'The Curse can tolerate a few roller hockey and lacrosse championships. It will feast on chicken wings and settle comfortably into a six-foot snowbank. Barring a major upset in San Diego’s stadium referendum on Tuesday, Buffalo wins.' … [Read more...] about The Curse Needs a New Home. Snow or Surf?
Archives for November 6, 2016
Lehner's dynamic effort sets up Sabres' latest victory
'“I just want us to be a little bit tighter,” Lehner said in Canadian Tire Centre. “There was a little bit too many chances, but you’ve got to give them credit, too. They’re a fast team over there. I think it’s just recognizing certain pucks that we’re missing.”' … [Read more...] about Lehner’s dynamic effort sets up Sabres’ latest victory
Anderson's cancer fight rallies Senators
'“It’s easier because you’re around guys that share the same common goal. You’ve got 20 individuals that are with you. When your train of thought’s getting away from you, you’ve got guys that can pull you back in.”' … [Read more...] about Anderson’s cancer fight rallies Senators
Quick hits: Sabres 2, Senators 1
'The Sabres wouldn't have been in position to win without Lehner. The former Senators goaltender was stellar against his old team, making 31 saves. Several were highlight-reel quality as Ottawa futilely tried to extend its 1-0 lead.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 2, Senators 1
Canadian TV deal didn't work
'It turns out the deal wasn’t quite as “momentous” as Black hoped. Despite thousands of Sabres fans in Southern Ontario, not many cared about watching the team on television. There were a few, however.' … [Read more...] about Canadian TV deal didn’t work
Sabres goalie Robin Lehner stars in comeback win against Senators
'“He may have been the best player on the ice tonight,” Bylsma said. “He was our best player on the ice tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner stars in comeback win against Senators
Sabres rookie Nick Baptiste feels support in Ottawa
'“I feel a little bit of confidence,” said Baptiste, who compiled three goals and five points in five AHL games following a strong NHL training camp. “When you get more minutes and you get out there with guys like that, it kind of jumpstarts you a little bit.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Nick Baptiste feels support in Ottawa
Sunday's Ottawa Coverage
Lehner outstanding against former team as Sabres edge Senators (Ottawa Citizen) Senators in awe of Craig Anderson's ability to focus (Ottawa Sun) Melnyk needs to bite the bullet and work with OSEG on outdoor game (Ottawa Sun) Lehner spoil the return of Anderson (Le Droit) A cause dear to Senators (Le Droit) Photo gallery (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Ottawa Coverage
Memorial product McCabe is growing into an effective NHL defenseman
'“A physical presence, and a guy you can kind of add with the team offense with how he can skate and join the attack,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “We’ve really been fortunate to sign Jake to that three-year contract extension, and going forward for our team, he’s going to be a top flight guy. He’s going to be a guy we lean on and go to in a lot of situations.”' … [Read more...] about Memorial product McCabe is growing into an effective NHL defenseman
Sam Reinhart scores tiebreaker in third, Sabres beat Senators 2-1
'"It was kind of an in-tight play and kind of lucky the way it worked out and was able to come back and be on the right side of the goalie," Reinhart said.' … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart scores tiebreaker in third, Sabres beat Senators 2-1
Lehner subdues former team as Sabres edge Senators
'"That's a big reason why we win," Reinhart said. "He was the one guy for the full 60 minutes who gave his all, and was really a big reason why we won that game."' … [Read more...] about Lehner subdues former team as Sabres edge Senators
Sabres Top Senators 2-1
'William Carrier logged 6:26 of ice time in his NHL debut, recording 2 shots on goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Top Senators 2-1
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Senators
'"We weren't very good in the 1st period. We were just kind of flat. I was too. Started to get going in the 2nd as a team, but [Lehner] was terrific. He made some huge saves. If he doesn't make some big saves we're probably down 4-0 going into the 3rd."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Senators
Sabres rally past Senators
'"No matter who we played today, it was a win we needed," Lehner said. "We don't want to lose two in a row. We can learn a few things from this game. The way we came out in the third after our first goal there, and the big PK we had, we can take some positives."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally past Senators
Lehner sensational in net as Sabres top Senators 2-1
'"No matter who we played today, it was a win we needed," Lehner said. "We don't want to lose two in a row. I think we can learn a few things from this game, but they way we came out in the third after our first goal and the big PK we had, we can take some positives too." … [Read more...] about Lehner sensational in net as Sabres top Senators 2-1