'"Roddy and Okie were telling me before the game they weren't going to shoot anything," Skinner said. "They were looking for me out there, I saw them. Even some of the plays that didn't go our way, they were maybe sort of forcing it to me."' … [Read more...] about Skinner reaches 40-goal mark as Sabres end season with win in Detroit
Archives for April 2019
Sabres assign Tennyson to Rochester
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned defenseman Matt Tennyson to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Tennyson to Rochester
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester Americans stay in division-title hunt with win (Buffalo News) Chris Taylor's steady hand has Amerks in position for Cup run (Buffalo News) Amerks flip the script with 5-2 win in rematch with Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch Toppled By Amerks, 5-2 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres could have sights set on center after NHL Draft Lottery
'A loss to the Red Wings would give the Sabres (32-39-10) the fourth-best odds of landing the number one overall pick at the draft, which will be held June 21-22 in Vancouver.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could have sights set on center after NHL Draft Lottery
Sabres prospect Casey Fitzgerald says he feels comfortable with team
'While in school, he established what he called a “great relationship” with the Sabres’ staff, including the development coaches who visited him in Boston.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Casey Fitzgerald says he feels comfortable with team
Sabres’ Jack Eichel tries to accentuate positives of rough season
'Since their 10-game winning streak ended Nov. 29, they’ve earned the fewest points in the NHL, just 38, going a putrid 15-33-8 while allowing 199 goals, the league’s highest total. In their last 25 contests, they’re a wretched 4-18-3.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel tries to accentuate positives of rough season
Saturday's Detroit Coverage
Red Wings vs. Sabres: Final game has huge draft lottery implications (Detroit Free Press) Red Wings, Sabres meet in season finale for draft lottery position (Ann Arbor News) Sabres, Red Wings conclude disappointing seasons (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Red Wings preview (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Detroit Coverage
Sabres vs. Red Wings matchup brings hair bet to a head for two 7 Eyewitness News employees
'So, the two made a bet. If the Sabres finished the season with more points, Rob would shave his beard. If the Red Wings finished with more points, Matt would shave his head.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Red Wings matchup brings hair bet to a head for two 7 Eyewitness News employees
With Hurricanes in playoffs, Sabres now own longest playoff drought
'Looking at the longest playoff droughts of all time -- the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers share the title with 10 years each.' … [Read more...] about With Hurricanes in playoffs, Sabres now own longest playoff drought
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Early deficit sinks Rochester in loss (Buffalo News) Amerks fall to Crunch in weekend series opener (Amerks.com) Crunch Dominate Amerks, 6-1 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Jason Pominville celebrated in what could be his final home game with Sabres
'"It’s been a lot of fun," Pominville said, his voice quivering. "I’ve really enjoyed every moment. I don’t know what the future holds but enjoy the next couple days and hopefully get another win and take a step back and make some decisions."' … [Read more...] about Jason Pominville celebrated in what could be his final home game with Sabres
Mike Harrington: Pominville celebration caps a rare great day for embattled Buffalo fans
'The surliness and ugly chants of the last few home games were put aside for one night, save for a "Fire Housley" sign that got affixed to the front of the press box. Not much love for Phil Housley on what looks like his last home game.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Pominville celebration caps a rare great day for embattled Buffalo fans
Sabres finish with lowest average home attendance since 2005-06 season
'Despite three sellouts in November, the Sabres finished with an average home attendance of 17,908, the franchise's lowest mark since it drew 16,886 per game during the 2005-06 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres finish with lowest average home attendance since 2005-06 season
The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Senators 2
'The Sabres (32-39-10) finished with 21 home wins, their most since 2011-12, and snapped an eight-game winless streak. They had lost 15 of their previous 16 games and went 3-18-3 in their previous 24 games. Their season will end on the road Saturday night in Detroit.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Senators 2
Rick Jeanneret is taking months to ponder whether he returns next season
'“I have not decided that,” said Jeanneret, who turns 77 in July and has been calling Sabres games on radio or television since 1971. “I’m staring at six months off in front of me now beginning on Sunday morning. I am going to have some time, AND I am going to take some time, because it is a pretty big decision for me. I can’t say. I just don’t know. Even if I come back, it is … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret is taking months to ponder whether he returns next season