'Zach Bogosian (knee) and Dmitry Kulikov (back) are both out, and neither has played since Nov. 9. And now veteran Josh Gorges is out after taking a shot to the foot Thursday night against the New York Rangers. Even Casey Nelson is sidelined in Rochester with a neck/shoulder issue. Judging from coach Dan Bylsma's downcast mood, although there's no concrete information yet, … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: No rest on defense as injury crisis deepens
Archives for December 4, 2016
Guhle proves he can play in the NHL
'"He’s a great young talent," said Cody Franson, his defensive partner for the afternoon. "He’s a good kid. He stepped in and played very well tonight. That’s not easy to do coming out of juniors. He did very well tonight. He was very easy to play with."' … [Read more...] about Guhle proves he can play in the NHL
Sabres Notebook: Kane finally scores; Gorges out
'“It was just good to get the first one out of the way,” Kane said in KeyBank Center. “When you have multiple games together and you don’t score, being a goal-scorer that’s a slump. I feel I have an opportunity to score every game, so it was just nice to get it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Kane finally scores; Gorges out
Quick hits: Bruins 2, Sabres 1
'"I don’t think we had glaring, clear-cut chances that he kind of robbed us on," Sabres captain Brian Gionta said. "We got some pucks to the net, and he made the first save. We’ve got to do a better job of getting the ones after that."' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Bruins 2, Sabres 1
Inside the Sabres: Nilsson proudly waves pride flag
'“Anders Nilsson is courageous beyond the understanding of many,” Davis said via email. “He is taking a risk on multiple fronts and is standing up for something that he believes in, knowing the backlash that could come his way. He's my hero.”' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Nilsson proudly waves pride flag
Sabres’ offense struggles again in loss to Bruins
'Back to reality.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ offense struggles again in loss to Bruins
Sabres prospect Brendan Guhle stands out in NHL debut
'The Sabres recalled Guhle because Josh Gorges blocked a shot in Thursday’s 4-3 win against the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Brendan Guhle stands out in NHL debut
Sabres lose Eichel touch, fall 2-1 to Bruins
'The 1-0 lead held until the third period, but the Sabres looked to have tied the score with 2:50 left in the second period. After a review it was determined that Brian Gionta kicked the puck past Tukka Rask (35 saves), keeping it a one-goal game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Eichel touch, fall 2-1 to Bruins
Sunday's Boston Coverage
Bruins edge Sabres in Buffalo (Boston Globe) Matt Beleskey leaves Bruins game with lower-body injury (Boston Globe) Bruins, Tuukka Rask hold on for 2-1 win against Sabres (Boston Herald) Boring Bruins happy with two points rather than style points (Boston Herald) It Wasn’t Pretty, But Bruins Find Way To Win On Road Against Sabres (NESN) Bruins Wrap: Boston’s Defense Holds … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage
Rask stops 35 shots in Bruins' 2-1 win over Sabres
'"First two periods, we had a tough time generating some offensive chances," Sabres defenseman Cody Franson said. "They kind of just stayed on top."' … [Read more...] about Rask stops 35 shots in Bruins’ 2-1 win over Sabres
Bruins beat Sabres, run streak to 3-0-1
'"I liked our first five minutes of the game, and then it dropped off," Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma said. "We struggled getting out of the defensive (zone), turned the puck over there and gave them momentum, gave them opportunities."' … [Read more...] about Bruins beat Sabres, run streak to 3-0-1
Sabres fall to Boston 2-1
'Kane's goal has really energized the Sabres. They have had two or three scoring chances to try and get the game tying goal without avail.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Boston 2-1
Guhle nothing short of impressive in his debut
'Guhle finished the afternoon with four shots on goal, two blocked shots, and a plus-1 rating in 16:20 of total ice time. In the first two periods, Guhle played strong in the defensive end with some good physical play and not allowing the Bruins to get good quality scoring chances. His play shifted more towards the offensive end of the ice in the third period when he joined a … [Read more...] about Guhle nothing short of impressive in his debut
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Bruins
'"The one thing we keep urging Evander to do is shoot the puck. I think he hasn't shot the puck this year the way he normally does. He's had opportunities too. He's started to get more of those opportunities to shoot the puck. Good to see him get that goal for us."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Bruins
5 Observations: Sabres fall to Bruins 2-1
'If you’re a fan of slow-paced and boring hockey than you loved the beginning of Saturday’s matinee between the Sabres and Bruins. Neither team was able to generate consistent scoring chances and don’t even get me started on the sloppy passing.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres fall to Bruins 2-1