'Bailey was back with his teammates for the first time. He’s been out three games and had a noticeable limp midway through practice. Bailey said, “I felt good, I was eager to get back. It’s not going to be perfect your first day back, mentally or physically, but it was good to be out there and get around the guys again.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel and Kane miss practice
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Three injured players return to Wednesday's practice
'With two days separating the Sabres from their next game, at home against Florida on Friday, the light session also served as an opportunity for three injured players to acclimate to being back on the ice with the team. Defensemen Nathan Beaulieu and Josh Gorges both skated with the team for the second day in a row, while Justin Bailey made his return after missing the last … [Read more...] about Three injured players return to Wednesday’s practice
Sabres' Pouliot holding up his end of the bargain with scoring run
'"It wasn't the type of goal I usually get a chance to do," Pouliot said with a grin, "but it ended up good."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Pouliot holding up his end of the bargain with scoring run
Mike Harrington: No snow job from Housley necessary as Sabres actually play pretty well
'"It's easy to be negative because you're in a negative situation," Evander Kane said after Tuesday's game. "It's hard to be positive. That's the mental toughness you have to have, being positive when things are going tough and working through things."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: No snow job from Housley necessary as Sabres actually play pretty well
Sabres Notebook: McCabe stands up for Reinhart
'"He makes the play. He let's me know. He's right there," Reinhart said about the play with McCable. "I'm aware. The play is made. Obviously I got hit pretty good and he's there to step in 10 times out of 10. It was the right play by him. We've been pretty close over the last couple of years, so I expect him to be in there every time and believe it or not, I'd do the same for … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: McCabe stands up for Reinhart
The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Capitals 1
'Pouliot has five goals this season, all in the last seven games. He had eight goals in 67 games for Edmonton last year and was bought out.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Capitals 1
Benoit Pouliot shines in Sabres’ win over Capitals
'“I was really frustrated the whole year and things weren’t going good,” said Pouliot, who scored eight goals in 67 games last season. “I was down on myself, I was hard on myself. It’s frustrating playing that way and trying to get out of a slump like that. Right now, things are good.”' … [Read more...] about Benoit Pouliot shines in Sabres’ win over Capitals
Former Sabres captain Brian Gionta excited to represent Team USA
'“Five, six teams had interest and wanted to sign me, not just (tryouts), wanted to sign,” said Gionta, who still lives in Clarence with his wife and three children. “But when I sat down and analyzed things, it didn’t work with where I wanted to be with my family, so I made that tough decision. By no means was it easy. I made it with the right intentions.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres captain Brian Gionta excited to represent Team USA
Wednesday's Washington Coverage
Capitals’ struggles in back-to-back games continue with loss to Sabres in Buffalo (Washington Post) 4 reasons why the Caps lost to the Sabres (NBC Sports Washington) Tarik's three stars: Ovechkin, Smith-Pelly not enough in Buffalo (NBC Sports Washington) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Washington Coverage
Stars can't lift Sabres, Oilers out of ruts
'The Sabres have traditionally been a draft-and-develop organization. But some recent high picks, like Sam Reinhart and Alexander Nylander, haven’t panned out as stars. The players are making mistakes, are perhaps a half-step behind, and are unsure of themselves.' … [Read more...] about Stars can’t lift Sabres, Oilers out of ruts
Pouliot scores go-ahead goal in Sabres’ 3-1 win over Caps
'“We stuck with it and weathered the storm and we pushed back,” said Kane, who upped his team-leading total to nine goals. “It was a big win for us tonight, and I think we have to try to work on getting over that hump and carrying it into the next game.”' … [Read more...] about Pouliot scores go-ahead goal in Sabres’ 3-1 win over Caps
Eichel’s frustrations eased after Sabres beat Capitals
'“We should use this game as a confidence booster,” Eichel said following a 3-1 victory in which he set up Evander Kane’s opening goal. “We beat a really good hockey team and we need to know that we could play with anybody.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s frustrations eased after Sabres beat Capitals
Sabres hang on to beat Capitals
'"Him getting an opportunity and taking advantage of his opportunity says a lot about Ben," Sabres coach Phil Housley said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hang on to beat Capitals
Sabres recall D Redmond, place F Bailey on IR
'Redmond is making his second stint with the Sabres this season after appearing in two games following a recall on Oct. 21. The 6-foot-2, 212-pound Redmond has recorded one goal and four assists in seven contests this season with the Americans of the AHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall D Redmond, place F Bailey on IR
Trade Bait: Duchene deal puts Sabres' Kane atop list
'While moving Kane may help speed up Botterill’s rebuild plan in Buffalo – the Sabres entered Tuesday night’s action tied for 16th in the Eastern Conference – his departure would leave a hole on Botterill’s depth chart. Players with Kane’s speed and skillset, the ability to not only keep up with Eichel but to make plays with him, aren’t a dime a dozen.' … [Read more...] about Trade Bait: Duchene deal puts Sabres’ Kane atop list