Archives for February 2016

'“We have a really good group of guys in here, and, as I said, it was tough to let those guys down the other day,” he said. “I’m going to make sure I’m the best player possible for these guys.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evander Kane set to return after benching

Blue Jackets, Sabres at a glance (Columbus Dispatch) Sabres-Blue Jackets Preview (AP) Sabres' Kane returns vs. Blue Jackets (NHL.com) Blue Jackets close out home stand vs. Sabres (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Columbus Coverage

'"It was 100 percent my responsibility to make sure I'm at the rink and I'm on time," Kane said following practice Thursday. "I take full responsibility for my actions and I'm accountable for those. I paid the consequences. For me, it's a lesson and it's something I'm not going let happen again."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Kane set to return to lineup after 1-game benching

'It was difficult to sit and watch the team play without him, but he knows it was his own fault, “Whether you’re sitting there and watching it or not playing regardless, I missed practice, I wasn’t at practice the day before and those are the consequences I had to deal with and now I’m looking forward and getting back on the ice to try to help the team win.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kane is glad it’s about hockey again

'"There is some frustration creeping in with the power play and both units. We're talking about multiple games now," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said after practice Thursday at First Niagara Center. "Really, it comes down to components of your power play that you need to be successful aren't there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope to bust power play, shootout slumps soon

Justin Bailey at the head of Amerks prospect class (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'“Based on a thorough investigation by our office,” Cambria added, “there is no basis for any kind of charge against Evander Kane. But I’m still waiting to hear anything from the DA, one way or the other.”' … [Read more...] about ‘I’m waiting for an update,’ Evander Kane’s attorney says of police investigation

'“We did a good job of limiting opportunities,” coach Dan Bylsma said. “Probably our best team defensive game in a long time.”' … [Read more...] about Lehner happy with team’s effort in Ottawa

'But McGinn, an upcoming unrestricted free agent, could be entering his final days in Buffalo. General manager Tim Murray almost certainly wants to get an asset back for McGinn if he can’t re-sign him before the Feb. 29 trade deadline.' … [Read more...] about Jamie McGinn on staying with Sabres: ‘It has to work for both sides’

'Caggiula has been to Buffalo before as a development camp invitee in the summer of 2014. Caggiula was a standout at the camp, especially at the intra-squad scrimmage where he netted two goals. Caggiula also impressed as part of Mikhail Grigorenko's 3-on-3 tournament team that went on to win the tournament on the final day of development camp.' … [Read more...] about Drake Caggiula: the forgotten free agent

'“I don’t think you wholesale the farm to avoid getting to a shootout,” Bylsma said. “We’re trying to win it in overtime and we get ourselves a breakaway. ... We’re pressing to get goals, not because of the shootout situation. But we want to win the hockey game.”' … [Read more...] about Moulson’s goal drought ends but Sabres come up just short

'“He apologized and that’s where we’ll leave it,” said captain Brian Gionta. “As teammates, we’re going to take him for his word and go from there. It was disappointing yesterday. The guys are there, guys are at practice ready to work and you’re missing one of your guys. It’s disappointing for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Kane apologizes for oversleeping

'The Sabres' only three-game run this season came Nov. 7-12 against Vancouver, Tampa Bay and Florida. They're 0-3-3 since then when entering a game with two straight wins.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Senators 2, Sabres 1 (SO)

'Your lifestyle — public, brash, however you want to describe it — lands you in some precarious positions, I'm sure, and your race and history push public opinion against you.' … [Read more...] about An open letter to Evander Kane

'It’s also the same Kane who needed to be traded out of Winnipeg last season after breaking several team rules. It all came to a head when Dustin Byfuglien threw Kane’s track suit in a shower, a reaction to Kane wearing a track suit to the rink after missing a team bus.' … [Read more...] about Kane apologizes but can’t skate away from his off-ice history