'When the Sabres made mistakes on Friday night the Canucks made them pay.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Canucks top Sabres 4-3
Archives for January 2019
Berglund opens up about abrupt exit from Sabres
'"I want to say that I'm really sorry about leaving and letting Buffalo down as a team. The players were wonderful and I wish the players and the organization nothing but the best in the future. The have not done anything wrong."' … [Read more...] about Berglund opens up about abrupt exit from Sabres
Demko makes 36 saves, Canucks hang on to defeat Sabres
'"I thought we played a really good game tonight and mistakes cost us," Okposo said. "We created plenty to win that game. They capitalized on our mistakes, and [Demko] made a couple great saves."' … [Read more...] about Demko makes 36 saves, Canucks hang on to defeat Sabres
Mistakes spoil otherwise strong effort in loss to Canucks
'The simple, resilient identity that earned the Sabres an overtime win in Calgary on Wednesday was present throughout the night and showed in their 39-23 shot advantage. But like their loss in Edmonton on Monday, the few mistakes they did make proved costly.' … [Read more...] about Mistakes spoil otherwise strong effort in loss to Canucks
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks' Bailey gets change of scenery, traded to Flyers organization (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Americans hold off Penguins (Wilkes Barre Citizens Voice) Penguins Game Report: Rochester 5, Penguins 4 (Wilkes Barre Citizens Voice) WBS Penguins lose defensemen, and game, to Rochester (Wilkes Barre Times Leader) Amerks: First half evaluations (WGR-AM) Redmond ties … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres forward Evan Rodrigues finally breaks through offensively
'"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
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