Predators return home with momentum, host Sabres (AP) Preview: Sabres at Predators (NHL.com) Game Day: Sabres vs. Preds (NashvillePredators.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Nashville Coverage
Archives for January 2017
Sabres' Kulikov is almost ready to play
'Kulikov almost got a full practice in on Monday until he got hit in the mouth with a stick. Of course he was with the trainers and couldn’t speak with us after practice so you won’t see any quotes from him. Dan Bylsma offered, “He would’ve skated with us earlier if we had been home, so he’s skated extremely hard for two days and had full contact, so we’ll see how he responds … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kulikov is almost ready to play
Sabres' Kulikov nearing return to injury-plagued blue line
'Kulikov's effectiveness will be the major question when he finally returns -- in 20 games this season the first year Sabre has only one assist and a -10 plus/minus rating. Kulikov has battled injuries almost all season, so it will be interesting to see how the 26-year-old defensemen performances this time around.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kulikov nearing return to injury-plagued blue line
Kulikov back at practice, may join lineup this week
'"He would've skated with us earlier if we had been home on the Montreal day (Saturday) or Sunday," Bylsma said. "He skated extremely hard those two days at home and back into practice today, full contact, so we'll see how he responds to that but it bodes well for seeing him sometime this week."' … [Read more...] about Kulikov back at practice, may join lineup this week
Gionta wants to get Sabres' timeline back on track
'“Yeah, I would have thought we were further along than we are, but situations happen,” Gionta said. “It’s a pretty fluid thing, so it’s constantly evolving.”' … [Read more...] about Gionta wants to get Sabres’ timeline back on track
Amerks' Bailey has goals in seven straight games
'Bailey's streak is the longest in the American Hockey League this season. He has boosted his stats to 17 goals and 27 points in 34 games. Bailey and Rochester teammate Nick Baptiste are tied for sixth in the AHL in goals.' … [Read more...] about Amerks’ Bailey has goals in seven straight games
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Loss puts Amerks in last place (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Ho-Sang’s two goals lead Sound Tigers past Rochester (Connecticut Post) Amerks end road trip with 3-1 loss in Bridgeport (Amerks.com) Birthday Boy Sends Tigers to Fourth Straight Win (SoundTigers.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Roll the highlight film for Lehner in OT victory
'"I really wanted to have a bounceback game today," Lehner admitted. "We got into this building, go into overtime and we win it. That's a great feeling. Things got a little bit bigger than they should have been. You move on with your life, look for the next game.' … [Read more...] about Roll the highlight film for Lehner in OT victory
Sabres Notebook: Ice time log blows up for Ristolainen
'Asked if he felt like he had played 35 minutes, Ristolainen said, "I knew it was somewhere around 30." Told that coach Dan Bylsma was probably going to call on him for 28-30 minutes a night as long as McCabe is injured, Ristolainen said, "It's not my call. It's about the coaches. I try to be ready for the game, play my best game and earn the ice time like everyone else."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Ice time log blows up for Ristolainen
Quick Hits: Sabres 3, Canadiens 2 (OT)
'Buffalo snapped a four-game winless streak away from KeyBank Center by rallying for a 3-2 overtime victory over the Atlantic Division-leading Montreal Canadiens in Bell Centre. Zach Bogosian won it with a blistering slapper at 1:48 of overtime. It was his first goal of the season.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Sabres 3, Canadiens 2 (OT)
A position to be maintained for William Carrier
'"It brings a lot of energy," said Captain Brian Gionta. It plays fast and hard, it creates a lot of things in failure-before. He is a good young man who plays very well. He finishes his checks and plays hard."' … [Read more...] about A position to be maintained for William Carrier
Sunday's Montreal Coverage
Sabres slice into 2-1 lead in third and beat Habs 3-2 in OT (Montreal Gazette) In the Habs' Room: Price sharp against Sabres, but has lost 5 of last 6 starts (Montreal Gazette) Lehner says no (Le Journal de Montreal) "Carey gave us a big point (Le Journal de Montreal) A position to be maintained for William Carrier (Le Journal de Montreal) "Carey was outstanding" (Le … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Montreal Coverage
Zach Bogosian scores in overtime, Sabres edge Canadiens 3-2
'Added Sabres coach Dan Bylsma: "Everyone thought the game was over with that slapshot from the middle of the ice. The cage was wide open and Robin recovered with a huge glove save. The fans half cheered for a goal and it turned into a gasp. We had guys on the bench clamouring and cheering him on."' … [Read more...] about Zach Bogosian scores in overtime, Sabres edge Canadiens 3-2
Bogosian's OT goal sends Sabres past Canadiens
'"That's something our team has done really well, is stay in the game, stay emotionally attached to the game," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "They got the goal to go up in the second and they made it tough on us. Tough times there through the middle of the third period; it didn't feel like we could get much generated, couldn't get it going. But we stayed with it and come up … [Read more...] about Bogosian’s OT goal sends Sabres past Canadiens
Sabres recall D Nelson
'The 6-foot-1, 190-pound Nelson, 24, has nine points (four goals, five assists) in 27 games for Rochester this season, including two goals and an assist in his last five contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall D Nelson