'The left winger will give everything he’s got during the game, but good luck finding him when the clock isn’t running. He carries himself like he’s Sidney Crosby, yet he has the same number of playoff points as Taro Tsujimoto. He’ll treat children to a gift-filled Christmas, then end up on the police blotter. His megawatt smile will charm one person and appear fraudulent to … [Read more...] about Evander Kane’s conflicting sides pose conundrum for Sabres
Archives for April 12, 2017
Jerry Sullivan: Murray needs to answer for same old soft Sabres
'Murray's act is beginning to wear thin. It became fashionable to overpraise him simply for not being Darcy Regier, as a scowling straight shooter who charmed the media with tough-guy quotes and wasn't afraid to take a big gamble on trades.' … [Read more...] about Jerry Sullivan: Murray needs to answer for same old soft Sabres
Sabres missed Kyle Okposo’s leadership
'On the ice, Okposo compiled 19 goals and 45 points in 65 games. Before he injured his ribs March 2, he was the Sabres’ leading scorer. Off the ice, Okposo, who signed a seven-year, $42 million contract July 1, quickly “developed into a big leader,” Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres missed Kyle Okposo’s leadership
Johan Larsson’s absence hurt Sabres
'“At the end of last year (he) really took strides in his game and what he was for our team, and then (he) stepped into that for us at the beginning of this year and through 36 games,” Bylsma said. “You’re talking about another guy you’re missing, and one of the reasons you’re missing (him) is because he was a pretty significant player for us.”' … [Read more...] about Johan Larsson’s absence hurt Sabres
Top questions for Sabres GM Tim Murray
'The defense was the clear cut weakness going into the season, but the Sabres were also decimated with injuries, specifically on the blue line. This season the team started 12 (!) different defensemen, which is absolutely unheard of. Yes, it should've been better from the start and injuries shouldn't be an excuse, but disappointing seasons from Dmitry Kulikov and Zach Bogosian … [Read more...] about Top questions for Sabres GM Tim Murray
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks gear up for final week of regular season (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage