'It remains to be seen if first-year General Manager Jason Botterill could pull off such a haul for a rental player. Still, it's known the Sabres have made it clear they're willing to retain some of Kane's salary for the rest of the season as a way to up the ante for potential trade partners. There's no shortage of teams at least pondering the possibility of a Kane trade, with … [Read more...] about With new Sabres deal never discussed, Kane awaits trade call
Archives for January 19, 2018
Sabres Notebook: Lehner touched by Lundqvist's gesture, playing through trade talk
'"I remember him and my dad working together a little bit and I remember him coming out on the ice with us when I was a little younger and he was in Frolunda," Lehner said. "He helped me out. Since he started here, I would see him in summers, goalie schools. He's always been a really classy guy. I moved over here and you catch up in summers. Sometimes in summers I've been … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Lehner touched by Lundqvist’s gesture, playing through trade talk
The Wraparound: Rangers 4, Sabres 3
'That was the disappointing tale for the Buffalo Sabres Thursday night as Pavel Buchnevich's goal with 3:58 left in the third period snapped the third tie of the night and gave the New York Rangers a 4-3 win over Buffalo in Madison Square Garden.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Rangers 4, Sabres 3
Friday's New York Coverage
Rick Nash scores twice as Rangers hold on to beat Sabres, 4-3 (New York Daily News) Rick Nash ignores trade talk and dominates again in Rangers win (New York Post) Rangers will be without key defenseman to start road trip (New York Post) Rick Nash again scores twice as Rangers edge Sabres at MSG (Newsday) Marc Staal sits out for first time this season with hip flexor issue … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage
Buchnevich scores go-ahead goal, Rangers hold off Sabres 4-3
'“It’s really disappointing because our power-play was sharp,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “We were anxious and eager to do something big. It’s just unfortunate because all of our work goes for nothing.”' … [Read more...] about Buchnevich scores go-ahead goal, Rangers hold off Sabres 4-3
Rangers hold off Sabres 4-3
'Buffalo tied the game three times, but New York sealed the win with a late goal by Pavel Buchnevich.' … [Read more...] about Rangers hold off Sabres 4-3
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Rangers, Indoor Edition
'"I think we made a couple too many turnovers and mistakes. The shift right after a goal is huge, and we were sloppy [in that regard]. That cost us the game."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Rangers, Indoor Edition
5 Observations: Rangers score late, knock off Sabres 4-3
'Kudos to the NBC Broadcast for digging up this stat after Nash's first-period goal. This season, the Sabres have allowed their opponent to score first in 25 of their 45 games played. In those 25 games, they have only three wins. So you're telling me there's a chance?' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Rangers score late, knock off Sabres 4-3
Sabres rally falls short in 4-3 loss to Rangers
'However, like it has all season, one bad mistake cost the Sabres. A minutes after Risto’s game-tying goal, the Rangers took the lead for good thanks to Pavel Buchnevich who helped secure a 4-3 win for the Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally falls short in 4-3 loss to Rangers
Nash scores twice in Rangers win against Sabres
'"It's really disappointing because once the guys got their feet under them in the first period they played a really good game," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "On a couple of those goals, we are in our own zone and we are eager to do something big instead of taking care of our own end and staying behind the puck. If you take [the last] two goals away, our team played … [Read more...] about Nash scores twice in Rangers win against Sabres
Sabres rally back 3 times against Rangers, but fall short on the road
'Off a faceoff with 38.3 seconds left in regulation, Kyle Okposo had a shot blocked. Then Henrik Lundqvist made a save on Jack Eichel seconds later. A shot from the point by Rasmus Ristolainen with 3.8 seconds remaining was stopped by Lundqvist, and the rebound opportunity denied.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally back 3 times against Rangers, but fall short on the road
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks' Guhle, Ullmark show Sabres their skills in NHL but focus on helping Rochester win (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Former Sabre Nathan Paetsch at home with Amerks (Olean Times Herald) Gionta brings more than just a name to the Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage