trip. The one is the results that we're disappointed with, especially in Game 2, but the overall experience for our team was excellent. The players were outstanding ambassadors for the Sabres, No. 1, and for the National Hockey League. I thought the overall way that we managed it was strong. Yeah, we've taken some good lessons with us … [Read more...] about Krueger: ‘We’re happy to be back in the NHL rhythm’
Archives for November 2019
Sabres' Zach Bogosian and Marco Scandella return to practice
'The biggest return was Bogosian who was skating at practice for the first time since April. Bogosian hasn't had the best luck when it comes to playing. He had initial hip surgery in the early part of 2018 that caused him to miss the rest of the season. He then had another hip surgery in April 2019 and has been re-habbing since. He's listed as week-to-week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian and Marco Scandella return to practice
Sabres focused on present, not past during difficult stretch
'"Oh yeah, for sure. There's no panic," forward Kyle Okposo said. "It doesn't make any sense to think or talk about last year. [Kruger] just does such a good job communicating it and getting us in the proper frame of mind and the mind frame that he wants us to be in. There's new challenges every season and this year is presenting some different challenges. We're looking to face … [Read more...] about Sabres focused on present, not past during difficult stretch
Sabres recall Lazar as Bogosian, Scandella set for return to practice
'Scandella has been out since Oct. 24, when he sustained a lower-body injury during the team's game in New York. Bogosian last played on March 23 of last season, then underwent hip surgery going into the offseason.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Lazar as Bogosian, Scandella set for return to practice
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks survive late push from Crunch for 4-3 win (Amerks.com) Crunch come up short to Amerks, 4-3 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres enter dangerous part of schedule in return from Global Series
'That starts a run of 10 games in 17 days for the Sabres. They entered Tuesday in fifth in the Atlantic Division, 10th in the Eastern Conference and 19th overall in the NHL standings. It's a precipitous slide for a team that opened the season 8-1-1 and was first overall as recently as Oct. 29.' … [Read more...] about Sabres enter dangerous part of schedule in return from Global Series
Why the Sabres' penalty kill has struggled
'Of these eight players, none is getting results that we would consider to be average or better. Some of that is probably indicative of Buffalo’s passive penalty-kill strategy that impacts all regular skaters, but some is probably a talent issue, too.' … [Read more...] about Why the Sabres’ penalty kill has struggled
The Sabres are losing for some familiar reasons
'In less than three weeks, 18 teams have passed the Sabres and they are no longer in the playoffs. Part of that is they’ve only played two games in almost two weeks, but picking up just three points in the seven games they’ve played has killed them.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres are losing for some familiar reasons
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks riding 3-game point streak into the week (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Blackhawks' Alexander Nylander ready for opportunity he never got in Buffalo
'"When you get drafted by a GM and there’s a new GM in town, it’s what happens," said former Sabres goalie Robin Lehner, now a teammate of Nylander's in Chicago. "That’s what happened in Buffalo. Every single player that was brought in by Tim was pushed out, which I understand. Need a clean slate for the new GM. He’s ultimately responsible for what the product on the ice, so … [Read more...] about Blackhawks’ Alexander Nylander ready for opportunity he never got in Buffalo
Sabres send Lawrence Pilut back to Amerks
'Pilut played 33 NHL games as a rookie in 2018-19. He has scored one goal and six points in eight AHL games this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Lawrence Pilut back to Amerks
Sabres at 50: Jim Schoenfeld happy in retirement, still loves Buffalo
'“We had four children born here, raised here,” he said. “This was home for a long time for us. I always say the people of Western New York, there wasn’t a player-fan relationship (better) for me. They made us feel like we were part of the family, they really did. And not only the players, but our wives, our families.' … [Read more...] about Sabres at 50: Jim Schoenfeld happy in retirement, still loves Buffalo
The Sabres send Lawrence Pilut back to Rochester
'Buffalo doesn't play again until Thursday in the arena against Carolina.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres send Lawrence Pilut back to Rochester
Pilut assigned to Rochester
'Pilut was called up as an extra defenseman for the 2019 NHL Global Series in Stockholm, Sweden, but did not dress in either game.' … [Read more...] about Pilut assigned to Rochester
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Tage Thompson having fun but doesn't want to get too comfortable in AHL (Buffalo News) Amerks recall Aquin from Cincinnati (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage