'New Era Field will be prepared for hockey that day, as the United States and Canada play in the IIHF World Junior Championships outdoors that same weekend. Despite having the rink already set up, and it being the 10th anniversary of the inaugural Winter Classic here in Buffalo, signs point to the Sabres being away for the game.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres likely to play in 2018 Winter Classic
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Sharks Skate Past Sabres 4-1
'Pavelski's 2nd of the night made it 3-1 and Logan Couture swatted a loose puck by Lehner with 5:03 to play for the three-goal San Jose lead.' … [Read more...] about Sharks Skate Past Sabres 4-1
Sabres to sign a defenseman?
'Antipin is currently playing with Metallurg Magnitogorsk where his team is in the second round of the Gagarian Cup Playoffs. Antipin is currently in his fifth full season with Metallurg, and recently put up a career-year with six goals to go along with 18 assists in 59 regular season games. In the playoffs this year, Antipin has three goals and two assists in eight games … [Read more...] about Sabres to sign a defenseman?
The Sabres recall a forward for their west coast swing
'Fasching played six games in October before severely pulling his groin.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres recall a forward for their west coast swing
Sabres come back for 5-3 win over Columbus
'What a beautiful pass on the power play by Jack Eichel to Evander Kane. The forward left no doubt with his 25th goal of the season to give the blue and gold their first lead of the night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres come back for 5-3 win over Columbus
From The Locker Room: Sabres-Blue Jackets
'"We've showed against good teams all year long that we can play with them. We've been in games. All in all, all season it's been competitive...it's personal, small mistakes and not being a mature, consistent team yet that has us where we are. As we did today, we didn't give up. We're not going to give up on the season either."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Blue Jackets
Blue Jackets Outlast Sabres 4-3
'Boone Jenner put Columbus ahead at 14:53 of the final period, pouncing on Cody Franson's turnover in front of the net.' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets Outlast Sabres 4-3
From The Locker Room: Sabres-Blue Jackets
'"It's not like anyone did anything wrong on that last play. It's a missed puck. Everyone kind of did their job. It just happened to bounce out and the guy makes a nice move. It's just one of those things that's kind of happening."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Blue Jackets
Sabres' Bylsma say he's hard on young stars
'Eichel isn’t one to pout, even if he disagrees with the coach. I’ve heard him say multiple times in interviews that “I’m not the coach”. Bylsma said, “I liked the response, I thought he understood why and I thought he played pretty inspired and pretty passionate after that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bylsma say he’s hard on young stars
Flyers double up Sabres 6-3
'There are some games where I wish there was a running clock, this is one of them. The stands are emtpying out and the Flyers know this game is in the bag. Despite a minor penalty, the visitors are firmly in control.' … [Read more...] about Flyers double up Sabres 6-3
Do the Sabres play O'Reilly too much?
'O’Reilly has been here for two seasons and he has led all forwards in the NHL in ice time. Last season he was number one with 21:44 and this season he is number one at 21:43.' … [Read more...] about Do the Sabres play O’Reilly too much?
Sabres' coach is quite happy with Eichel's latest streak
'“We’re imploring Jack to develop his shot as a weapon and to use it and I think he’s done a better job of doing that.” Bylsma added, “It’s something he can continue to do better and I think for him, the progression is to decide if he’s going to be a 35 or 40 goal scorer or a guy who gets 30 goals and 50 assists and he can be either one of those players and he has been for us … [Read more...] about Sabres’ coach is quite happy with Eichel’s latest streak
Penguins come back to stun Sabres 4-3
'The Sabres nearly survived a third period onslaught by the home team, but a video review that went in favor of Pittsburgh changed the momentum of the game. Jake Guentzel knocked the puck out of the air and into the net, and after a lenghty video review at the league office in Toronto, it was determined that it was not a high stick. The call on the ice was confirmed to even the … [Read more...] about Penguins come back to stun Sabres 4-3
Lightning defeat Sabres 2-1 in shootout
'[You can slowly feel this game turning in the Lightning's favor. They are getting the better of the scoring chances, they are possessiong the puck and dictating the play to Buffalo. This has the feel of a 2-1 or 3-1 Tampa win to it.' … [Read more...] about Lightning defeat Sabres 2-1 in shootout
The Sabres won't have Okposo this weekend
'Okposo has 19 goals and 24 assists for 43 points in 63 games. Next is Ryan O’Reilly who has notched 14 goals and 28 assists for 42 points in 54 games.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres won’t have Okposo this weekend