'It is expected that the Sabres will call up Rochester goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (6-3, 3.07/.898) to replace Comrie, who gave way Wednesday to veteran Craig Anderson. Comrie stopped 22 of 24 shots, and Anderson stopped 14 of 15. Anderson was honored with a first-period video presentation and a standing ovation from the generously announced Canadian Tire Centre crowd … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ skid hits seven as goalie Eric Comrie is injured in loss to Senators
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Sabres goalie Eric Comrie leaves game injured, will miss time
'Comrie, 27, was injured when Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin checked Mathieu Joseph into him as the Senators forward charged to the net 9:43 into the second period. Comrie fell to the ice and grabbed his left leg before shaking off the injury and staying in the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Eric Comrie leaves game injured, will miss time
Thursday's Ottawa Coverage
Garrioch: Struggling Senators find a way to get a much-needed win against the Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Warren's Piece: Mathieu Joseph aims to raise his game, Bernard-Docker's comfort grows, Larsson talks about Swedish pride (Ottawa Citizen) Senators win despite penalty deluge (Le Droit) Mathieu Joseph frustrated by his start to the season on offense (Le Droit) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Ottawa Coverage
Senators snap five-game home losing skid with win over struggling Sabres
'“I think we’re gripping the stick too much,” said defenceman Rasmus Dahlin. “We have our chances, but we can’t really execute right now. We need more swagger to our game. I don’t know how many chances, but we had a ton today.”' … [Read more...] about Senators snap five-game home losing skid with win over struggling Sabres
Winless streak hits seven for Sabres
'The Buffalo Sabres picked up where they left off at home, and it wasn't anything positive to start their road trip with. For the seventh-straight game, the blue and gold were on the wrong end of the final score; this time, it was a 4-1 decision in favor of the Senators inside Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about Winless streak hits seven for Sabres
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres' losing streak extends to seven in loss to Ottawa
'Whether it was problems entering the zone, passing too much without getting a shot off, or even killing your own power play by taking a stupid penalty, the Sabres seemed to hit all the wrong buttons in this game.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres’ losing streak extends to seven in loss to Ottawa
Forsberg, Senators hand Sabres seventh straight loss
'"I think we're gripping the stick too much," Dahlin said. "We have our chances, but we can't really execute right now. We need more swagger to our game. I don't know how many chances, but we had a ton today."' … [Read more...] about Forsberg, Senators hand Sabres seventh straight loss
Comrie, Girgensons exit loss to Senators early with injuries
'Zemgus Girgensons also did not play in the third period due to an injury. Granato did not have an update on his status afterward.' … [Read more...] about Comrie, Girgensons exit loss to Senators early with injuries
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Rousek's vision proving to be valuable asset for Amerks (Amerks.com) Amerks Week 5 round-up: Kisakov beginning to flourish, tough go for goalies (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage