'Perhaps the only highlight for Buffalo was the debut of rookie center Sean Malone, who played 12:12 in his first NHL game and was not on the ice for any of Florida's goals.' … [Read more...] about Huberdeau scores twice; Panthers win Thornton’s final game
Archives for April 2017
Sabres sign F Malone to entry-level contract
'The 6-foot, 190-pound native of West Seneca, N.Y., was selected by the Sabres in the sixth round of the 2013 NHL draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign F Malone to entry-level contract
Sabres Blanked by Panthers 3-0
'Robin Lehner faced 37 shots and saved 34. James Reimer saved all 30 shots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Blanked by Panthers 3-0
Sabres sign local product
'Malone had a great senior season at Harvard after suffering through two hip surgeries that derailed his sophomore and junior seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign local product
5 Observations: Panthers take down Sabres 3-0
'For my money, this may have been the most uneventful game of the season.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Panthers take down Sabres 3-0
Sabres sign West Seneca native Sean Malone
'"Certainly a whirlwind for him, just coming in and traveling and joining our team this morning," Head Coach Dan Bylsma said. "He's coming down from the high of being in that game and with his team, turning around and flying across country to play in his first NHL game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign West Seneca native Sean Malone
Panthers end six-game losing streak
'Florida (34-36-11) moved one point ahead of the Sabres for sixth place in the Atlantic Division. Each team has been eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoff contention.' … [Read more...] about Panthers end six-game losing streak
Sabres admit to lack of intensity in loss to Panthers
'"We didn't come out to play today so I don't think it was competitive," Lehner said. "I think they came out to play and we didn't have much today unfortunately."' … [Read more...] about Sabres admit to lack of intensity in loss to Panthers
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks shut out Comets, 5-0 (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Comets stumble in loss to Americans (Utica Observer Dispatch) Amerks ride 33-save shutout from Muse in 5-0 rout of Comets (Amerks.com) Amerks agree to terms with Florentino (Amerks.com) Comets suffer shutout loss to Americans (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Lehner wants Sabres to earn their playing time
'“We’ve got to get back to the accountability of performing on the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Lehner wants Sabres to earn their playing time
Confidence back, Sabres' McCabe won't lose sleep over benching
'“I had four bad periods,” McCabe said in HarborCenter. “In this league, if you’re not performing you’re not going to play.”' … [Read more...] about Confidence back, Sabres’ McCabe won’t lose sleep over benching
Okposo illness a 'cloud' for Sabres as they hit final weekend
'“We were asking about him when we were in Buffalo, and it was probably quiet for a point and for a reason,” Islanders coach Doug Weight told the New York media. “We’re praying for him. He’s a wonderful person.' … [Read more...] about Okposo illness a ‘cloud’ for Sabres as they hit final weekend
Sabres Notebook: Okposo reportedly released; Guhle joins Amerks; Foligno done
'The Sabres could not yet confirm the report.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Okposo reportedly released; Guhle joins Amerks; Foligno done
Goalie Robin Lehner wants Sabres to be more accountable
'“We could totally dominate the top the teams in this league,” Lehner said Friday inside HarborCenter. “They can’t even touch the puck.”' … [Read more...] about Goalie Robin Lehner wants Sabres to be more accountable
Sabres’ Jake McCabe on benching: ‘I’m not going to lose sleep over it’
'McCabe has morphed into a top contributor this season, skating almost 21 minutes a night, sometimes on the first pair. So getting benched, even after a poor stretch, was a bit surprising.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jake McCabe on benching: ‘I’m not going to lose sleep over it’