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Friday's New York Coverage

Rangers’ impressive first win of season overshadowed by Vincent Trocheck injury (New York Post) Mike Sullivan gushes over Igor Shesterkin’s latest gem in Rangers’ win (New York Post) Rangers shut out Sabres in Buffalo, bounce back for first win of season (Newsday) Mike Sullivan ‘humbled’ by first win as coach of the New York Rangers (AP) Rangers at Sabres: Postgame Notes … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage

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Bettman not concerned with Sabres' on-ice struggles

'"I know they're working very hard on it, and I know it's vitally important to Terry, and he's committed to getting it right," Bettman said with the assembled media at KeyBank Center. "By the way, I remember when he first bought the [Buffalo] Bills, initially, there was a lot of criticism, and it took three or four years for that team to get good. Even if this is taking a … [Read more...] about Bettman not concerned with Sabres’ on-ice struggles

WGR-AM |

'Preliminary' discussions underway for major renovation to KeyBank Center

'"Discussions are underway," Guelli told WBEN about negotiating a major renovation project with arena stakeholders that would include Erie County and the City of Buffalo. "I would characterize them as preliminary right now. Trying to get through the [new Highmark] Stadium project first is a priority, but we've already engaged with an architect and we're looking at potential … [Read more...] about ‘Preliminary’ discussions underway for major renovation to KeyBank Center

WBEN-AM |

5 Takeaways from Buffalo Sabres 4-0 loss to New York Rangers

'It was pretty clear that one team had already played a regular-season game and the other hadn't. Buffalo came out looking like they were shaking off some pregame jitters/nerves and couldn't get into a comfortable flow on the ice. At the end of the opening period, Buffalo was outshot 16-11, which, all things considered wasn't as lopsided as you may have thought, given how they … [Read more...] about 5 Takeaways from Buffalo Sabres 4-0 loss to New York Rangers

WKBW-TV |

Rangers shut out Sabres, give Sullivan 1st win as coach

'“The first 10 minutes, we were chasing the puck around an awful lot,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “I thought once we got underway that second half, that second period, you know, we're in a one-goal game with five minutes left. Our passing wasn't very clean tonight. I think even on our power play, just some errant passes that we should connect [on], that we've been pretty … [Read more...] about Rangers shut out Sabres, give Sullivan 1st win as coach

NHL.com |

Sabres can’t crack Shesterkin in season-opening loss

'“They had played two days ago; it’s a pretty good team, and they lost, so you just knew that they were gonna come in hungry,” said goalie Alex Lyon, who made 29 saves in his Sabres debut. “I think that first one, you’ve just got to get reacclimated to the speed. You can play as many preseason games as you want, and it’s just never the same.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t crack Shesterkin in season-opening loss

Sabres.com |

‘You never think you’re going to make it this far’: How Sabres goalie Alex Lyon shows worth of proven understudy

'Alex Lyon will be the Buffalo Sabres' opening-night starter in goal when they face the New York Rangers. He was signed as a free agent with the intention of backing up Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who starts the season on injured reserve.' … [Read more...] about ‘You never think you’re going to make it this far’: How Sabres goalie Alex Lyon shows worth of proven understudy

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