'“It’s super exciting for me,” Baptiste said in KeyBank Center. “I’m getting texts and calls and a lot of media attention regarding it. People are asking me, ‘Are you in the lineup? Are you playing? Are you there?’”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nicholas Baptiste eager to drive home his NHL ability
Archives for November 5, 2016
Carrier to debut; Kane skating; Eichel watching
'“You’re always disappointed when you don’t make the team out of training camp, but I proved myself down there, practiced hard, had a good start, and now I’m back here,” Carrier said.' … [Read more...] about Carrier to debut; Kane skating; Eichel watching
Speed, tenacity earned William Carrier recall to Sabres
'“It’s great, especially early in the season,” a smiling Carrier said this afternoon inside KeyBank Center. “I’ve proven that I could do it. I had a good start in Rochester."' … [Read more...] about Speed, tenacity earned William Carrier recall to Sabres
‘Deuce Line’ showcasing defense, offense for Sabres
'“For the most part, they’re playing against other teams’ top lines, a checking role,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “But when you look at our chances against and chances for, they’re minimizing the chances against but they’re also getting a good portion of our offense.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Deuce Line’ showcasing defense, offense for Sabres
Sabres - Maple Leafs rivalry renewed
'With both teams certainly attempting to be on the upswing, Buffalo head coach Dan Bylsma said it isn’t any individual players who will make the rivalry better, specifically pointing out Eichel and Matthews. Instead, Bylsma said the best way to add fuel to the fire is by winning.' … [Read more...] about Sabres – Maple Leafs rivalry renewed
Saturday's Ottawa Coverage
Senators take 3-game win streak into Sabres matchup (AP) Senators’ Craig Anderson to start Saturday against Sabres (Sportsnet) Preview: Sabres at Senators (NHL.com) Game Day 5: Sens vs Sabres (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Ottawa Coverage
Sabres recall F Carrier
'The LaSalle, Quebec native, was acquired by Buffalo from the St. Louis Blues in February 2014. Carrier logged career-high totals in goals (13), assists (17) and points (30) in 56 games during his second professional season with Rochester in 2015-16.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall F Carrier
Sabres recall Carrier
'Carrier was a 2nd round pick of the St. Louis Blues in 2013 and was acquired in the Ryan Miller trade.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Carrier
Sabres' Bylsma needs more from Bailey
'Jack Eichel was in the stands watching practice. It isn’t the first time he’s done that and Bylsma said he likes the kid around, “He’s been really quite patient about his recovery. He’s been around every day, he’s with the team every day, he’s been at practice multiple times sitting in the stands and watching, but he also understands he’s got some time with this injury.” … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bylsma needs more from Bailey
Sabres recall Carrier, send Bailey to Rochester
'Carrier has had an impressive start with Rochester, scoring four points (3G, 1A) in seven games. He has yet to make his NHL debut -- so the call up seems like it makes sense.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Carrier, send Bailey to Rochester
Sabres report card: The first ten games
'Six of the Sabres next ten games are at home, which may not be a good thing when you consider the Sabres are 1-3 at home so far this season. I do expect they'll start playing better at home and now would be the ideal time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres report card: The first ten games
Long wait for Carrier ends with first career recall
'It's been a long wait for Carrier, who scored a career-high 30 points (13+17) in 56 games with the Amerks last season before his campaign was cut short due to a broken hand. As he recovered, he watched his roommate, Evan Rodrigues, and Cole Schneider both earn their first recalls for the Sabres' final two games of the season.' … [Read more...] about Long wait for Carrier ends with first career recall
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks waste two-goal lead in loss to Syracuse Crunch (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Syracuse Crunch rallies with three-goal third to stun Rochester (Syracuse Post Standard) Three-goal third period sends Crunch past Amerks (Amerks.com) Crunch rally back with three-goal third period to defeat Amerks, 3-2 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage