'The Sabres make their debut Sunday night in Edmonton’s new Rogers Place, and fans here figure to be pumped for the team’s second regular-season game in the glittering $483 million building. The Oilers are 2-0, with wins over Calgary by scores of 7-4 and 5-3.' … [Read more...] about McDavid, Oilers present big test
Archives for October 16, 2016
Missing the Eichel-McDavid matchup
'"I feel for Jack. He's a great kid and a tremendous player," McLellan said after his Oilers practiced here Saturday. "I really enjoyed my time with him at the World Cup. It was special. You could see all the talent, all the enthusiasm he has for the game.' … [Read more...] about Missing the Eichel-McDavid matchup
Sabres believe they can rely on entire defense
'“Whoever I end up playing with, we want to show we’re going to be out there against top lines,” Gorges said. “We want to show we can do it. They want to show that they can do it, and we all can. …' … [Read more...] about Sabres believe they can rely on entire defense
Connor McDavid empathizes with Jack Eichel
'“The losers in all are the fans. The Buffalo fans will miss him at home, as will his teammates. But it happens. It takes a real, strong mental approach as Connor showed last year to overcome it (months on the shelf). Knowing Jack, at least for the month I had with him, I think he has the tools to overcome it.”' … [Read more...] about Connor McDavid empathizes with Jack Eichel
Sunday's Edmonton Coverage
Connor McDavid empathizes with Jack Eichel (Edmonton Journal) Edmonton Oilers Game Day: Buffalo Sabres limp into Rogers Place minus star pair (Edmonton Journal) Oilers surging, Sabres ailing ahead of meeting (AP) Connor McDavid, Oilers look to stay undefeated (NHL.com) Preview: Oilers vs. Sabres (EdmontonOilers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Edmonton Coverage
Sabres recall F Baptiste
'The 21-year-old Baptiste, the Sabres' third-round selection in the 2013 NHL draft, made his professional debut with Rochester in the 2015-16 season, recording 28 points (13 goals, 15 assists) in 62 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall F Baptiste
Becoming Buffalo
'And while Babcock ultimately passed on the opportunity to go from one Rust Belt city in Detroit to another on the shores of Lake Erie, the fact he went so far past footsie with Buffalo is an indication of how things have changed thanks to the influence of Pegula. Buffalo used to be a place you outgrew; now it’s squarely in the mix for some of the biggest names in hockey.' … [Read more...] about Becoming Buffalo
Sabres may add Kulikov to the lineup Sunday
'However, Okposo is still on track to make his Sabres’ debut tomorrow, according to head coach Dan Bylsma. The bench boss also said that Kulikov “improved dramatically yesterday in practice and hopefully progression continues today,” following practice in Edmonton on Saturday afternoon. Bylsma said there is a possibility that Kulikov is in the lineup on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres may add Kulikov to the lineup Sunday
Sabres recall Baptiste
'Baptiste (6'1", 206 lbs., 8/4/1995) recorded a goal and an assist in Rochester's season-opener last night against the Hershey Bears. The Ottawa, Ontario native tallied two points (1+1) in two preseason games with the Sabres in September.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Baptiste
Sabres hope for Baptiste to bring speed to lineup
'"You see it all over," Bylsma said. "You see it from young kids that are bringing it, providing it, and Nick is of that ilk. He has that speed, that power to his game and with the strong preseason that he's had he has a chance to do it here with us."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope for Baptiste to bring speed to lineup
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks bombarded in second for four goals against Crunch (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Syracuse Crunch blows lid off season by crushing Rochester Amerks (Syracuse Post Standard) Better than advertised? Syracuse Crunch put on show in season-opener (Syracuse Post Standard) Photo gallery (Syracuse Post Standard) Amerks Stumble In 4-1 Loss To Syracuse (Amerks.com) Amerks … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage