'The winger played in 74 total games for the team's AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Filip Cederqvist to Canadiens
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Thompson scores twice, Sabres hand Senators 5th straight loss
'“I think he was on a mission to play better than he played the other night (5-2 loss Tuesday to the Seattle Kraken),” Buffalo coach Don Granato said of Thompson. “I’ve talked with him a couple times one on one in the last couple days and that’s what I got out of it. He wanted to play much better than he did the other night. And he did with urgency, and obviously he’s a … [Read more...] about Thompson scores twice, Sabres hand Senators 5th straight loss
Skinner out week to week for Sabres with upper-body injury
'"In one week, we'll kind of know how far this thing's resolved," coach Don Granato said Thursday. "When you're dealing with something like a broken bone -- this is not a broken bone -- you can put a timetable on it. This is a little different, softer tissue."' … [Read more...] about Skinner out week to week for Sabres with upper-body injury
Thompson's 2 goals propel Sabres in win over Senators
'“You can see when he has that confidence, he’s just making guys look silly out there and he’s shooting the puck with authority. Those two goals were pretty hard shots. So, that’s the Tage we all know and love and hopefully we see a lot more of that the second half of the year.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson’s 2 goals propel Sabres in win over Senators
Sabres trade Cederqvist in exchange for future considerations
'Cederqvist, 23, has played in 19 games for the Rochester Americans this season, recording one goal and three assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Cederqvist in exchange for future considerations
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks acquire Laaouan from Rocket in exchange for Jandric (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Alex Tuch's leadership earned the Sabres winger the 'honor' of alternate captain
'“First, it was an absolute honor,” Tuch said following practice Wednesday in LECOM Harborcenter. “It’s nothing I take lightly, and I try to wear it with pride every single night. I was really excited for the opportunity, but at the same time, it’s just a letter on the chest. It doesn’t affect anything that I do or how I play or how I am around the locker room or with my … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch’s leadership earned the Sabres winger the ‘honor’ of alternate captain
Sabres’ Alex Tuch earning respect as leader, starting to heat up offensively
'With captain Kyle Okposo close to returning from a lower-body injury – he could play Thursday against the Ottawa Senators at KeyBank Center – Tuch might be done wearing a letter for now.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Tuch earning respect as leader, starting to heat up offensively
Jeff Skinner suffers injury; Sabres could make change on defense
'Skinner’s absence, even for a short time, would be significant. He has scored 17 goals and 33 points in 38 games this season. He opened the scoring in Tuesday’s loss, the start of a six-game home stand, and finished the contest.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner suffers injury; Sabres could make change on defense
Thursday's Ottawa Coverage
Senators take losing streak into matchup with the Sabres (AP) Game Day 5: OTT at BUF (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Ottawa Coverage
Peterka, Cozens playing well, but it hasn't translated into goals
'“I’d like to think so. I feel like when we get out there, we almost get a good chance every shift and we know we’re playing good, but at some point, we’ve gotta bear down and put some in the back of the net and I’ve struggled to do that this year and it’s frustrating for sure. You do your best to try not to get frustrated, and just keep working thinking it’s going to change … [Read more...] about Peterka, Cozens playing well, but it hasn’t translated into goals
Leading scorer Jeff Skinner adds to Sabres injury toll
'“We won’t know until we get the imaging and then the final doctors look at it and assess it, but it doesn’t look like it’s going to be long,” Granato said following Wednesday’s practice. “That’s the hope and we can only stick to that right now.”' … [Read more...] about Leading scorer Jeff Skinner adds to Sabres injury toll
Sabres forward Jeff Skinner misses practice with upper-body injury
'Head Coach Don Granato said that he doesn't expect Skinner to be out for long, but the team won't know more until the imaging results come back.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Jeff Skinner misses practice with upper-body injury
Practice Report | Skinner misses practice with upper-body injury
'Coach Don Granato said Skinner had imaging done and the team will wait for the results for more information on his status.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Skinner misses practice with upper-body injury
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks and Jr. Amerks come together for outdoor skate (WHEC-TV) Rosen, Kulich named to American Hockey League All-Star roster (Amerks.com) Stage set for Amerks’ outdoor sequel (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage