'Carolyn Campbell – that’s her married name – lives in Sodus, a town on Lake Ontario between Rochester and Syracuse where she teaches science to seventh and 10th graders. She turned 50 in January and through the years has often told the story of the night she got lost at a Sabres game. Even so, as it turns out, until last week she never knew about her star turn in the … [Read more...] about Mystery solved: Little boy in iconic Sabres photo identified … and it’s a girl
Archives for March 2020
Sabres’ Marcus Johansson meshing well with new linemates
'In two games together, the new No. 2 line has thrived, scoring in both outings entering Thursday’s road contest against the Montreal Canadiens. The Sabres have only scored three times in those games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Marcus Johansson meshing well with new linemates
First game in Montreal as Sabres coach will be special for Ralph Krueger
'“So every time you play the Montreal Canadiens, and especially in their home building, it has to be a special experience for a kid that grew up on small rinks in Manitoba,” Krueger said Wednesday inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about First game in Montreal as Sabres coach will be special for Ralph Krueger
Thursday's Montreal Coverage
Sabres at Canadiens: Five things you should know (Montreal Gazette) Montreal hosts Buffalo following shootout victory (AP) Sabres, Canadiens seeking late-season spark (Field Level Media) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Montreal Coverage
Sabres' Lawrence Pilut trying to shake sickness and get up to speed
'Every time Pilut gets sent down, Jason Botterill and Ralph Krueger give him things to work on within his game. Pilut said, “They want me to work on being consistent on every shift. They want me to be on the right side of guys which is the most important part for me. I feel very comfortable with the puck and my offensive side will come more and more and I’ve just got to play … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Lawrence Pilut trying to shake sickness and get up to speed
Krueger - Our power play is the offensive motor to get our offense going
'"We'll see how it goes forward, but you know how it's been this year, we've moved players around, everybody needs to be able to play with everybody and at the moment, that's a good look, we like this. The four lines, they way they look at the moment, it feels good and we're happy we were rewarded for it against Washington and now we need a confirmation against Montreal."' … [Read more...] about Krueger – Our power play is the offensive motor to get our offense going
Johansson enjoying success with like-minded linemates
'"I feel like I'm skating better, a little bit more comfortable with the puck again," Johansson said. "It kind of goes to the point where you don't have confidence and you know you can do it and you want to do it, you force things a little bit, you don't kind of get it to work.' … [Read more...] about Johansson enjoying success with like-minded linemates
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Binghamton wins seventh straight, tops Amerks (Buffalo News) Amerks tripped up by Binghamton (Amerks.com) Devils roll by Amerks, 5-2 (BinghamtonDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Jason Pominville: From 15-year NHL vet to a dad who plays in a rec league
'Pominville was not ready to walk away. He maintained the same offseason regimen and hoped to receive a phone call from a team, particularly the Sabres. The call never came.' … [Read more...] about Jason Pominville: From 15-year NHL vet to a dad who plays in a rec league
Sabres’ Sam Reinhart emerging from career-worst slump
'“There’s definitely a time throughout this last two weeks or so that the chances haven’t been there,” Reinhart said following an off-ice workout inside KeyBank Center. “So I definitely try to adjust and try to learn what the difference was in my game. I think those chances have been back. I think a little bit more urgency on the puck has to led to creating more offensively.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sam Reinhart emerging from career-worst slump
Rasmus Dahlin borrowed from former Sabre to score first NHL shootout goal
'Dahlin, 19, said he borrowed his shootout move – he wound up for a big slapper in the slot before slowing down and shooting – from a former junior teammate and ex-Sabre Linus Omark.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin borrowed from former Sabre to score first NHL shootout goal
Puck hits photographer after going through small hole in glass during Capitals-Sabres game
'However, the puck ended up going out of play. It went through the very tiny hole in the glass that photographs use to take photos during the game. The photographer was preparing to take a photo and instead wound up taking a puck right to the jaw. He appeared to be quite bloody from the incident.' … [Read more...] about Puck hits photographer after going through small hole in glass during Capitals-Sabres game
Sabres' Dahlin enjoyed his first shootout attempt
'Dahlin has spent two seasons hoping he’d get the chance and he smiled when Krueger finally tapped him on the shoulder, “When he said my name, I got really happy and went out there and tried something funny and it worked out.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dahlin enjoyed his first shootout attempt
Kahun 'having fun' playing hockey in Buffalo
'"I'm more and more happy about the group of guys we've got," Kahun said Tuesday. "It's very fun to come here every day and [I am] also finding my game back. I'm having fun playing hockey and that's the most important thing for me."' … [Read more...] about Kahun ‘having fun’ playing hockey in Buffalo
Linus Ullmark returns to lineup, stands tall to help Sabres snap skid
'"You want to be with the team, you want to be in the mix," Ullmark said after improving to 17-14-3 this season. "You want to be there and do what you do best. Obviously you can’t buy the feeling of winning, so it was great to get the first win here."' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark returns to lineup, stands tall to help Sabres snap skid