'The 5-foot-11 Fitzgerald played 16 minutes, 42 seconds in the game while paired with Jacob Bryson, collecting an assist on a Zemgus Girgensons goal for his first NHL point. He had five hits, the most among Buffalo defensemen, two shots on goal and two blocked shots. He even threw down for his first NHL fight, battling Sam Lafferty in a spirited affair after the Pens' forward … [Read more...] about Casey Fitzgerald has memorable and eventful debut on Sabres’ defense
Archives for December 19, 2021
Inside the NHL: The league needs a pause, but things just aren't that simple
'A pause can help the league work with Canadian officials to get a better handle on testing results, which are lagging severely when teams cross the border. And the holiday break ahead gives the league some leeway as well.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: The league needs a pause, but things just aren’t that simple
Sabres goalie Malcolm Subban had no idea he made brilliant save
'With the Sabres short-handed, Subban stopped Jeff Carter’s quick redirect from the left circle. Rodrigues, who was stationed on the goal line to Subban’s right, pounced on the rebound and appeared ready to bury an easy goal. But as Subban lunged to the right, his left arm swung behind his back and the puck hit his glove as it was about to enter the net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Malcolm Subban had no idea he made brilliant save
Hamilton Take2: It's time for the Sabres to try new things
'Granato is not afraid to experiment with things, and seeing if Luukkonen and Subban can carry the load is something I think he’d love to see. With the recent Omicron COVID-19 variant, I think it would be smart to have three goalies around.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: It’s time for the Sabres to try new things
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks rally in third, top Phantoms in shootout (Amerks.com) Wilson Scores Late Equalizer in Wild Finish (PhantomsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage