'“I definitely have some close friends that I’ve gotten to know over the years,” Kane said this morning inside KeyBank Center. “I was just actually talking to a buddy from Vegas last night a 9 o’clock. So to wake up and see what happened there, it was difficult. The word is just sickening, because there’s some sick people out there. There needs to be some stiffer consequences … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evander Kane sickened by Las Vegas shooting
Archives for October 2017
Griffith sticks with Sabres
'After playing well in Friday's pre-season finale against the New York Islanders, Griffith skated on a line with Jack Eichel and Evander Kane at Sunday's practice.' … [Read more...] about Griffith sticks with Sabres
Sabres prospect Casey Mittelstadt scores incredible goal
'Take a drink every time you hear the announcer remark on Mittelstadt’s “typical speed.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Casey Mittelstadt scores incredible goal
Housley won’t name captain, still “evaluating” who will wear a letter
'“Not in the immediate future,” the new bench boss told reporters on Monday. “We are still evaluating that part of who is going to wear a letter. We have a good leadership group in there and that is going to be something the coaches talk about today and (Tuesday).”' … [Read more...] about Housley won’t name captain, still “evaluating” who will wear a letter
Under Housley, Sabres are looking to practice like they play
'"It's a long week," Housley said. "I thought it was a good time to push the pace yesterday, a little bit more compete in our practice which I like to implement more when it allows it because I think it's good to be competitive when there's points on the line.' … [Read more...] about Under Housley, Sabres are looking to practice like they play
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks reduce training camp roster by eight (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
With injuries on defense, Ristolainen's workload could get pumped up again
'Jake McCabe (shoulder) and Zach Bogosian (lower body), the club's likely No. 2 pair, were both missing due to injury and their status is murky at best for Thursday's season opener against Montreal. Meanwhile, newly acquired Marco Scandella went hard through the entire practice that took place on both rinks. Scandella did not play in any of Buffalo's six exhibition games on the … [Read more...] about With injuries on defense, Ristolainen’s workload could get pumped up again
Sabres Notebook: With goals at a premium, lines get a shuffle
'Free agent signee Seth Griffith, who has apparently beat out prospects Justin Bailey and Nick Baptiste to make the team, spent Sunday on the top line with Evander Kane and Jack Eichel. Ryan O'Reilly was centering Benoit Pouliot and Kyle Okposo while Sam Reinhart was between Zemgus Girgensons and Jason Pominville.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: With goals at a premium, lines get a shuffle
Sabres hope to have healthy defense corps for opener
'Bogosian, who left Friday’s preseason finale with a lower-body injury, is day-to-day, Sabres coach Phil Housley said. He also said Bogosian’s injury isn’t as serious as the Sabres first believed and they’ll know more today.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope to have healthy defense corps for opener
Sabres’ Zach Bogosian day-to-day
'“Marco’s improving, made great strides,” Housley said. “That was a tough practice today. He pushed it to the limit.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian day-to-day
Bogosian misses practice on Sunday
'Dan Bylsma used to talk about keeping Rasmus Ristolainen's minutes down, but he couldn't resist in a game often getting him up to 27 to 30 minutes. Phil Housley is going to play a demanding style and he too wants to keep his top defenseman's minutes down, “It's a long season. I'd like to see him get 22, 23 to 24 minutes.”' … [Read more...] about Bogosian misses practice on Sunday
Sabres set to unveil new menu items
'Members of the media will be given samples during Monday morning's event inside the Lexus Club.' … [Read more...] about Sabres set to unveil new menu items
Griffith earned roster spot with strong showing against New York
'"I think his attitude is infectious, and he's got to play like he has the last two games," Housley said. "He's got to be up in the forecheck. Everybody can compete in their own way. I know he's a smaller guy but he gets on pucks and finds a way to win puck battles."' … [Read more...] about Griffith earned roster spot with strong showing against New York
Sabres trim roster by four, essentially set opening-night lineup
'The NHL is requiring all teams to submit their salary cap-compliant roster by 5 p.m. Tuesday. The cap is $75 million for the 2017-18 season. The 27 players on the Sabres' roster, including the injured skaters, total $71,289,940.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trim roster by four, essentially set opening-night lineup
Sabres send Justin Bailey, Nick Deslauriers to Amerks
'Deslauriers and Fedun must clear waivers before reporting to the Rochester Americans. The Sabres scratched all four players for Friday’s 3-1 home loss to the New York Islanders, the preseason finale.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Justin Bailey, Nick Deslauriers to Amerks