'It was a remarkable turn of events for Skinner. The forward was unable to place any weight on his left leg and at one point attempted to crawl off the ice before play was stopped 4:42 into the period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres star Jeff Skinner returns to game after hurting leg
Archives for 2019
Sabres’ Okposo feels good as he recovers from 3rd concussion
'A smiling Okposo made the comment Saturday while making his way through the press box to watch Buffalo’s home game against Washington.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo feels good as he recovers from 3rd concussion
Sabres defeat Washington 5-2
'Skinner left the game less than five minutes into the middle stanza after being tripped by Carl Haeglin in front of the net. The forward was down on the ice and was attended to by trainers before being helped off the ice. However, he was able to come back in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Washington 5-2
The Sabres string together two excellent games
'I’m just going to keep saying, the last two games are why fans are so upset and frustrated with this team. They are perfectly capable of playing games like this and had they played the majority like this, we wouldn’t be taking about if they’re going to make the playoffs, we’d be talking about when playoff tickets go on sale.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres string together two excellent games
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Capitals
'"You don't really want to rally behind a loss, but with the position we are in it was important to follow it up against one of the best teams in the league."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Capitals
Sabres snap losing streak, knock off Capitals 5-2
'There was a small moment of uncertainty in the second period when Jeff Skinner suffered what looked like a lower body injury. He left the game with some assistance but ended up returning to the game for he start of the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres snap losing streak, knock off Capitals 5-2
Reinhart nets hat-trick as Sabres keep playoff hopes afloat
'"I mean, you don't want to have to rally around a loss but the position we're in and still are in, it took that effort against a really good team in Tampa and really important for us to follow it up with another one of the best teams in the league," Reinhart said after the game. "We're going to enjoy it and get ready for Toronto."' … [Read more...] about Reinhart nets hat-trick as Sabres keep playoff hopes afloat
Reinhart's hat trick powers Sabres past Capitals
'"We just went back to work. We didn't let it affect us," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We know that's a very dangerous team. I thought at times we let guys get to the open, but for the most part, we were pretty solid in our checking detail. That's why we were able to get that go-ahead goal when we needed it and get that two-goal cushion."' … [Read more...] about Reinhart’s hat trick powers Sabres past Capitals
Reinhart's hat trick propels Sabres to win over Capitals
'"I thought we've done a good job the last two games for sure," Sabres captain Jack Eichel said. "I thought we've defended when we need to, we've worked hard, we played pretty desperate."' … [Read more...] about Reinhart’s hat trick propels Sabres to win over Capitals
Sabres assign Smith to Rochester
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned forward C.J. Smith to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Smith to Rochester
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks win streak ends at four, lead over Crunch is two points (Buffalo News) Amerks win streak snapped in 5-3 loss to B-Sens (Amerks.com) Paul and Archibald lead Belleville to win over Rochester (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres recall Danny O'Regan, Scott Wilson, send Lawrence Pilut to Rochester
'Wilson, meanwhile, has yet to appear in an NHL game this season because he broke his ankle during a September practice. He had six goals and eight assists in 49 games for the Sabres last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Danny O’Regan, Scott Wilson, send Lawrence Pilut to Rochester
Lance Lysowski's Sabres Mailbag: Will Botterill make a trade before the deadline?
'The more likely move is the Sabres trading Jason Pominville to a contender.' … [Read more...] about Lance Lysowski’s Sabres Mailbag: Will Botterill make a trade before the deadline?
Sabres’ Jeff Skinner might’ve found long-term home in Buffalo
'But given the supreme chemistry Skinner shares with captain Jack Eichel and how much he seems to like the organization and Buffalo, it seems highly unlikely the Sabres will deal him.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner might’ve found long-term home in Buffalo
Sabres recall Danny O’Regan, Scott Wilson, send Lawrence Pilut down
'Meanwhile, Wilson, 26, has scored three goals and seven points in 17 AHL outings this season. The Sabres sent Wilson down in January so he could receive game action after recovering from a broken ankle that sidelined him three months.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Danny O’Regan, Scott Wilson, send Lawrence Pilut down