'“He plays in every situation, playing big minutes for us, playing other teams’ top lines. We want him to be out there in those situations, so he’s going to get those 25 minutes. Hopefully, we can keep it to 25.”' … [Read more...] about Time on Ristolainen’s side; bumps abound
Buffalo News
Quick hits: Bruins 4, Sabres 0
'The Bruins scored three times during the second period to put the game away. They improved to 120-1-2 when taking a three-goal lead since the start of the 2011-12 season.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Bruins 4, Sabres 0
Reinhart's birthday wish: More goals, wins for Sabres
'To celebrate Reinhart’s 21st birthday Sunday, Sabres teammate Marcus Foligno slyly covered a towel with shaving cream, snuck up behind Reinhart and rubbed gel all over the birthday boy near the end of practice. Reinhart spent more than five minutes trying to clean himself up at the bench, but that didn’t do the trick.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart’s birthday wish: More goals, wins for Sabres
New rink for Bruins; Carrier likes debut
'The Bruins previously practiced 20 miles north of Boston, but the new place keeps them in the city. Located near Harvard University, it’s just six miles from TD Garden, where the Bruins will host the Sabres on Monday night. The Bruins hold their morning skates in Warrior Ice Arena, and the Sabres are believed to be the first NHL team to use the rink other than the home boys.' … [Read more...] about New rink for Bruins; Carrier likes debut
Lehner's dynamic effort sets up Sabres' latest victory
'“I just want us to be a little bit tighter,” Lehner said in Canadian Tire Centre. “There was a little bit too many chances, but you’ve got to give them credit, too. They’re a fast team over there. I think it’s just recognizing certain pucks that we’re missing.”' … [Read more...] about Lehner’s dynamic effort sets up Sabres’ latest victory
Anderson's cancer fight rallies Senators
'“It’s easier because you’re around guys that share the same common goal. You’ve got 20 individuals that are with you. When your train of thought’s getting away from you, you’ve got guys that can pull you back in.”' … [Read more...] about Anderson’s cancer fight rallies Senators
Quick hits: Sabres 2, Senators 1
'The Sabres wouldn't have been in position to win without Lehner. The former Senators goaltender was stellar against his old team, making 31 saves. Several were highlight-reel quality as Ottawa futilely tried to extend its 1-0 lead.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 2, Senators 1
Canadian TV deal didn't work
'It turns out the deal wasn’t quite as “momentous” as Black hoped. Despite thousands of Sabres fans in Southern Ontario, not many cared about watching the team on television. There were a few, however.' … [Read more...] about Canadian TV deal didn’t work
Sabres' Nicholas Baptiste eager to drive home his NHL ability
'“It’s super exciting for me,” Baptiste said in KeyBank Center. “I’m getting texts and calls and a lot of media attention regarding it. People are asking me, ‘Are you in the lineup? Are you playing? Are you there?’”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nicholas Baptiste eager to drive home his NHL ability
Carrier to debut; Kane skating; Eichel watching
'“You’re always disappointed when you don’t make the team out of training camp, but I proved myself down there, practiced hard, had a good start, and now I’m back here,” Carrier said.' … [Read more...] about Carrier to debut; Kane skating; Eichel watching
Sabres' offense needs shot in the arm
'“Our game has been coming,” Bylsma said. “How we need to play has been coming. Minus a stretch at the beginning of the second period, we did a great job of getting to the offensive zone, playing in the offensive zone, working to get shots in the offensive zone.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ offense needs shot in the arm
Sabres' Bogosian has sprained knee, could miss month
'Bogosian, who had been in a top-four pair with Dmitry Kulikov, was skating 19 minutes per night. He’ll be replaced by Casey Nelson, who hasn’t played for the Sabres since the season opener Oct. 13. The Sabres host the Toronto Maple Leafs at 7 p.m. Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bogosian has sprained knee, could miss month
William Nylander part of Toronto's youth movement
'It's his third year of professional hockey after being drafted eighth overall by Toronto in 2014. Nylander spent the last two seasons with the Toronto Marlies of the AHL and was selected to the league's All-Star Game last year. He made his NHL debut with the Leafs on Feb. 29 and played in 22 NHL games last season, collecting 13 points.' … [Read more...] about William Nylander part of Toronto’s youth movement
Foligno gives a goal, gets a goal against the Leafs
'"I thought he played a strong game, a real strong game," Dan Bylsma said. "Skated physical. He was not denied on the first goal had a chance on the great save by Anderson there in the second. He was a part of the play of their second goal in front of the net, which we had good defensive position but we get it on our stick and it kinda gets fumbled and tees it up for them for … [Read more...] about Foligno gives a goal, gets a goal against the Leafs
Cubs show Sabres and Leafs that anything is possible
'The teams won't see each other again until Jan. 17 in Air Canada Centre, which is a shame. The Leafs won't be back here again until March 25, which is almost scandalous. The days of eight meetings a year are over. We should consider ourselves lucky we get five this season. Some years, it will be only four. Not enough for the dueling fans chants of "Go Leafs Go" and "Let's Go … [Read more...] about Cubs show Sabres and Leafs that anything is possible