'Buffalo (26-23-10) has won three straight games. St. Louis (31-23-5) had a six game win streak ended.' … [Read more...] about Robin Lehner, Sabres defeat Blues
Archives for February 2017
Kane, Baptiste tally 2 points each in win over Blues
'"I think we had a lot of speed on our line," Baptiste said. "Jack's so good with the puck, you've got to get open for him. On that play when we scored, he cut to the middle and I was able to find a hole. He put the puck on my tape and it was just a great play."' … [Read more...] about Kane, Baptiste tally 2 points each in win over Blues
Sabres recall Baptiste
'Baptiste (6'1", 206 lbs., 8/4/1995) is currently tied for eighth in the AHL with 19 goals and has added 11 assists for 30 points in 42 games for Rochester this season. The Ottawa, Ontario native is in his second pro season and has totaled 58 points (32+26) in 104 career AHL games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Baptiste
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks drop 4th straight with loss to Binghamton (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Surging B-Sens top Rochester, 4-3 (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Amerks rally in third but fall just short to B-Sens (Amerks.com) Blunden scores late as B-Sens down Amerks 4-3 (BinghamtonSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' Rodrigues performing well on center stage
'“It’s been a nice thing to see Evan being able to step in there and do good things,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said Friday. “I don’t want to say I’m surprised, but great intelligence, some good hockey smarts and sense on both sides of the puck, in particular defensively.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rodrigues performing well on center stage
Sabres Notebook: Streaks collide; Lehner hot; injuries
'Buffalo will close a stretch of 11 games in 18 days with back-to-back home games. St. Louis will visit KeyBank Center at 1 p.m. Saturday, while the Chicago Blackhawks come to town at 6 p.m. Sunday. They’re a combined 11-0 in the past 11 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Streaks collide; Lehner hot; injuries
Sabres goalie Robin Lehner thriving with heavy workload
'“We’re going to keep riding that guy as we go forward,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said Friday inside HarborCenter. “Every one of these games is a huge game for us. We’re going to see Robin in there quite a bit.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner thriving with heavy workload
Sabres’ Cody Franson ready to play; Derek Grant out
'Center Derek Grant, who injured his shoulder late in the first period Thursday, “had a decent amount of good news from his evaluation today,” Bylsma said. Still, Grant has some weakness and is likely out this weekend, Bylsma said. … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cody Franson ready to play; Derek Grant out
Saturday's Saint Louis Coverage
Blues-Sabres preview (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Sabres aim to continue push vs. Blues (AP) Preview: Blues at Sabres (NHL.com) Game Notes: Feb. 18 at Buffalo (StLouisBlues.com) Projected Lineup: Feb. 18 at Buffalo (StLouisBlues.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Saint Louis Coverage
Sabres' Moulson looking for more ice-time
'Inside a game Moulson might play with seven or eight of the 11 forwards. He said at times he can roll with it, “It depends, we have a lot of good players on this team so it’s easy to play with the guys out there, but when you get out there, there are different situations and it’s easier to play with different guys, so just mentally I have to be ready to go whenever it’s my … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Moulson looking for more ice-time
Dreger: Kane's return value might be as good as it gets
'"There are a number of teams who absolutely are looking for an upgrade up front and somebody they can inject into their top-six," Dreger said with Andrew Peters and Martin Biron on The Instigators on Friday. "There are lots of teams most definitely looking for a top-six player. Evander Kane, when healthy and motivated which he appears to be on both fronts, he can be an impact … [Read more...] about Dreger: Kane’s return value might be as good as it gets
Rodrigues excelling at center between Foligno, Gionta
'"I don't want to say I'm surprised, but great intelligence, some good hockey smarts and sense on both sides of the puck, in particular defensively," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said when asked what he's seen from Rodrigues during this stretch. "Positionally, when he gets the puck coming out of D-zone and puck retrievals, he's made real intelligent and smart plays."' … [Read more...] about Rodrigues excelling at center between Foligno, Gionta
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Americans withstand early Bridgeport offense before losing (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Four points for Ho-Sang as Sound Tigers beat Rochester (Connecticut Post) Amerks home woes continue in 5-2 loss to Bridgeport (Amerks.com) Ho-Sang, Dal Colle Earn Career Nights in 5-2 Win (SoundTigers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres grind out first February winning streak
'"We need to go back to back to back to back to back to back," Kane said. "That's where we're at right now at this point of the season."' … [Read more...] about Sabres grind out first February winning streak
Sabres Notebook: O'Reilly gets on board against former team
'"We see them soon," O'Reilly noted as the Sabres play in Colorado Feb. 25 "so hopefully I can score, but anytime you get on the board it's always good. Just that feeling of contributing and making an impact on the game is important whether it’s against that team or any other team."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: O’Reilly gets on board against former team