Archives for February 2016

'"We wanted to keep the crowd into it," Kane said. "There was a lot of Montreal fans in the building, we didn't want them leaving early. So I thought we'd give them a couple back and keep it interesting until the end."' … [Read more...] about Sabres outlast Canadiens at home

'Catenacci was evaluated for a concussion after he had his head down and did not see the hit coming from Gudas in Buffalo's 5-1 loss at Philadelphia.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place F Catenacci on IR

'Beyond needless and dangerous, given the gap and other circumstances of the play as described above, the best word I can think of to describe Gudas’ decision to lay out Catenacci is predatory.' … [Read more...] about Gudas hit was needless and dangerous

'“I looked around to see if he was going to blow [the whistle,]” Subban told reporters after the game. “The puck is coming out of the zone. It hits the linesman. He’s standing there and sees the puck coming. It goes back to the player and he puts it in the open net. It just doesn’t make any sense to me.' … [Read more...] about Subban upset with linesman after Kane empty-netter

'The victory marked the Sabres' first win on home ice since January 16, a 4-1 triumph over Washington.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Drop Canadiens 6-4

'"It's big, to generate some momentum here at home. This is what we need to kind of get points now and we've had games slip away here that shouldn't have been. It's something that we need to build off of."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Canadiens: From the Locker Room

'According to generalfanager.com, the Sabres currently have $29,764,212 of cap space, and are projected to have $9,121,291 of cap space by the end of the season. Compared to all 30 NHL teams, the Sabres would have the fourth most room in the salary cap.' … [Read more...] about Stamkos to Buffalo a possibility?

'One thing McCabe does have an issue with is Gudas, “I think you’ve got to know when he’s out there. I think he plays teetering that line. With his previous suspension, that speaks for itself. It’s one of those things you’ve got to be aware when he’s out there because he’ll come inside the dots and take a run at you.”' … [Read more...] about Gudas will not be suspended

'Foligno had the first three-point game of his NHL career. He assisted on the first of Evander Kane's two goals with 17.8 seconds left in the first period and scored two goals, including one on a penalty shot, in the second.' … [Read more...] about Foligno scores twice to help Sabres top Canadiens

'"I felt really engaged," he said. "I felt that we and myself needed an answer after last night's game and I just felt as a team we needed to bring it."' … [Read more...] about Foligno’s 3-point night leads Sabres past Canadiens

'Varone (5’10”, 193 lbs., 12/4/1990) leads Rochester with 12 goals in 38 games played this season. The Vaughan, Ontario native led the Amerks in points in each of the last two seasons and is tied for the Amerks team lead with 26 points (12+14) this year.' … [Read more...] about Varone recalled by Sabres

Donovan on the improve but Amerks blanked again at home (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Albany Devils shut out Rochester (Albany Times Union) Amerks blanked by Devils, 1-0 (Amerks.com) Photo gallery (Amerks.com) Another Danis Milestone As Devils Down Amerks (TheAlbanyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

Canadiens-Sabres preview: Scrivens holds hot hand in goal (Montreal Gazette) Canadiens-Sabres Preview (AP) Sabres' Catenacci out vs. Canadiens (NHL.com) Game Day - Sabres - February 12 (Canadiens.com) Game Preview: Canadiens vs. Sabres (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Montreal Coverage

'“It wasn’t our best effort by any stretch. We have to stick to what makes us successful, and we didn’t do that.”' … [Read more...] about Another disheartening blowout for Sabres

'Bailey showed off his rapidly developing maturity by handling the nerve-racking moment with the aplomb of a 10-year veteran. He smiled and laughed away from the ice and skated determinedly on it while soaking in the atmosphere.' … [Read more...] about Williamsville native receives taste of good life with Sabres