'"I wanted to take my game to the next level and be an impact player in this league," he said. "I think at the beginning of the year I didn’t get off to the start I wanted to, obviously. Not getting a goal in the first however many games it was is obviously a little tough for me, but the chances were coming."' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Evan Rodrigues finally breaks through offensively
Archives for January 18, 2019
Sabres' Nathan Beaulieu on reported trade request: 'I just want to play'
'"I believe I’m a leader in this locker room," Beaulieu said. "I’ve got a lot of close relationships with a lot of guys here. My teammates are my biggest support group. They all support me very well. So does [General Manager Jason Botterill]. It was never about that. I love everyone in this room. I just want to play."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nathan Beaulieu on reported trade request: ‘I just want to play’
Sabres trade Justin Bailey to Flyers for Taylor Leier
'Bailey, a Williamsville native drafted by the Sabres in 2013, was dealt for Taylor Leier, a 24-year-old forward with two goals in 55 career NHL games. Leier had 10 goals among 19 points in 34 games for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms of the AHL and will report to Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Justin Bailey to Flyers for Taylor Leier
Sabres trade Justin Bailey to Flyers for Taylor Leier
'Leier, however, has mostly played in the AHL over the past five years, scoring 56 goals and 136 points in 226 games with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. The Saskatchewan native has scored 10 goals and 19 points in 34 contests this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Justin Bailey to Flyers for Taylor Leier
Friday's Vancouver Coverage
Canucks Game Day: Demko finally makes second career regular-season start (Vancouver Province) Canucks hold breath on Pettersson with Sabres up next (The Sports Xchange) Canucks vs Buffalo gameday preview (TSN) Sabres at Canucks preview (NHL.com) Game Notes: Canucks vs. Sabres (Canucks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Vancouver Coverage
Friday's Philadelphia Coverage
Flyers trade Taylor Leier to Sabres for minor-league winger Justin Bailey (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers free Bailey from his home in minor league deal (Delaware County Daily News) Flyers trade Taylor Leier to Sabres for Justin Bailey (Bucks County Courier Times) Flyers trade Taylor Leier to Sabres for Justin Bailey (NBC Sports Philadelphia) Flyers acquire right wing Justin … [Read more...] about Friday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Stars lose 2020 draft pick to Buffalo as Taylor Fedun hits conditional games played mark
'The condition was part of the trade that brought Fedun to the Stars on Nov. 10. If Fedun played 25 or more regular-season or playoff games, the Stars owed the Sabres the pick. If not, the compensation was nothing.' … [Read more...] about Stars lose 2020 draft pick to Buffalo as Taylor Fedun hits conditional games played mark
Sabres' Beaulieu is about playing, not being traded
'Beaulieu is not quitting and he's not going to give up. He said, “The biggest thing for me is to keep grinding away. I’m proud to be a Buffalo Sabre and my main message is I just want to be out there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Beaulieu is about playing, not being traded
The Sabres trade Justin Bailey to the Flyers
'Leier is one year older than Bailey and was the Flyers' fourth round pick in 2012. His NHL numbers are pretty close to Bailey’s, scoring two goals and five assists for seven points in 55 games.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres trade Justin Bailey to the Flyers
Sabres acquire Taylor Leier in exchange for Justin Bailey
'Leier, 24, has appeared in 55 NHL games and tallied seven points. This year, with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms of the AHL, Leier has 18 points in 33 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Taylor Leier in exchange for Justin Bailey
Sabres restored confidence ahead of win in Calgary
'"I thought we did a good job the next day of seeing it on video, putting it behind us, coming to work and practicing hard and having good habits. So were the coaches, the coaches were upbeat at practice a couple days ago and it helped us, for sure."' … [Read more...] about Sabres restored confidence ahead of win in Calgary
Sabres acquire forward Leier
'Leier (5'11", 180 lbs., 2/15/1994) will join the Rochester Americans (AHL) after recording 19 points (10+9) in 34 AHL games with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms so far this season. Now in his fifth professional season, the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan native has totaled 136 points (56+80) in 226 career regular-season games with the Phantoms. In 2017, he was named the Most Valuable … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire forward Leier
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks' balanced lineup, depth producing first-place results (Buffalo News) Amerks' Redmond closing in on team scoring mark by defenseman set 46 years ago (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Smith working hard for permanent NHL spot (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage