'“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
Archives for October 2016
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
Sabres' Kane, Eichel begin long road to recovery
'“In the oblique area, it’s going to be something that you deal with even when you come back with rotation and the discomfort.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kane, Eichel begin long road to recovery
Okposo back; Kulikov slowly recovering
'“We have to grow up as a team, and we’ve got to find a way to put points in the bank in October. It’s going to try and start on Sunday.”' … [Read more...] about Okposo back; Kulikov slowly recovering
Sabres’ Jack Eichel knows he can’t rush back from ankle injury
'Eichel seems to be handling the injury OK. He was upbeat during his eight-minute chat Friday, occasionally smiling. Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said Eichel’s spirits have improved. Eichel has kept attending team meetings, something Bylsma said is “absolutely” fine.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel knows he can’t rush back from ankle injury
Sabres’ Evander Kane out ‘weeks’ with 3 cracked ribs
'“The crappy part is he’s at the goal line, not eight feet from the boards or 10 feet from the boards,” Bylsma said Friday following practice inside KeyBank Center. “It makes it a dangerous play.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evander Kane out ‘weeks’ with 3 cracked ribs
Moulson’s opener goal (hopefully) a sign of better season to come
'“My confidence comes from the work I put in during the summer,” he said. “Worked a lot on my skating and some off-ice stuff. I think that’s where the confidence comes from, knowing what I have to bring all the time.”' … [Read more...] about Moulson’s opener goal (hopefully) a sign of better season to come
Sabres forward Evander Kane out for weeks with cracked ribs
'"It's 25 mph going to a dead stop," Bylsma said after Friday's practice at KeyBank Center. "All the crash tests are done at, what, 30 mph? It's 25 mph, and he's going in hard. If you don't get any injuries, it's still a huge collision into a completely stationary object."' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Evander Kane out for weeks with cracked ribs