'Smith did not pout when he was sent back to the AHL in mid-January as he leads Rochester with 18 goals and 23 assists for 41 points in 41 games. Since being sent back down, Smith scored five goals and seven assists for 12 points. The winger had points in seven of the eight games he played.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres recall C.J. Smith
Archives for 2019
Sabres shake up lines ahead of meeting with Wild
'"Everybody had a role, an identity," Housley said of that early-season shakeup. "But in saying that, I think we were playing the game the right way back then, making good puck decisions, managing our game, our checking detail was really solid, and we got to get back to that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres shake up lines ahead of meeting with Wild
Sabres recall Smith from Rochester
'In his second full professional season, Smith (5'11", 181 lbs., 12/1/1994) is currently leading the Amerks in scoring with 41 points (18+23) in 41 games this season. This is Smith's second recall of the season to Buffalo. Smith has appeared in four games with the Sabres this season, recording his first NHL goal on Jan. 8 against New Jersey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Smith from Rochester
Sabres' Bogosian looks to shake off turnover troubles of the last two games
'"As a competitor, you always want to be on top of your game," Bogosian said. "When things aren't going that way, you try to do your part to help the team. Any time you go through a rough stretch, you know you can bounce back pretty quick. We have a game on Tuesday. We're looking to get a win and go from there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bogosian looks to shake off turnover troubles of the last two games
Sabres assign Remi Elie to Amerks
'The former second-round pick hasn’t played in the AHL since last season, when he compiled three goals and 10 points in 25 total games with the Texas Stars. He has scored 16 goals and 46 points in 121 career AHL regular-season contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Remi Elie to Amerks
Sabres assign Elie to Rochester
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned forward Remi Elie to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Elie to Rochester
Video can wait as Sabres head back to work
'"I really wanted to get back to work today," coach Phil Housley said after the team worked out for roughly an hour Saturday. "To me it's a situation where we addressed it in the room. It was very evident when you watch the film although I didn't show them the film. I don't think it was the right time. I think more important is just addressing what has made us successful."' … [Read more...] about Video can wait as Sabres head back to work
Struggling Sabres trying to create better habits through practice
'“The important thing was addressing what has made us successful, what are the areas of mistakes that we’re making?” Housley said. “If you watch the game by your own eyeball, it’s the concern of when the puck gets turned over, how we’re reacting to that.”' … [Read more...] about Struggling Sabres trying to create better habits through practice
Sabres waive Remi Elie
'The Sabres claimed Elie from the Dallas Stars October. The former second-round pick played 16 games this season, including the last two, compiling one assist.' … [Read more...] about Sabres waive Remi Elie
Sabres place Elie on waivers; Maple Leafs waive Marincin
'Elie was placed on waivers for demotion to the minors a day after playing a team-low nine shifts in a 7-3 loss to Chicago. He played his second straight game after being a healthy scratch in Buffalo’s previous seven outings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Elie on waivers; Maple Leafs waive Marincin
Sabres getting 'back to work' on Saturday
'"You go back to early in the season, we've talked a lot about our checking detail and our identity. I think we've lost a little bit of that identity, but we're going to get that back. I thought we had a good work day in practice today, addressing some of those things and getting back to work. Obviously the result last night was tough to take by everybody in that room. We've … [Read more...] about Sabres getting ‘back to work’ on Saturday
Sabres place Elie on waivers
'If Elie clears waivers at noon on Sunday, the Sabres have the ability to send him to the Rochester Americans in the American Hockey League. Any team in the NHL has the right to claim him, but the Stars have first rights to claim him since he was their property at the time he was claimed by Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Elie on waivers
Sabres' defenseman Zach Bogosian hosts Casino for a Cause II
'"It's important to show the people that are going through some rough times that people care about them. It's not so much even just the money aspect of it, it's the support, and the emotional side, too. It's something my wife and I have enjoyed doing the past three or four years, and we're going to continue using our platform to raise money and awareness," said Bogosian.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ defenseman Zach Bogosian hosts Casino for a Cause II
Sabres turn the page with high-intensity practice
'"Obviously, the result last night was tough to take by everybody in that room. We addressed it, but what can we control? We can control how we worked today, how we come to work on Monday and try to put this one behind us and move forward."' … [Read more...] about Sabres turn the page with high-intensity practice
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Smith, Cornel each score twice in 4-1 win over Hartford (Amerks.com) Wolf Pack avoid shutout, but fall 4-1 to Rochester (HartfordWolfPack.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage