Archives for November 2015

'“I think I’ve been doing a better job than last year defensively and offensively,” he said. “I think I can still be better and better and I try to be better and better."' … [Read more...] about As Ristolainen rides point streak, Bogosian inches closer to return

'Take a snapshot during any moment of practice, and there’s a good chance a coach will be talking to a player. Whether it’s a group setting, power-play meeting or individual chat, the on-ice teaching is constant.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assistant coaches all about teaching

Amerks fall to Hershey 3-1 (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Garrett Mitchell delivers third-period game winner as Hershey Bears slip past Rochester 3-1 (Harrisburg Patriot News) Bears beat Rochester to snap scoreless skid (Lebanon Daily News) Amerks drop third straight in 3-1 loss to Bears (Amerks.com) Bears muscle past Amerks (HersheyBears.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'Though the Sabres suffered a 2-1 overtime loss, they learned another lesson in their quest to become a contender. They are at their best when they’re aggressive, and it’s something that needs to start when the game does. “If we did that earlier, a full 60 minutes, it would have been a different outcome,” Sabres center Ryan O’Reilly said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres show up late to work against Sharks

'The left winger, who is in his 18th season with San Jose, has reportedly agreed to waive his no-trade clause for a move to Los Angeles, Anaheim or the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Is Marleau’s time with Sharks near end?

'It was just the second victory ever in Buffalo for San Jose. The Sharks' lone victory in their first 17 visits came Dec. 2, 2005.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sharks 2, Sabres 1 (OT)

'Mikhail Grigorenko continues to show zero ability to score at the NHL level, with no goals in 13 games and a paltry ice time average of just 8:55 per game. And Nikita Zadorov, a regular on the Buffalo defense last year, was stunningly sent to San Antonio of the AHL last week.' … [Read more...] about It’s looking like the Sabres fleeced the Avs

'But the upstart Sabres, who reached .500 for the first time in three seasons on Thursday, couldn’t convert a slew of strong opportunities late, including a chance slick rookie Jack Eichel generated in the waning seconds as he zoomed to the net and lost control.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally late, fall to Sharks in overtime

'“What made Nick an option to take out of the lineup was just how he played away from the puck, some of the decisions that he made, responsibilities away from the puck,” Bylsma said. “He’s not hard enough to play against. That’s a big part of his game and what he’s got to bring and what’s expected of him when he gets in the lineup.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nick Deslauriers needs to showcase more physicality

San Jose Sharks shake off Buffalo blues (San Jose Mercury News) Sharks come out on top vs Sabres in OT (CSN Bay Area) Photo gallery (SJSharks.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s San Jose Coverage

'"It was a real big part of the game," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "Any time you get a 5-on-3 for that long a period of time, you feel like it should be 100 percent cashing in. And we didn't get a lot of looks at the net."' … [Read more...] about Marleau scores to seal Sharks’ 2-1 OT win over Sabres

'"I don't think we particularly played to our strengths," Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma said. "We didn't execute with the puck north, we didn't play with speed, a little too slow with where we need and have to play."' … [Read more...] about Marleau goal lifts Sharks to OT win over Sabres

'What a snipe by Ryan O'Reilly as he streaked down the wing. He roofed a shot past Martin Jones and into the top corner of the net to tie the game. That is the play that fans have been waiting for all night.' … [Read more...] about Sharks win 2-1 over Sabres in overtime

'"I think it was a real big part of the game," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "Anytime you get a 5-on-3 for that long a period of time, you feel like it should be 100 percent cashing in and we didn't get a lot of looks at the net. ... It was a big point in the game. You look at that much time on the clock and think you should cash in and don't. It was a big momentum boost for … [Read more...] about Marleau scores winner, Sharks top Sabres in overtime

'“We definitely gave ourselves a chance but we didn’t start the way we want to,” O’Reilly said. “It took a while for us to get engaged in the game, but they’re a good team.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ win streak snapped in overtime loss to Sharks