Archives for December 2015

'"We're giving up goals late in periods and that's something you can't do," said Sabres left winger Evander Kane. "1-0 going into the third, you can live with that, especially being on the road against a team who's been hot at home, but to give up that second goal obviously proved costly among with the others."' … [Read more...] about Flames edge Sabres, keep home streak alive

'The first hat trick by a Sabres defenseman in nearly 30 years wasn't enough to salvage Buffalo's Western Canadian road trip. The team heads home after going 0-3 in Edmonton, Vancouver and Calgary.' … [Read more...] about Risto Nets a Hat Trick, But Flames Hang On 4-3

'"The boys weren't too happy [after the 2nd period]. That's not the way we should play the game. The whole 2nd period was awful. It's not too pretty, but we gotta work. We gotta work hard."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Flames: From the Locker Room

'The forward was hospitalized in January after doctors discovered blood clots in his calf traveled to his lungs. Had doctors not discovered the clots, it could have proved to be fatal.' … [Read more...] about Medical condition threatening Cody McCormick’s career

'"That wasn't what we wanted. Really bad two periods. They outworked, they outbattled us, and that's not the way we should play, especially the situation -- three losses, tough road trip. We've got to pick it up and do it together."' … [Read more...] about Flames overcome illness, Ristolainen to defeat Sabres

'“We had the game and we capitalized on our power plays early in the third, gave ourselves a chance to win,” Sabres forward Evander Kane said. “We just kind of gave them the lead right back every time we tied the game, so we have to be sharper and put this road trip behind us, get back home and get out of this skid.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Flames in spite of Ristolainen’s hat trick

'"There are times Jack has been the speed factor on his line. To have another element of speed next to him is good and I think Evander can feed off that as well."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel, Kane back together on same line

'The Flames were a surprise playoff team last year and have been a surprise doormat much of this season after a 1-5 start. But they’ve caught fire of late, posting their first three-game winning streak of the season with home wins over Dallas, Boston and San Jose. In fact, they’ve won seven straight at home and haven’t lost here since Oct. 30.' … [Read more...] about Flames pick up pace after slow start

'“It’s been good,” says Eichel, who finds himself back on a line with another jackrabbit, Evander Kane, for Thursday’s date against the Calgary Flames. “I need to get a lot better. There are a lot of things I need to learn. I think in terms of the pace of play and speed and things like that, I’ve adapted pretty well.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres phenom Eichel growing into huge potential

'“I think the biggest thing is his skating ability — how advanced it is already at an early age. It’s pretty special how he can move out there,” agreed Sabres captain Brian Gionta. “You’ll see his explosiveness. Whether he has the puck or not, his first two or three strides, he really pulls away from guys. He has a ton of talent. He’s great with the puck. There’s a lot of power … [Read more...] about The rundown about Calgary Flames’ Brandon Hickey from Buffalo Sabres’ Jack Eichel

Sabres phenom Eichel growing into huge potential (Calgary Herald) The rundown about Calgary Flames’ Brandon Hickey from Buffalo Sabres’ Jack Eichel (Calgary Sun) Calgary Flames looking to continue home ice winning streak against the Buffalo Sabres (Calgary Sun) Gameday #28: Buffalo Sabres vs. Calgary Flames (Sportsnet) Sabres-Flames Preview (AP) Flames go for eighth … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Calgary Coverage

'The last two games did not sit well with him and to follow that up with mistakes in practice is just unacceptable to him. Kane said, “Guys are pissed off, I’m pissed off, I’m playing in front of my hometown family and friends and we want to come out as a team and have a much better performance.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kane is leading with his new team

'When the young defenseman has been on the ice at even strength, the Sabres are averaging 55.5 shot attempts (shots on goal, missed, blocked) per 60 minutes of ice time. The only Sabre creating more offense than Pysyk is winger Evander Kane. When he is not on the ice, the team only manages 47.6 attempts per 60.' … [Read more...] about Sabre stats: Pysyk’s absence felt on both ends of the ice

'“I’m just trying to keep it simple out there,” McGinn said. “Continue to work hard, I feel like I’m starting to get my game back. It was a long layoff last year, being hurt, so it takes a little bit to get back into it.' … [Read more...] about Mcginn to see time on top line in midst of point streak

Another night of frustration for Amerks' Ruhwedel (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Utica Comets score shootout win over Rochester (Utica Observer Dispatch) Amerks gain point in shootout loss to Utica (Amerks.com) Final: Comets 4 @ Amerks 3 (SO) (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage