'They need a defenseman and at least one forward. Defenseman Dmitry Kulikov (undisclosed injury) missed today practice and will miss his third straight game Tuesday, coach Dan Bylsma said. Meanwhile, top center Ryan O’Reilly (upper body) also missed the session but hasn’t been ruled out.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dmitry Kulikov out against Blues
Archives for November 2016
Tuesday's Saint Louis Coverage
Preview: Blues vs. Sabres (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Blues host Sabres in matchup of skidding teams (AP) Preview: Sabres at Blues (NHL.com) Game Notes: Nov. 15 at Buffalo (StLouisBlues.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Saint Louis Coverage
Sabres practice without O'Reilly
'Dan Bylsma said one defenseman and likely two forwards will be recalled from the Amerks. As far as Kulikov and O’Reilly go the head coach said, “Kulikov is not coming on the trip with us and is day to day and we’re seeing on O’Reilly, but he’s still day to day at this time."' … [Read more...] about Sabres practice without O’Reilly
Carrier's strong play earns him promotion to top line
'"I just think he works extremely hard and makes those good plays, plays the game the right way," Okposo said. "He's a young kid, that's what you need. He's got some confidence out there and he's doing the right things. I think his play probably warrants a move up in the lineup."' … [Read more...] about Carrier’s strong play earns him promotion to top line
Sabres struggling to 'hold down the fort'
'Top players are struggling. Goals are rare. Trips to the penalty box are common. The Sabres have just one victory in the past six games. While they earned a point in a couple of others, skids of 0-2-2 and 1-3-2 don’t qualify as getting it done.' … [Read more...] about Sabres struggling to ‘hold down the fort’
Three sent to Amerks; auctions & more
'Buffalo sent defenseman Justin Falk and forwards Nick Baptiste and Cole Schneider back to the Amerks. The Sabres’ next game is Tuesday in St. Louis, and uncertain injury statuses could force recalls Monday before Buffalo flies to Missouri.' … [Read more...] about Three sent to Amerks; auctions & more
Sabres send 3 to Amerks
'The Sabres, who have been dealing with injuries all season, have limited salary cap space, so sending players down between games helps save some money.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send 3 to Amerks
Sabres reassign Falk, Baptiste, Schneider
'Falk, 28, joined the Sabres on Friday for his first recall of the season after signing with the team as an unrestricted free agent on July 1. He played in two games, averaging 13:35 of ice time. In 173 career NHL games, Falk has recorded 23 points (two goals, 21 assists) and 151 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reassign Falk, Baptiste, Schneider
Sabres Send Down Three
'Baptiste scored two goals in 10 games with the blue and gold, while Schneider notched an assist in seven games. Falk has 0 points and is -2 in two games with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Send Down Three
Sabres return 3 to Rochester
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned forwards Nicholas Baptiste and Cole Schneider, and defenseman Justin Falk, to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres return 3 to Rochester
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Baptiste comes up big in return to Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Springfield Thunderbirds fall to Rochester Americans, 3-2 (Springfield Republican) Three-Goal First Period Sends Amerks To 3-2 Win Over Thunderbirds (Amerks.com) Americans' Three-Goal First Dooms T-Birds (SpringfieldThunderbirds.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres drop another, look outmatched while doing it
'Late in the second period and early in the third, after they fell in a 3-1 hole, the Sabres looked beaten on the bench. Heads drooped. Backs hunched. Conversation, which flows during the good times, went silent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop another, look outmatched while doing it
Refs not always sticking it to Buffalo
'The coach had one of the least-penalized teams in the NHL through the first month of the season. Those days are gone. A four-game run that featured 21 infractions dropped the Sabres to 10th in a hurry heading into Saturday’s rematch against New Jersey.' … [Read more...] about Refs not always sticking it to Buffalo
Quick hits: Devils 4, Sabres 2
'The Devils simply were better. Not only were they better, they were better in every facet of the game. It wasn't unexpected as New Jersey improved to 7-1-2 in its last 10. The Sabres fell to 0-2-2 in their last four and 1-3-2 in the last six.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Devils 4, Sabres 2
New athletic trainer busier than expected
'“It’s no different than it was in New Jersey for me as far treating the guys,” he said. “It’s just a matter of building a relationship with the guys, getting that trust factor. It’s them having the trust in you so you’re able to do the job.' … [Read more...] about New athletic trainer busier than expected