'“I feel great,” he said. “It’s obviously not fun to be in the stands. But it feels good. I know my job. It’s a tough spot where I am.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nick Deslauriers finally playing, contributing
Archives for March 2017
Tuesday's San Jose Coverage
Sharks vs. Buffalo Sabres pregame: Three keys for San Jose (San Jose Mercury News) Sharks seek to end futility against Sabres (AP) NHL Gameday: Buffalo has been surprising nemesis for Sharks (CSN Bay Area) Preview: Sabres at Sharks (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s San Jose Coverage
The Sabres recall a forward for their west coast swing
'Fasching played six games in October before severely pulling his groin.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres recall a forward for their west coast swing
Fasching expected to join lineup during 3-game trip
'"It's been a long process," Fasching said. "It's an injury that took me out for a while and it's my first major injury along my career. Not [only] pro, even through college. It's been hard, mentally you just try to stay with it. But it is what it is and I feel good now. It's made me stronger, for sure."' … [Read more...] about Fasching expected to join lineup during 3-game trip
Sabres recall Fasching from Rochester
'Fasching (6'2", 209 lbs, 7/28/1995) joins the Sabres for the second time this season after playing six games for the team in October. In 13 career NHL games, the Milwaukee, Wisconsin native has posted one goal and one assist.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Fasching from Rochester
Lehner continues to embrace his time in Sabres' net
'“As I said, it goes up and down, especially – I don’t know if ‘young team’ is the right word, but ‘not-matured team’ yet,” Lehner said. “We have a long way left to go. We have some really big bright spots in our game, some good players, but you’ve got to find a way to be better at all things in all areas.”' … [Read more...] about Lehner continues to embrace his time in Sabres’ net
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks lose in Springfield (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Springfield Thunderbirds, goaltender Adam Wilcox pitch shutout in 2-0 win over Rochester Americans (Springfield Republican) Amerks shutout in Springfield (Amerks.com) Wilcox wonderful in 2-0 shutout win (SpringfieldThunderbirds.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres, Deslauriers fight back for surprising victory
'“It energized our team. Not just the play, not just the goal, but the play from him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Deslauriers fight back for surprising victory
Mike Harrington: Players don't deserve say on Bylsma
'You hear scuttlebutt that others in the room aren't that enthralled with Bylsma and they're big names. But if you fire Bylsma based on that, you let the inmates run the asylum. The last thing Murray should want is to create a situation where Eichel or any other young star is tagged a coach-killer before even playing a single playoff game.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Players don’t deserve say on Bylsma
Sabres Notebook: Bailey moving; home-and-home records
'“He’s got the ability and the potential to be a guy that can add with speed and skating and force,” Bylsma said Saturday. “That’s what he’s done when he’s played well.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Bailey moving; home-and-home records
Quick hits: Sabres 5, Blue Jackets 3
'The Sabres always talk about needing to play 60 minutes. They got away with 40.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 5, Blue Jackets 3
Inside the Sabres: D-lemma; Kane's year; granting Cal's wish
'Washington’s Karl Alzner is worthy of an offer. But unless Buffalo lands Shattenkirk – and there will be plenty of suitors – it appears the UFA market won’t yield that surefire catch.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: D-lemma; Kane’s year; granting Cal’s wish
Sabres roar back from early deficit, beat Blue Jackets
'Before Jack Eichel’s empty-net goal secured the win, Lehner made the save of the game, stoning Cam Atkinson with his right pad with 33.4 seconds left. “Unbelievable,” Sabres winger Marcus Foligno said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roar back from early deficit, beat Blue Jackets
Sabres’ Justin Bailey has opportunity to stay
'“It’s a really big one,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said of Bailey’s opportunity. “You’re trying to develop and grow within our organization. This is a huge opportunity for him to show just exactly what type of effective player he can be.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Justin Bailey has opportunity to stay
Sunday's Columbus Coverage
Jackets fortunate in loss (Columbus Dispatch) Zach Werenski in select group with 40 points (Columbus Dispatch) What We Learned: BUF 5, CBJ 3 (BlueJackets.com) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Columbus Coverage