Archives for December 2015

'“I’ve … seen a lot of good players in and out and seen some great players come in here,” Weber said. “It’s just exciting for this city and the guys in the locker room to get back to where we should be. Last time we were in the playoffs was (2011). That’s way too long. It’s time. This city deserves it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres veteran Mike Weber playing regularly, wants to stay

'“It’s really fun,” Lehner said. “When you get injured, I felt it last year for the first time with Ottawa. It was my first injury in my career. It just sucks being away from the guys. I was pretty unlucky to get it again right afterwards, especially I’m not used to being away from the guys. That’s the hard part. You miss being around."' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner practices, could play soon

Sabres-Capitals Preview (AP) Capitals host Sabres looking for ninth straight win (NHL.com) Caps' recall could cause fireworks vs. Sabres (CSN Mid Atlantic) Caps host rematch with Sabres (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Washington Coverage

'With severe ankle sprains goalies sometimes have some pain with different movements. Lehner said he did have one problem, “I can pretty much do whatever, but I still have a little issue around my right post. It’s getting better every day, but it feels pretty good.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Lehner returns to practice

'"It's really fun," Lehner said after the skate. "I mean I felt it last year – the first time with Ottawa – it was my first injury in my career and it just sucks being away from the guys. It's pretty unlucky to get it again right afterwards; I'm not used to being away from the guys and that's the hard part."' … [Read more...] about Lehner returns to practice with rehab games on the horizon

Amerks' Bailey ready for 'homecoming' game in Buffalo (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) A homecoming for Buffalo-born Bailey (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'For now, keeping him in the Buffalo lineup seems reasonable. Less certain is how he goes forward with his community initiatives. Evander Kane has become a fixture with the Boys & Girls Club of Buffalo, taking several dozen kids to dinner and a trip to the Dave and Buster’s arcade at the Walden Galleria last month. A week before Christmas, he took a group of 50 to dinner at … [Read more...] about In disappointing situation, Evander Kane meets things head-on

'“It set in with the power-play opportunities that we had and squandered,” coach Dan Bylsma said in First Niagara Center. “It was a big part of the game. We had the three power plays, easily could have used them to get back in the game in the second period. The execution and the ability to score wasn’t there, and I think there was some frustration in our team.”' … [Read more...] about Frustration reigns as Capitals shut out Sabres

'“Back then we were young kids, not experienced and we just go out there and have fun and play hockey,” captain Alex Ovechkin said in First Niagara Center. “If we win, we win. As soon as we win 10 games, Bruce came to us and said, ‘Hey, we can set the record, and go ahead and do it.’ We just do that kind of stuff, and it was fun.' … [Read more...] about Capitals are all business

'In addition to delivering the win, Ovechkin riled up the Sabres and the crowd with five minutes to go. He pushed Josh Gorges into the boards from behind, which led to Jake McCabe coming over for a big retaliatory hit. Ovechkin went after McCabe as both benches buzzed. No penalties were called.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Capitals 2, Sabres 0

'Although Kane did not provide any further details during his brief statement, sources familiar with the case said he has told people that he had consensual sex with the young woman after meeting her in a downtown bar and taking her to his room in the Buffalo Marriott HarborCenter early Sunday morning.' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane denies any wrongdoing in encounter with 20-year-old woman

'The units squandered opportunities against the Capitals, the NHL’s hottest team, looking ugly and disjointed. They couldn’t even set up in the zone and mustered only two shots on net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ power play fruitless in loss to Capitals

'Kane skated with his teammates Monday morning. Prior to taking the ice, Kane addressed his teammates with Sabres coach Dan Bylsma present.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evander Kane professes innocence: ‘I’ve done nothing wrong’

'“Both of the goals against were wall play and that’s what led to their goals. We handed them their goals,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “The margin for error is tiny (against Washington).”' … [Read more...] about Sabres blanked by Caps

'“We take the allegation made today against Evander Kane very seriously. We are gathering facts and have been in touch with the NHL and Evander’s representatives. Until we have more information we will not have any additional comment,” the team said in a released statement.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kane center of investigation