Archives for December 6, 2015

'“I’m enjoying it,” McGinn said. “I’m going to continue to work hard. I think I’ve done this before in my career once maybe, but I’m looking to continue to produce. I feel that I can do it, but it starts with work ethic. I’m going to start there.”' … [Read more...] about McGinn back in the swing of things

'The production hasn’t matched the ice time. Gionta has two goals and six assists in 23 games. According to War-On-Ice.com, Gionta’s “points per 60 minutes” of 0.71 ranked in a tie for 482nd in the NHL heading into Saturday’s schedule. The captain has the same stats as fourth-line center David Legwand, who plays just 9:36 per game.' … [Read more...] about Gionta needed on right wing now

'“We’re not where we need to be,” new coach Todd McLellan said bluntly. “We’ve got work to do as a team, work to do as an organization to get bigger, stronger, harder, physically win more battles than we lose.”' … [Read more...] about Oilers still waiting for improvement

'“He’s probably our hardest worker, our guy who puts the most pressure on teams with how he skates and how he plays,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “I just think he’s getting opportunities now because of that pressure, because of the way he’s playing.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evander Kane finally scoring

'“(The skill set) is high-end, and he does everything at a high pace,” said Murray. “(Years ago) players needed more time to get stronger and to get up to speed. He was up to top speed and his size, his strength and his pace of play is not an issue. His only issue is experience, or lack thereof. He looks like he belongs.”' … [Read more...] about No. 2 draft pick Eichel says his focus is on his team, not on McDavid

'“For me, personally, I just focus on the Buffalo Sabres. We have a game against the Oilers and that’s another game for us. Those points against the West are important for us.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel to face Edmonton Oilers, but not McDavid

No. 2 draft pick Eichel says his focus is on his team, not on McDavid (Edmonton Journal) Sabres' Jack Eichel to face Edmonton Oilers, but not McDavid (Edmonton Sun) Sabres-Oilers Preview (AP) Sabres call up Cal O'Reilly to face Oilers (NHL.com) Preview: Oilers vs. Sabres (EdmontonOilers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Edmonton Coverage

'The 6-foot, 188-pound O'Reilly, 29, joins the Sabres for his first recall of the 2015-16 season. The Toronto native leads Rochester with 14 points (three goals, 11 assists) in 21 games this season and has eight points (one goal, seven assists) in his last six contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall F O’Reilly

'O’Reilly (6’0”, 188 lbs., 9/30/1986) joins the Sabres for his first recall of the 2015-16 season. The Toronto, Ontario native currently leads the Amerks with 14 points (3+11) in 21 games this season and has eight points (1+7) in his last six contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Cal O’Reilly

Amerks come up short in 2-1 loss to Albany (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Special teams lead Albany Devils to another win (Albany Times Union) Amerks come up short in 2-1 loss to Devils (Amerks.com) Special Teams Does It Again In 2-1 Victory (TheAlbanyDevils.com) Three Impressions: Devils 2, Americans 1 (TheAlbanyDevils.com) Photo gallery (TheAlbanyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage