Archives for October 2015

'“I’ve been trying to shoot it a little more,” Ennis said. “I think when I’m thinking ‘shot’ I’ve been in the game a little more; it opens up a little bit more for me. I know I like to be a pass-first guy, but sometimes I think my way out of chances so I’m trying to shoot it a little more.”' … [Read more...] about Ennis makes an effort to shoot more for Sabres

'“It’s pretty amazing right now,” Buffalo’s Jamie McGinn said. “I’m a little emotional because all three of us have goals in the NHL now. There’s three brothers, and we’ve all played games and all have goals. It’s something we dreamed of in the backyard growing up.' … [Read more...] about McGinn’s among five Sabres with NHL siblings

'The Sabres fell to 1-4 Saturday night with a 2-1 loss to Tampa Bay. It was the third time in five games they scored just one goal, but this game was different. Buffalo tested goaltender Ben Bishop with 32 shots, including 16 in a dominating first period. Failing to beat him twice equated to failure.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lament uncashed chances in loss to Lightning

'“We’ve been good together so far this season,” McCabe said in Amalie Arena. “We have familiarities. We’re both in the hotel, so we hang out together pretty much all day, every day. We’re walking to the rink together, leaving the rink together, going out to eat together, so it’s been nice to develop this chemistry.' … [Read more...] about Pysyk, McCabe growing together on defense

'“Because our name is on it,” Kim says. “If this was just a generic company selling widgets, or whatever it is, or a marketing firm, or even if it just was a publicly traded company, it’d be different. But for Terry and me, our name is associated with everything that we’re doing. I feel more ownership of being involved because this is our family, this is what we represent, this … [Read more...] about Kim Pegula is Buffalo’s first lady of sports

Bishop sets team record for wins as Bolts top Buffalo (Tampa Tribune) Koekkoek gets the call, although Hedman ‘feeling better’ (Tampa Tribune) Lethargic Lightning edges Sabres (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning's Stamkos, Drouin show what's possible as linemates (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning's Victor Hedman day to day but 'feeling better' (Tampa Bay Times) Photo gallery (Tampa Bay … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'"Probably our best period," Buffalo coach Dan Bylsma said of the first. "Like to play every period just like that. That's how we need to play."' … [Read more...] about Bishop, Killorn key 2-1 Lightning win over Sabres

'"That was exciting to watch it go in and a relief," Reinhart said. "I think we've got to find way to continue that for a full 60. We still had our chances in the last two periods and we still played some pretty good hockey."' … [Read more...] about Killorn, Bishop share spotlight in Lightning win

'The Sabres entered this game ranked 29th in penalty killing while the Lightning were dead last. Buffalo went 0 for 3 with the man advantage, but Tampa Bay used the power play to notch the winning goal by Killorn.' … [Read more...] about Bishop, Lightning Stop Sabres 2-1

'"It's frustrating. I'm personally a little embarrased. We have to find a way to win that game. It's not okay. Of course we did some good things right, but it's not okay.' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Lightning: From the Locker Room

'Buffalo had a 16-3 shots advantage in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Bishop sets Lightning record with win vs. Sabres

'Sam Reinhart scored the only goal of the game for the Sabres, the first of his NHL career, and Tyler Ennis earned an assist. Chad Johnson made 20 saves for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart nets 1st career goal but late PPG sinks Sabres

Amerks lose again at St. John’s (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) McCarron comes up big for IceCaps over Amerks (St. John's Telegram) Amerks drop second straight in St. John’s (Amerks.com) McCarron’s hat trick helps IceCaps sink Americans (StJohnsIceCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'"Sam has had an opportunity to be at the net front," coach Dan Bylsma said in Amalie Arena. "He’s going to get it not only on the power play but he’s going to get some time there on the top line as well."' … [Read more...] about Reinhart brings the power forward for the Sabres

'“I think we all can be better, and I think we all need to be better,” Bylsma said in Amalie Arena. “Some of that is more than just effort. I don’t think I’ve ever questioned Zemgus’ effort, but we need to be better in some areas. That’s our conversation.”' … [Read more...] about Girgensons, Bylsma clear the air