'The timing of the recall makes sense. Buffalo has home games Tuesday and Thursday, when it hosts Columbus, then heads out on its bye week. The Sabres can get a quick look at Guhle, then send him back to the Amerks with only one minor-league game missed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reward Guhle as defense prospect continues his growth
Archives for January 9, 2018
Sabres Notebook: Ullmark on Amerks; Antipin still ill; new lines
'The Amerks are third overall in the AHL thanks to balanced scoring, quality defense and impressive goaltending. Ullmark is tied for first with 17 victories in 26 appearances and ranks fourth with a .928 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Ullmark on Amerks; Antipin still ill; new lines
Sabres look to Brendan Guhle for spark
'“We were going through a tough stretch there, where you think about bringing guys up, we had some capable defensemen back there,” coach Phil Housley said Monday after the Sabres recalled Guhle. “We were giving them an opportunity to see what they can bring to our team.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to Brendan Guhle for spark
Tuesday's Winnipeg Coverage
Five keys to Jets vs. Sabres (Winnipeg Sun) Sabres hope to turn corner vs. Jets (The Sports Xchange) Jets at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Game day: Jets begin road trip, look to extend winning streak in Buffalo (WinnipegJets.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Winnipeg Coverage
Sabres call up defenseman Guhle, goalie Ullmark from AHL
'Guhle has seven goals and 13 assists for 20 points in 35 games in his first season with Rochester. He was Buffalo’s second-round pick in the 2015 draft and played three games with the Sabres during the 2016 season on an emergency call-up basis.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up defenseman Guhle, goalie Ullmark from AHL
Guhle earned his call up to the Sabres
'Not many thought that the 20-year old defenseman from Edmonton, Alberta would see action in the National Hockey League this season with general manager Jason Botterill wanting to develop many of his young prospects in the AHL first. But with the Sabres in a situation where they need some sort of offensive spark from their blue line, head coach Phil Housley thought now was the … [Read more...] about Guhle earned his call up to the Sabres
Sabres recall Guhle and Ullmark from Rochester
'Both Guhle and Ullmark have helped guide Rochester to one of their best starts in recent memory. While the Sabres have struggled, the Amerks have thrived and currently have a 22-8-3 record, good for second place in their division.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Guhle and Ullmark from Rochester
Sabres call-up Guhle and Ullmark
'Ullmark, who is tied in the AHL with 17 wins, is skating in place of Robin Lehner who took a puck to the net in the Sabres’ 4-1 loss to the Flyers on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call-up Guhle and Ullmark
After developing in Rochester, Guhle earns his chance in Buffalo
'"I think he's just earned his way up," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "He's in a good spot. He's in a winning environment down there which is great for the culture of the team. It's just a great opportunity to see what he can bring to practice."' … [Read more...] about After developing in Rochester, Guhle earns his chance in Buffalo
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks recall Johansson from Cincinnati (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage