'Not to sound like a broken record, but I'd imagine Kulikov could be moved for a third round pick. If a team that misses out on Shattenkirk really wants to make a move then maybe Kulikov could bring in a second, but from the way he's played this year that may be a little lofty.' … [Read more...] about Potential assets for the Sabres as they approach trade deadline — #2 Dmitry Kulikov
Archives for February 2017
Gionta: Discussing the NHL bye week
'I'm not quite sure how I feel about the bye week yet. I'm kind of on the fence. It compresses the schedule a lot in another areas, so I'm not sure if the five-day break makes up for not having the two or three days we normally have between games every once in a while.' … [Read more...] about Gionta: Discussing the NHL bye week
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks' inexperience is evident in record, stats (Buffalo News) Game 53 preview: Comets at Amerks (Utica Observer Dispatch) Amerks close out weekend with win, play in Buffalo this week (Amerks.com) Comets and Americans meet on the big stage (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
While Sabres are away, their foes will play
'If the other clubs continue their pace, they could leave Buffalo behind this week.' … [Read more...] about While Sabres are away, their foes will play
Sabres send Bailey, Baptiste, Rodrigues back to Amerks
'The latest call-up has gone well for all three players. Bailey has a goal and assist in 10 games while earning a spot alongside center Ryan O’Reilly and right wing Kyle Okposo. Rodrigues has centered Brian Gionta and Marcus Foligno, putting up two assists in six games. Baptiste, who played for sick Sam Reinhart over the weekend, had a goal and assist in two games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Bailey, Baptiste, Rodrigues back to Amerks
Sabres Mailbag: Kane, prospects, defense depth and more
'The only way General Manager Tim Murray should trade Kane is if he believes the left winger won’t re-sign with Buffalo. Kane is set to be an unrestricted free after next season. The sides can sign an extension July 1. If Murray doesn’t think the 25-year-old is in Buffalo for the long haul, he needs to find someone who is.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Kane, prospects, defense depth and more
February turnaround has Sabres knocking on playoff door
'For the first four months of this season, the Sabres were like watching a one-legged man in a butt kicking contest. … [Read more...] about February turnaround has Sabres knocking on playoff door
Sabres assign Bailey, Baptiste, Rodrigues to AHL
'Bailey, 21, has two goals and an assist in 19 games for the Sabres this season. He also has 29 points (19 goals, 10 assists) in 39 games with Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Bailey, Baptiste, Rodrigues to AHL
The Sabres get to sit and watch teams pick up points on them
'When you look at the schedule this week, it really could be a lot worse for Buffalo than it is. There are only three games where two teams that you don't want to get points are playing each other. Those games are Ottawa at Carolina, Ottawa at New Jersey and the Islanders at Detroit.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres get to sit and watch teams pick up points on them
Sabres assign Bailey, Baptiste, Rodrigues to Amerks
'The Amerks host the Utica Comets on Wednesday at KeyBank Center at 7:05 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Bailey, Baptiste, Rodrigues to Amerks
Clunker aside, Sabres happy with how month has gone
'It typically takes 95 points to secure a playoff spot, which means the Sabres (26-24-10) will have to put up a .750 points percentage the rest of the way.' … [Read more...] about Clunker aside, Sabres happy with how month has gone
Mike Harrington: Lots of 'Showtime' as Hawks dominate
'This was an old-fashioned butt kicking.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Lots of ‘Showtime’ as Hawks dominate
Sabres Notebook: Fishing for points; Fedun clears waivers
'Buffalo is in the middle of a packed Eastern Conference, but it has played the most games (60). The other teams will catch up this week, giving the Sabres a more accurate gauge of where they really stand.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Fishing for points; Fedun clears waivers
Quick hits: Blackhawks 5, Sabres 1
'Buffalo announced its second straight sellout with 19,070 tickets sold. Probably one-third of the crowd was wearing Chicago jerseys.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Blackhawks 5, Sabres 1
Sabres fall to Blackhawks, still begin bye feeling good
'The Blackhawks, perhaps the NHL’s model franchise, hammered the Sabres for the 11th straight time (0-9-2). They haven’t beaten the Blackhawks since a home victory Dec. 11, 2009.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Blackhawks, still begin bye feeling good