'The Sabres have four key unrestricted free agents – captain Brian Gionta, defensemen Dmitry Kulikov and Cody Franson, and goaltender Anders Nilsson.' … [Read more...] about After disastrous road trip, Sabres return to Buffalo with trade deadline on the mind
Archives for February 2017
Sabres Prospects: A look around the organization as trade deadline looms
'Among those players in major-juniors having outstanding seasons are forwards Giorgio Estephan with the Lethbridge Hurricanes and Cliff Pu with the London Knights.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Prospects: A look around the organization as trade deadline looms
Bucky Gleason's Power Take: With Sabres on block, Murray should be on clock
'The trade deadline is Wednesday. Murray has little choice but to sell off veteran free agents and maximize his return while he can. Time is running out on the season. Murray should be on the clock, too.' … [Read more...] about Bucky Gleason’s Power Take: With Sabres on block, Murray should be on clock
Jerry Sullivan's Power Take: Sabres are a consistent tease
'With 20 games left, they probably need to go 14-5-1 or better to have a chance at the playoffs. It's hard to imagine. They're more likely to finish last in the East.' … [Read more...] about Jerry Sullivan’s Power Take: Sabres are a consistent tease
Junior Sabres coach on brawl: 'I did not do a good job this weekend'
'Fighting in 'youth sports' is unacceptable ... in all sports, not just hockey," Peters said.' … [Read more...] about Junior Sabres coach on brawl: ‘I did not do a good job this weekend’
Andrew Peters crossed line by striking youth hockey player
'I’ve been involved in youth hockey for 16 seasons as a coach and parent. And whether I’m coaching or someone else is, whether it’s a house league team or Tier-I travel, whether they are 8 or 18, the expectations are the same: The coach is responsible for creating a fair and safe learning environment. The coach will be a positive role model in what he says and what he does. The … [Read more...] about Andrew Peters crossed line by striking youth hockey player
Slumping Sabres have assets to trade
'Almost four years after the old regime began gutting the Sabres for a long rebuild and an eventual return to glory, they appear to be a long way from truly contending.' … [Read more...] about Slumping Sabres have assets to trade
Tuesday's Nashville Coverage
Sabres vie to get back on track vs. surging Predators (AP) Preview: Predators at Sabres (NHL.com) Game Day: Preds at Sabres (NashvillePredators.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Nashville Coverage
Button: Nylander's game 'screams important player'
'Button didn't stop their when talking about the Sabres going forward. He says he thinks defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen is a "pillar" defenseman, the type of guy you can build around. Button also says he really likes defenseman, Jake McCabe.' … [Read more...] about Button: Nylander’s game ‘screams important player’
Andrew Peters addresses Saturday's youth hockey brawl
'The 36-year-old says he can't discuss the altercation, but he says he did not do a good job communicating to his team.' … [Read more...] about Andrew Peters addresses Saturday’s youth hockey brawl
Disaster in the desert: Sabres' melt down in lost weekend
'Last week, the team put out a "Gone Fishin'" sign when it was time to head to its bye. The only sign General Manager Tim Murray should be holding up now is "For Sale."' … [Read more...] about Disaster in the desert: Sabres’ melt down in lost weekend
Sabres Notebook: Lehner's status uncertain
'"It's more precautionary than anything," Bylsma said. "He got bumped several times at the net, more than just the penalty. There was the one in the first two in the second and the penalty. They were related."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Lehner’s status uncertain
Quick Hits: Coyotes 3, Sabres 2
'The Arizona Coyotes got three goals in the third period to wipe out a 2-0 deficit, including Radim Vrbata's slapshot with 18.9 seconds left, to stun Buffalo, 3-2, in Gila River Arena.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Coyotes 3, Sabres 2
Monday's Arizona Coverage
Arizona Coyotes rally past Buffalo Sabres with 3-goal third period (Arizona Republic) Arizona Coyotes trade Martin Hanzal to Minnesota Wild (Arizona Republic) Photo gallery (Arizona Republic) Wild acquire center Martin Hanzal in trade with Coyotes (AP) Wild score Hanzal, White from Coyotes for picks, prospect (The Sports Xchange) Did Coyotes push future success further … [Read more...] about Monday’s Arizona Coverage
Vrbata's late goal lifts Coyotes past Sabres
'"It's one of those frustrating things," Eichel said. "We play good, then we get the lead and decide we're going to sit back. These are the ones we need to have."' … [Read more...] about Vrbata’s late goal lifts Coyotes past Sabres