'In 22 games with the Amerks, Wilson has six goals and eight assists for 14 points. Last season, he had an ankle injury, playing only 15 games with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres bring up Scott Wilson from Rochester
Archives for January 2020
Olofsson out 5-6 weeks with a lower-body injury
'Olofsson suffered the injury in the third period of Thursday night's 3-2 overtime win over the Edmonton Oilers at KeyBank Center on the game-tying goal by Sam Reinhart. The Buffalo forward went to turn and make a pass to the point to defenseman Zach Bogosian when it appeared that he hit a rut in the ice and lost his balance. Upon replay, it looked like Olofsson got his right … [Read more...] about Olofsson out 5-6 weeks with a lower-body injury
Olofsson sidelined with injury
'The 24-year-old was having a great season prior to the injury.' … [Read more...] about Olofsson sidelined with injury
Frolik eager for fresh start with Sabres
'"I'm really looking for a new opportunity there," he said. "I'm really excited. Like I said, it's a fresh start for me there and I'm really excited. I'm looking forward to meet the guys and meet the group and hopefully it happens sooner than later."' … [Read more...] about Frolik eager for fresh start with Sabres
Asplund, Wilson earn opportunities following injury to Olofsson
'"It's what coaches need to do, is you look at what you have and not what you don't have and you just work with that group," Krueger said. "That's what experience does for that part of your brain. There's no room for emotion in this situation. You need to put the best possible group together to compete against Florida tomorrow and deal with Victor as a separate issue until he … [Read more...] about Asplund, Wilson earn opportunities following injury to Olofsson
Sabres recall Wilson from Rochester
'Since being acquired by the Sabres in a trade with Detroit on December 4, 2017, Wilson has recorded six goals and 11 assists in 64 games with Buffalo. Last season, he picked up three assists in 15 NHL contests after missing the first 42 games of the season due to an ankle injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Wilson from Rochester
Olofsson to miss 5-6 weeks due to injury
'Olofsson exited last night's 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers in the third period after colliding into the end boards on Buffalo's game-tying goal.' … [Read more...] about Olofsson to miss 5-6 weeks due to injury
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Remi Elie scores OT winner for Amerks; Casey Mittelstadt also scores (Buffalo News) Amerks open new year with overtime win in Belleville (Amerks.com) Pilut, Johansson named to 2020 All-Star Roster (Amerks.com) Sens open 2020 with OT defeat (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres move forward to get Frolik from Calgary after sending Scandella to Montreal
'Frolik, 31, has five goals and five assists in 38 games for the Flames this season. He has scored at least 15 goals in five of the last six seasons and put together back-to-back campaigns of 21 goals with Florida in 2008-09 and 2009-10. He was a member of Chicago's 2013 Stanley Cup championship team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres move forward to get Frolik from Calgary after sending Scandella to Montreal
Connor McDavid getting his points but Oilers still finding their game
'McDavid started the night leading the NHL with 64 points on 22 goals and a league-high 42 assists. But after making the playoffs one time in his first four years, he's not too focused on his own numbers.' … [Read more...] about Connor McDavid getting his points but Oilers still finding their game
The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 3, Edmonton Oilers 2 OT
'Captain Jack Eichel got the job done, connecting on a penalty shot goal at 1:09 of overtime to give the Sabres a 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers in front of a sellout crowd of 19,070 Thursday night in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 3, Edmonton Oilers 2 OT
Jack Eichel scores on penalty shot in OT after Sabres lose Victor Olofsson
'“I wasn’t very good tonight, I don’t know if you noticed,” Eichel said after scoring on a penalty shot to clinch a 3-2 win, ending the Sabres’ four-game losing streak.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel scores on penalty shot in OT after Sabres lose Victor Olofsson
To acquire Michael Frolik from Flames, Sabres had to trade Marco Scandella
'Botterill said the Sabres needed to trade Scandella, a Montreal native, and his $4 million salary cap hit to create space to acquire Frolik, who carries a $4.3 million cap hit. Both players will be unrestricted free agents following the season.' … [Read more...] about To acquire Michael Frolik from Flames, Sabres had to trade Marco Scandella
Sabres’ Conor Sheary finally starting to showcase more offense
'“(The way) our coaching staff operates, it doesn’t matter who you are on our team, anyone can be in or out,” said Sheary, who won two Stanley Cups with the Pittsburgh Penguins. “You got to be ready when your name is called. It creates a good environment in the room, a competitive environment, guys want to stay in the lineup."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Conor Sheary finally starting to showcase more offense
Edmonton Oilers and Buffalo Sabres mirror images of mediocrity
'Buffalo missed the playoffs 10 of the last 12 years, Edmonton missed them 12 of the last 13. The Oilers are still trying to emerge as a contender five years after drafting Connor McDavid. The Sabres and fighting the same bewildering battle five years after drafting Jack Eichel. The Sabres are on their sixth coach in seven years, the Oilers are on their eighth in 10.' … [Read more...] about Edmonton Oilers and Buffalo Sabres mirror images of mediocrity