Archives for March 2016

'One person who saw the 20-year-old play more hockey games than the Sabres GM is Mike Hendrickson, the Minnesota Gophers men’s hockey beat reporter. Hendrickson provided insight on what Buffalo fans can expect when one of the newest Sabres debuts.' … [Read more...] about Here’s the lowdown on new Sabres forward Fasching

Skinner loses his cool, Canes lose to Sabres 3-2 (Raleigh News and Observer) Photo gallery (Raleigh News and Observer) Late Goals Bury Canes (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Photo gallery (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Carolina Coverage

'"We want to take pride in these next eight games that we have here and kind of have a good feeling going into next year and finish off the season strong," Kane said. "Tonight was a good comeback win for us and it's something we're going to have to be able to do in the future."' … [Read more...] about Larsson scores late, Sabres rally to beat Hurricanes 3-2

'Nelson led Mavericks defensemen with six goals and 22 points last season. Overall, he had 14 goals and 60 points in 99 games.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign Minnesota State defenseman Casey Nelson

'"We stuck with it; we said to ourselves that there was a lot of game left," Larsson said when asked if the Nordstrom goal was deflating. "We got one goal and then we went from there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally to defeat Hurricanes

'The 6-foot-2, 182 pounder was the WCHA Defensive Player of the Year as well as being named to the All-WCHA First Team this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign D Nelson

'Larsson fired a shot off the post and into the net exactly one minute later for the game-winning goal. Larsson was set up by Brian Gionta, who forced a turnover in the Carolina end.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Storm Back, Beat Canes 3-2

'"Obviously our second half has been much better than our first half was. We want to take pride in these next eight games that we have here. I have a good feeling going into next year and finishing off the season strong. Tonight was a good comeback win for us, and it's something that we're going to have to be able to do in the future."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Hurricanes: From the Locker Room

'Nelson played three years at Minnesota State and was part of a defense that allowed the fewest shots per game in the NCAA this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign college free agent

'"When they got the goal, it did pass through my mind that we gave up the opportunity to win the game," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally late to defeat Hurricanes

'"We showed great character and great fight even though we lost a bit of momentum," defenseman Carlo Colaiacovo said. "We were still real positive on the bench."' … [Read more...] about Late goals from Kane, Larsson fuel comeback win in Carolina

'Nelson (6’2”, 182 lbs., 7/18/1992), who recently finished his junior season at Minnesota State University (WCHA), led a Mavericks defense that allowed the fewest shots per game among all NCAA teams this season. His play earned him WCHA Defensive Player of the Year honors and a spot on the All-WCHA First Team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Casey Nelson

'I watch shift after shift as Brian crashes and bangs with men who seem like giants in stature compared to his 5-foot-7 frame storming down into the corners. Brian comes to work with a purpose and when the time comes, he gets thundered to the ice, he pops right back and storms back to deliver more.' … [Read more...] about Gionta continues to have the right approach on and off the ice

'“I’ve been showing the coaches that they can trust me out there in crucial situations and the offensive side of my game is there,” Foligno said Monday. “I’ve got to bring that every night, and I feel like I have with the physicality of it, sticking up for teammates and things like that. I think the overall game, if I can bring something every night, you’re going to be a … [Read more...] about Foligno feels he’s a factor for the Sabres

'Fasching, who was rated as the organization’s No. 2 prospect by the Hockey News, is scheduled to arrive in Buffalo on Tuesday for a physical. The Sabres play in Carolina on Tuesday night, and Fasching will join them for practice when they return. He’ll likely make his NHL debut Saturday when the Sabres host Winnipeg in First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Hudson Fasching signs with Sabres, could make NHL debut Saturday