'“The news regarding Zach’s injury is unfortunate,” Sabres general manager Jason Botterill said in a statement. “Zach has been dealing with this injury since the beginning of the season. After consulting with our medical team, we felt it was important to get this taken care of now so that he can be back to full strength and ready to contribute at the beginning of next season.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian to undergo season-ending hip surgery
Archives for January 2018
Sabres defenseman Bogosian to have season-ending hip surgery
'Bogosian missed the past six games, including Buffalo’s 4-0 win at Vancouver on Thursday night. The 10th-year NHL player has just one assist in being limited to playing just 18 games after also missing the first 25 games of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Bogosian to have season-ending hip surgery
Sabres' Bogosian is facing hip surgery
'The recovery time for that is four-to-six months. He’s expected to be ready for the start of next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bogosian is facing hip surgery
Sabres' O’Reilly in on the mid-season NHL Awards
'Ryan O’Reilly, right now, would be third in the Lady Byng race behind Auston Matthews of the Leafs and Johnny Gaudreau of the Flames.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly in on the mid-season NHL Awards
Sabres send Tennyson to Rochester
'The 27-year old was called up on Tuesday after defenseman Nathan Beaulieu was placed on injured reserve and sent back to Buffalo to be evaluated for a concussion. However, he did not dress for the Sabres' last two games against the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Tennyson to Rochester
Sabres' Bogosian set to undergo hip surgery, will miss remainder of season
'According to the team, Bogosian will remain on injured reserve for the duration of the 2017-2018 season. He is expected to be ready for the start of training camp in late August/early September.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bogosian set to undergo hip surgery, will miss remainder of season
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
How the Rochester Americans changed their culture (Sabres.com) Marlies sparks tops Amerks' Ullmark in goaltending duel (Amerks.com) Total Team Efforts Lifts Marlies to Victory in Return Home (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' message after unreal road trip: 'This was no fluke'
'Lehner and fellow netminder Chad Johnson stopped all 80 even-strength shots they faced, allowing only one power-play goal in the 2-1 overtime victory in Calgary. The overall shutout streak of 173 minutes, 30 seconds is second in franchise history to the 226:24 that Ryan Miller put up in January 2003.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ message after unreal road trip: ‘This was no fluke’
Vancouver hopes home is where the contract is for Sabres' Kane
'"I just realize that will happen, but at the same time we're in season and I'm excited about playing hockey. I enjoy playing hockey, and that's all I can do right now."' … [Read more...] about Vancouver hopes home is where the contract is for Sabres’ Kane
Sabres Notebook: Vanek still scoring; new look for Lehner; Eichel on All-Star Game
'The former Buffalo Sabres star continues to find the net in his 13th NHL season. He was second on the Vancouver Canucks with 14 goals and 35 points in 48 games entering Thursday's meeting with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Vanek still scoring; new look for Lehner; Eichel on All-Star Game
The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Canucks 0
'The Sabres couldn't have drawn up a better beginning. They took a 1-0 lead with 4:27 gone and piled up nine of the first 12 shots – and those numbers still don't do justice to their early dominance. They were skating, hitting and skating some more, setting up repeatedly in the Canucks' zone.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Canucks 0
Ewen: Bet on Kane chasing playoff hopes away rather than returning home to play
'Athletes of his calibre are wired differently than the majority of us. They’re feverishly competitive, with precious few exceptions. Kane’s so competitive it can rub some people the wrong way, and he’s been like that for some time.' … [Read more...] about Ewen: Bet on Kane chasing playoff hopes away rather than returning home to play
Friday's Vancouver Coverage
Sabres 4, Canucks 0: Buffalo roam away from home (Vancouver Province) Ewen: Bet on Kane chasing playoff hopes away rather than returning home to play (Vancouver Province) Canucks Post Game: The rebuild reality, the Jake mistake, the grit fit, the Kane question (Vancouver Province) The Provies: A new low, a JV18 mistake, a push for Archie, and the airtight case for Demko … [Read more...] about Friday’s Vancouver Coverage
Lehner earns 2nd straight shutout, Sabres beat Canucks 4-0
'“We didn’t give them too much defensively,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “We were really tight to our net and we tried to protect Robin as best we could,” said Sabres coach Phil Housley. “And when we needed a save, Robin was big tonight."' … [Read more...] about Lehner earns 2nd straight shutout, Sabres beat Canucks 4-0
Sabres extend win streak to three, defeat Vancouver 4-0
'The Buffalo Sabres went a perfect three-for-three on their Western Canada road trip, finishing with a 4-0 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night at Rogers Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend win streak to three, defeat Vancouver 4-0