'"This game is unbelievable," said Brad Donohue, a Buffalo native, and Sabres fan who now resides in Marquette. "The community of Marquette has been a "Hockeytown" since I got here in 1987, and what great support it's given to this Kraft Hockeyville title... and the Sabres are here so I couldn't ask for any better, right?"' … [Read more...] about Kraft Hockeyville USA: more than just a game for Marquette community
Archives for October 2016
Sabres, Hurricanes enjoy Hockeyville USA experience
'"I remember the last time I played in a smaller rink like this that was packed, and it's fun," said Sabres forward Nicolas Deslauriers, who scored to make it 1-0 1:39 into the second period. "It proves how hockey everywhere is important. It's a great setup. We were all happy to come here. The city has been great to us and we are happy to come here and win the game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Hurricanes enjoy Hockeyville USA experience
Lehner Earns Shutout As Sabres Win In Hockeyville
'"He looks invigorated, he looks solid in net. He looks engaged and focused throughout the whole game," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said of his goaltender. "That's really good to see. Both games, you have the feel that pucks aren't going to get by him, that he's playing big and strong. And that's a very good thing to have for a goalie."' … [Read more...] about Lehner Earns Shutout As Sabres Win In Hockeyville
Sabres Recall Five From Amerks
'The Sabres now have 37 players (21 forwards, 13 defensemen and three goaltenders) on their training camp roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Recall Five From Amerks
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks Training Camp - Day One Notebook (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
All’s well, O’Reilly in the house
'It didn't take much to make Buffalo Sabres coach Dan Bylsma smile when the subject of Ryan O'Reilly was brought up after practice Monday.' … [Read more...] about All’s well, O’Reilly in the house
Preseason game with Canes will have ‘an old-time feel’
'The Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes will be playing in a newly renovated rink in Marquette, Mich., on the state's Upper Peninsula. It was chosen last year as the winning city for the second annual Kraft Hockeyville USA contest, which provides $150,000 in arena upgrades and an NHL preseason game to the selected town. And the game will be nationally televised at 7 p.m. on NBC … [Read more...] about Preseason game with Canes will have ‘an old-time feel’
Sabres want to rely on star Ryan O’Reilly less this season
'He skates hard minutes, killing penalties and constantly taking faceoffs. He took 1,790 draws in 71 games last season, a whopping 25.6 per outing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres want to rely on star Ryan O’Reilly less this season
Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly back from World Cup of Hockey
'“It was amazing,” he said. “It was a quick little turnaround. I got thrown right into game I didn’t expect to play. … It was a great tournament, some of the fastest hockey I ever played. The team we had, a few of the guys I’ve played with before, but a lot of guys I haven’t. The depth of Canada, seeing all these guys, getting to play with them, seeing every little thing they … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly back from World Cup of Hockey
Sabres seek to continue climb toward respectability
'"We should be getting better," Murray told The Associated Press. "When we stop getting better, then we've done something wrong."' … [Read more...] about Sabres seek to continue climb toward respectability
Buffalo Sabres at a glance
'The expectations are higher for a Sabres team that made the jump from rock bottom to being relevant by finishing 23rd last season following two consecutive last place finishes. Though missed playoffs for fifth consecutive year, Buffalo showed signs of jelling by closing last year with a 16-10-7 run. Additions of Okposo and Kulikov adds experienced top-line depth to young core. … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres at a glance
Sabres' O'Reilly is back and ready
'"You go through camp to this point in time without Jack playing a game and without Ryan playing a game, you’re missing a big part of your team.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly is back and ready
Sabres' Okposo takes puck to knee at practice
'Sabres coach Dan Bylsma tells WGR 550’s Paul Hamilton that Okposo was hit where there’s no padding and that he needs to see a doctor, but right now it appears to just be a bruise.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo takes puck to knee at practice
Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 11 D Zach Bogosian
'I think Bogosian will be ready to go when the season starts and have a similar year to last season. Bogosian is one of those players – some people love him and others think he’s a liability. Personally, I think I’m right in the middle. I think Bogosian during the second half of last season showed a lot of promise but at times really struggled. If Bogosian plays in the second … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 11 D Zach Bogosian
Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 12 RW Justin Bailey
'I think Bailey, Hudson Fasching, Derek Grant and Nick Baptiste are the front-runners when it comes to the young guys trying to make the roster. The last few weeks Baptiste has looked great but I think the Sabres would still lean towards Bailey or Fasching because of their size. Both showed flashes during their stints in Buffalo last season and can provide some physicality. … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 12 RW Justin Bailey