'“The position I’ve been in the last few years of my career, nothing’s guaranteed,” Falk said before facing New Jersey in Prudential Center. “It’s pretty day-to-day, week-to-week with your time in the NHL, so you put your best foot forward. For them to appreciate what I bring to the table with my element and style and commit back to me was great.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Falk gets security; Grant reclaimed
Archives for February 2017
Quick hits: Devils 2, Sabres 1
'The Devils survived a coach's challenge to take a 2-1 lead with 7:27 to go. Michael Cammalleri's point shot bounced off goaltender Robin Lehner's glove and popped in the slot. Pavel Zacha connected on the rebound.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Devils 2, Sabres 1
Sabres have top TV ratings among U.S. teams, report says
'SportsBusiness Journal reported the Sabres’ ratings are down 5 percent from last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have top TV ratings among U.S. teams, report says
Sabres sign Justin Falk to extension
'“He’s been in some minute situations and playing up and down the defensive pairings and really kind of been a real nice addition in terms of stability on the back end.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Justin Falk to extension
Sabres claim Derek Grant off waivers
'Grant offers the Sabres, who struggled to replace him, a fourth-line center. They have been using winger Nick Deslauriers for a few minutes a game in the spot. Cal O’Reilly, Grant’s replacement, was waived last week and sent to the AHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim Derek Grant off waivers
Tuesday's New Jersey Coverage
Devils power play fuels 2-1 win over Sabres (Newark Star Ledger) Forward play making all the difference for the Devils (Newark Star Ledger) Photo gallery (Newark Star Ledger) Devils go into bye week with 2-1 win over Sabres (Bergen Record) Devils' Hynes not a fan of NHL's bye week (Bergen Record) Devils top Sabres, 2-1 (SportsNet New York) Photo gallery (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New Jersey Coverage
Devils end 7-game home losing streak on contested Zacha goal
'"It's a puck above the crossbar," Bylsma said. "Robin goes up to catch it and their guy puts a stick into it and I think prevents Robin from catching the puck."' … [Read more...] about Devils end 7-game home losing streak on contested Zacha goal
Devils end home skid with win over Sabres
'It was the 11th consecutive contest the Sabres have allowed 30 or more shots.' … [Read more...] about Devils end home skid with win over Sabres
Sabres sign D Falk to one-year extension
'The 28-year-old Falk, a fourth-round pick in the 2007 NHL draft, owns 27 points (two goals, 25 assists) and 168 penalty minutes in 206 games during parts of seven NHL seasons with Buffalo, the Columbus Blue Jackets, the New York Rangers and the Minnesota Wild.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign D Falk to one-year extension
Sabres claim F Grant on waivers
'In 81 career NHL games, Grant has seven assists and 30 penalty minutes. He owns 162 points (88 goals, 74 assists) and 174 penalty minutes in 292 career AHL games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim F Grant on waivers
Devils Stifle Sabres 2-1
'Pavel Zacha fired a loose puck past Lehner late in the 3rd, giving New Jersey the lead for good. The call was reviewed for goaltender interference, but the goal was allowed to stand.' … [Read more...] about Devils Stifle Sabres 2-1
From The Locker Room: Sabres-Devils
'"We didn't have any chances. Not what I saw at least. Schneider had an easy game today. It's up to us in this room to get things going and today's we didn't get things going."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Devils
Sabres reclaim Grant
'Grant played just six games for the Preds picking up one assist.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reclaim Grant
Sabres remain atop local television ratings
'According to the Sports Business Journal, the Sabres are averaging a 6.43 rating, which is five-percent lower than where the ratings were last season. Buffalo remains ahead of the Pittsburgh Penguins (5.56), St. Louis Blues (4.26), Minnesota Wild (3.91) and the Chicago Blackhawks (3.12) as they round out the top-five.' … [Read more...] about Sabres remain atop local television ratings
5 Observations: Sabres fall to Devils 2-1
'The Sabres just can't seem to figure out the second period. On Tuesday the Devils out-shot the Sabres 19-11 in the middle frame, but really controlled play and limited Buffalo's chances in the first 15 minutes of the period.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres fall to Devils 2-1