'Buffalo Junior Sabres president Kevyn Adams announced the suspension Sunday, a day after the melee occurred during a game between the Peters-coached 15-and-Under team and the Ontario-based Hamilton Junior Bulldogs.' … [Read more...] about Former NHL enforcer suspended as youth coach following brawl
Archives for February 2017
Coyotes' Vrbata leaves it late vs. Sabres
'"We let them come at us a little bit too hard," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "We were a little too passive in the neutral zone, and they came at us with a ton of speed. We still had plenty of opportunities to put the game away. Regardless of the opponent, it can't happen where you feel like you have the two points in your back pocket."' … [Read more...] about Coyotes’ Vrbata leaves it late vs. Sabres
Sabres recall G Ullmark
'The Lugnvik, Sweden, native has a 20-20-2 record with a 2.90 goals-against average and .910 save percentage in 42 games for Rochester this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall G Ullmark
5 Observations: Coyotes take down Sabres 3-2
'Defenseman Josh Gorges added, "we tried to protect a lead, every time you sit back you give a team life."' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Coyotes take down Sabres 3-2
Coyotes stun Sabres 3-2
'Radim Vrbata capped a frentic third period with his 14th goal of the season with just seconds remaining in regulation. The goal gave the winger a multi-point performance against the blue and gold. Nilsson stopped nine of the twelve shots on goal in the final period, while Domingue stopped all 14 Buffalo shots. The Sabres had several scoring chances, but could not bury the … [Read more...] about Coyotes stun Sabres 3-2
Radim Vrbata's late goal gets Coyotes past Sabres
'"It's tough to swallow," said Eichel, who extended his point streak to six games with his 14th goal at 18:01 of the first period. "We've blown a lot of leads this year, and that's one of the most frustrating things. It seems like we play good and we get the lead and then we decide we're just going to sit back. … I don't know if we played a little too passive, but we don't push … [Read more...] about Radim Vrbata’s late goal gets Coyotes past Sabres
Sabres fall in dying seconds to Arizona
'It's the first time Buffalo failed to earn a point when leading after two periods (they're now 15-1-4 in that regard).' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall in dying seconds to Arizona
Sabres recall Ullmark
'Ullmark (6'4", 221 lbs., 7/31/1993) joins the Sabres for his fifth recall of the season, but has yet to appear in a game with the team in 2016-17. The Lugnvik, Sweden native has compiled a 20-20-2 record in 42 games for the Americans this season, posting a .910 save percentage and a 2.90 goals-against average in his second North American professional season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Ullmark
Sunday's Arizona Coverage
Arizona Coyotes' Louis Domingue to make second straight start vs. Buffalo Sabres (Arizona Republic) Struggling Sabres gear up for Coyotes (AP) Preview: Sabres at Coyotes (NHL.com) Coyotes vs. Sabres Preview (ArizonaCoyotes.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Arizona Coverage
Mile High mess costs Sabres dearly
'Pick a problem, any problem, and the Sabres had it Saturday night in Pepsi Center. The sum of the parts was a 5-3 loss to the lowly Colorado Avalanche, about as ill-timed a defeat as Dan Bylsma has had in his two years as Sabres coach.' … [Read more...] about Mile High mess costs Sabres dearly
Sabres Notebook: Kane shutting out trade talk
'"It definitely doesn't affect me," Kane said of trade talk prior to Saturday's game against the Colorado Avalanche in Pepsi Center. "Am I aware of it? Of course. But it doesn't affect me. It's just this time of year."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Kane shutting out trade talk
Quick Hits: Avalanche 5, Sabres 3
'The Sabres also fell to 0-4-2 in their last six games in the Mile High City. They have not won here since 2005.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Avalanche 5, Sabres 3
Former Sabre Andrew Peters allegedly involved in youth hockey fight (video)
'Peters is the coach of the Jr. Sabres Midget 15U team. A coach is shown in the video going after an opposing player around the 17-second mark when a fight spills into his team's bench.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Andrew Peters allegedly involved in youth hockey fight (video)
Sunday's Colorado Coverage
Jeremy Smith has 34 saves, gets his first NHL win as Avalanche beats Sabres (Denver Post) Avalanche Journal: Somebody out there probably was playing his last Colorado home game (Denver Post) It’s amazing that the Avalanche is drawing as well as it is. Yes, “well.” (Denver Post) Avalanche hang on late in win over Sabres (BSN Denver) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Colorado Coverage
Landeskog scores twice, Avalanche beat Sabres 5-3
'Buffalo came back from its bye week and missed a chance to make up ground in the Eastern Conference standings. The Sabres are seven points behind Toronto for third place in the Atlantic Division and six back of Boston for the second wild card.' … [Read more...] about Landeskog scores twice, Avalanche beat Sabres 5-3