Archives for October 2015

'Bylsma’s return to Consol Energy Center resulted in a 4-3 loss but not before the Sabres put on some unbelievable pressure in the third period and barely missed out on a tying goal. The Sabres outshot Pittsburgh in the game, 53-29, including a stunning 24-4 in the final 20 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bylsma receives warm welcome in Pittsburgh

'He skated for about 15 minutes in the neutral zone Thursday, doing several large circles and cuts under the watchful eye of trainer Tim Macre while clearly testing some sort of leg issue.' … [Read more...] about Bogosian tests injury with pre-game skate

'The Sabres have dropped seven in a row against the Penguins for the first time in franchise history. In those seven games, the Penguins have outscored Buffalo, 29-6.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Penguins 4, Sabres 3

'These days, even the Sabres’ losses can be fun to watch.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t complete comeback against Penguins

'“It’s always special for me to be able to come back in this arena and have the honor and privilege of playing in the NHL,” he said. “It’s something I remember as a kid watching the Penguins play. I have a lot of respect for this league and the opportunities that you get in this league. To come home and play in front of your home fans … it’s pretty special."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mike Weber understands role well

Penguins score season-high four goals, defeat Sabres (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Zatkoff wins his first start of the season (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins offense comes alive; Zatkoff stops 50 in win (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Lovejoy, Dumoulin catch coach's eye (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Zatkoff leads Pens past Sabres (Beaver County Times) Penguins best Bylsma, Sabres … [Read more...] about Friday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'Buffalo finished with the worst record last season and hired Bylsma to turn around the franchise and aid rookie Jack Eichel's development the way he helped Crosby. The Penguins welcomed him back with a video tribute in the first period and the fans responded with a standing ovation.' … [Read more...] about Malkin, Zatkoff lift Penguins over Sabres 4-3

'"We created a lot of chances, put a lot of rubber at them, and it's unfortunate we didn't come out with a win or even one point," McGinn said. "Pretty disappointing."' … [Read more...] about Crosby, Malkin lead Penguins’ victory

'Bylsma called Ennis "day-to-day" with a lower body injury.' … [Read more...] about Pens Hold Off Late Sabres Rush

'"It was a slow start, but we stuck with it. We've been in this situation before and we haven't handled ourselves in the appropriate way, didn't respond the right way. Tonight we did. We came back, started getting possession of the puck, getting it deep, getting shots on net and the game started to swing our way."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Penguins: From the Locker Room

'"I thought, even though it was a slow start, we stuck with it," said O'Reilly, who has 10 points in 10 games. "I think we've been in that situation before and we haven't handled ourselves the right way and the appropriate way and didn't respond the right way, and this time we did. We came back, we started to get possession of the puck and got it deep, and the game started to … [Read more...] about Penguins hang on to defeat Sabres in Bylsma’s return

'“We had a number of good looks and I think their defenseman gets a stick on one late, keeps it out of the net, and I think are shot attempts are 30-plus in the third,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “[We were] just coming from too far behind.”' … [Read more...] about Bad bounces prevent Sabres from comeback in Pittsburgh

'“That’s where it really started my NHL career, where it really took off I should say,” he said. “That’s a special thing that I’ll always keep with me. Buffalo was great to me and I loved it.”' … [Read more...] about Briere fondly remembers days in Buffalo

Former Amerks coach Rolston back doing what he loves (Rochester D&C) Amerks hit the books for 11th straight season (Amerks.com) Amerks announce television schedule for 2015-16 season (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'“There will be emotions. I’m not going to be moved to tears but it’s going to be emotional,” Bylsma said. “Even right now, I look at the empty seats and I’m gonna know 50 faces in the stands tomorrow where they sit. I know where my family sat when they were here. There’s certainly going to be emotions.”' … [Read more...] about Memories await Bylsma in Pittsburgh