'Falk has played well when called upon. He's not flashy and he doesn't provide much offensively, but he's played a solid game in his own end, especially for someone who didn't start the year in the N.H.L. Falk has been asked to do a lot with so many injuries on the blue line and he's done a nice job.' … [Read more...] about Signing Falk now gives the Sabres expansion draft options
Archives for February 2017
Pavel Zacha powers Devils past Sabres
'"We didn't have any chances, not with what I saw. Schneider had an easy game. Like I said, it is up to us in this room to get things going, and tonight we didn't get things going." -- Sabres goaltender Robin Lehner' … [Read more...] about Pavel Zacha powers Devils past Sabres
Sabres struggle to generate offense in loss to Devils
'"It's a puck above the crossbar, Robin goes up to catch it and their guy puts his stick into it and I think prevents Robin from catching the puck," Bylsma said. "Yes, the puck gets spit back out and there's a second shot so there's no interference on the second shot but without the stick there, I think Robin catches the puck."' … [Read more...] about Sabres struggle to generate offense in loss to Devils
Hard work pays off for Falk with mid-season extension
'"Pretty exciting few days for myself and my family," Falk said prior to Buffalo's game in New Jersey. "First time it's ever happened, something like this for me to get an extension or a contract during the season and not just in the summer."' … [Read more...] about Hard work pays off for Falk with mid-season extension
Grant claimed off waivers, assigned to Rochester
'Grant (6'3", 212 lbs, 4/20/1990) signed with the Sabres as a free agent on July 2, 2016 after spending the 2015-16 season in the Calgary Flames' organization, where he split his time between Calgary and the Stockton Heat (AHL). The Abbotsford, British Columbia native played in 35 games for the Sabres and tallied three assists before being claimed by Nashville on Jan. 11. He … [Read more...] about Grant claimed off waivers, assigned to Rochester
Spot on Sabres' top line is there for the taking
'Based on practice, Moulson will again start as the left winger on the O’Reilly line. He got seven shifts in that spot Saturday. Ennis slid onto the line for seven shifts, while Bailey had two with the All-Stars.' … [Read more...] about Spot on Sabres’ top line is there for the taking
Sabres Notebook: Happy returns for defense; Grant waived
'“I really liked how they jumped back in,” coach Dan Bylsma said In KeyBank Center. “Both guys, with our practice schedule the way it goes, we just don’t get a lot of time to have practices. They’ve been skating on their own the last few days, and to toss them both back in there, I don’t think either of them missed a beat.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Happy returns for defense; Grant waived
Sabres’ Marcus Foligno utilizing talents beside Jack Eichel
'“With 31 games left, it’s doable, very doable,” Foligno, who’s on a 14-goal pace, said Sunday inside KeyBank Center. “That’s my goal. You set goals for yourself in the offensive zone. Fifteen, it’s realistic right now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Marcus Foligno utilizing talents beside Jack Eichel
Sabres’ Zach Bogosian out Monday; Predators waive Derek Grant
'Defenseman Zach Bogosian, day-to-day with a muscle/rib injury, won’t accompany the team to New Jersey for Monday’s tilt against the Devils, Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. Bogosian hasn’t skated since getting injured Thursday. – Rookie winger William Carrier, out with knee injury, has a bone bruise, Bylsma said. “It’s a wear-and-tear injury for Will,” he said.'' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian out Monday; Predators waive Derek Grant
Monday's New Jersey Coverage
Devils Up Next: Hosting the Sabres (Bergen Record) Devils, Sabres both attempting to climb back into race (AP) Tonight's game: Devils vs. Sabres (SportNet New York) Preview: Sabres at Devils (NHL.com) Devils look to find groove at The Rock vs. Buffalo (NewJerseyDevils.com) 2/6 Pregame Notes: NJD vs. BUF (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s New Jersey Coverage
The Sabres' goalies are good with the new pants
'Anders Nilsson chirped in, “Both yes and no. I don’t think all the answers is to score more goals, it’s not to make the equipment smaller, it’s a big part in how the game is played and different reasons to why you don’t see a lot of goals in certain games, but on the other hand, I still think there’s some room to make the equipment smaller too. As Robin says it’s not the … [Read more...] about The Sabres’ goalies are good with the new pants
McCabe, Gorges made impact in return to lineup
'"Georgie's a guy who's not afraid to go out there and block a shot, no matter who it is, and put his body on the line," defenseman Cody Franson said. "Caber's a lot of the same way. They both try to be very physical, they play hard along the walls and they do a good job of trying to take the middle of the ice away on teams. When you have two guys like that who you can insert … [Read more...] about McCabe, Gorges made impact in return to lineup
After impressive win, Sabres' goal is to build on it
'“We got outplayed in Montreal, just dominated, and that was kind of a spark for us to come back and start working hard again,” center Ryan O’Reilly said. “We used that to fuel us, and we’ve got to keep that mindset of every time we come to the rink we’re” angry “and we want to be better, we’re not satisfied.' … [Read more...] about After impressive win, Sabres’ goal is to build on it
Mike Harrington: Patriot Way a model for Eichel
'"I really take a lot from them," the Sabres center said as we chatted Saturday morning in KeyBank Center. "Look at their organization. First and foremost, there's nobody bigger than the team. They just traded their best defensive player away this year because he wanted too much money. Traded him in the middle of the season for a third-round pick and they're still in the Super … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Patriot Way a model for Eichel
Sabres notebook: Foligno ends his scoring drought
'"You don’t want to put too much pressure on yourself but yeah, I do feel like you’re playing with two great players, players that are going to have amazing careers. This is a chance for me to contribute offensively, too. But I’ve got to remind myself that what I did tonight against Ottawa with the physicality and the fight and just simplicity of my game, it led to results. I … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Foligno ends his scoring drought