'Malone, 27, wasn't ready to go last week because he had a medical procedure in August for a complication from a shoulder injury he dealt with last year in Rochester. He had surgery for it in January and missed nearly three months of what was his best pro season.' … [Read more...] about After summer setback, WNYer Sean Malone is back on ice with Sabres
Archives for September 2022
Sabres Notebook: Rest days are part of the plan for Craig Anderson
'The Sabres have lots of room in their schedule during the preseason – and during the regular season without Olympic-induced compression this year – to give Anderson time off as they see fit. Granato said they intend to do that.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Rest days are part of the plan for Craig Anderson
Fresh off standout season in Rochester, Sean Malone could be in Sabres’ plans
'“I just want to be the best player I can be and be a leader for those guys down in Rochester and hopefully continue with the same success, advance my game and hopefully be here soon,” said Malone, who played one game for the Sabres after leaving Harvard in 2016-17 and another for the Nashville Predators in 2020-21.' … [Read more...] about Fresh off standout season in Rochester, Sean Malone could be in Sabres’ plans
Camp Notebook | Malone returns seeking to build on career year
'Despite being limited to 39 games, Malone set AHL career highs with 20 goals and 37 points while building his reputation as a dependable two-way centerman.' … [Read more...] about Camp Notebook | Malone returns seeking to build on career year
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Murray elevating his game in pursuit of becoming 'permanent NHL player' (Amerks.com) Amerks sign Mersch to one-year contract extension (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Eric Comrie delivers promising debut for Sabres in loss
'Comrie’s poise and precise positioning in net ensured the Sabres had a chance to mount a comeback. The Sabres (2-1) trailed 2-0 following a first period in which they were outshot 13-2 and mustered only seven shot attempts compared to Columbus’ 20. They couldn’t cleanly break the puck out of the defensive zone and allowed Columbus to control play.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Eric Comrie delivers promising debut for Sabres in loss
At 41, Sabres goalie Craig Anderson still motivated to prove doubters wrong
'Right now, Anderson’s role this season is unclear. The Sabres likely plan to start the season with Anderson and newcomer Eric Comrie, 27, as their goalies.' … [Read more...] about At 41, Sabres goalie Craig Anderson still motivated to prove doubters wrong
Thursday's Columbus Coverage
'One of the best players on the ice': Carson Meyer impresses in Jackets' preseason win (Columbus Dispatch) 'Photo gallery (Columbus Dispatch) Blue Jackets down Sabres in preseason action (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Columbus Coverage
Sabres drop first preseason game to Blue Jackets
'The Sabres finally got on the board at the 3:49 mark of the second period shortly after a faceoff win in the offensive zone. After skating with the puck at full speed behind the net, Sabres winger Jack Quinn found a pinching Chase Priskie sneaking in from the point, as he one-timed a shot past goalie Daniil Tarasov for the goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop first preseason game to Blue Jackets
Opinion: Comrie holds Sabres in game in team debut
'I thought for the final 40 minutes, Quinn was Buffalo’s best player. He was creative with the puck and generated quite a bit of offense playing with Brandon Biro and Victor Olofsson.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Comrie holds Sabres in game in team debut
Comrie impresses, but Sabres fall to Blue Jackets 4-1
'Buffalo was outshot 13-2 in the first period and fell behind on goals by Emil Bemstrom and Kirill Marchenko on the power play.' … [Read more...] about Comrie impresses, but Sabres fall to Blue Jackets 4-1
Comrie 'calm and confident' in preseason debut
'Comrie shut the door on Meyer, one of a trio of high-danger saves he made early in Buffalo's 4-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The goaltender finished with 27 saves on 31 shots faced.' … [Read more...] about Comrie ‘calm and confident’ in preseason debut
Sabres return 4 players to junior clubs
'The Buffalo Sabres have returned forward Josh Bloom and defensemen Mats Lindgren, Vsevolod Komarov and Spencer Sova to their respective junior teams.' … [Read more...] about Sabres return 4 players to junior clubs
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Mersch's influence already being felt in Sabres training camp (Amerks.com) Fitzgerald ready to be a mainstay on Sabres blueline (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Linus Weissbach impresses on top line, Sabres beat Flyers 2-1
'Though the 2017 seventh-round draft point didn’t record a point in the Sabres’ 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers in a preseason game at KeyBank Center, he helped create quality scoring chances, including his breakaway, and showcased his well-rounded game with a defensive play in the first period that prevented a goal.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Linus Weissbach impresses on top line, Sabres beat Flyers 2-1