'"When I first got to Buffalo, you saw the loyal people, the fans who’ve been through the thick and thin. They’re waiting for that excitement to come back in. To have drafted a player such as Jack Eichel and bringing in a guy such as Evander Kane and signing guys such as Ryan O’Reilly and Kyle Okposo, people are very excited where this team is headed.”' … [Read more...] about Former Leaf Cody Franson cherishes time in blue and white
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Anderson inspires former Sens teammate Lehner
'“What he did, it was truly amazing and very special,” Lehner said of Anderson, his longtime friend, before Thursday’s game against the Maple Leafs. “You don’t see that kind (of strength) every day. It was inspiring and I can’t say enough about it.”' … [Read more...] about Anderson inspires former Sens teammate Lehner
Nicholle Anderson’s condition hits close to home for Robin Lehner
'“There’s so much more to hockey and professional sports than just the game,” Lehner said Thursday before facing Toronto. “For us to be able to play the game we all have our families, we all have the support of wives, girlfriends and whatnot. They’re doing tremendous work behind the scenes and they have their own little crew usually.' … [Read more...] about Nicholle Anderson’s condition hits close to home for Robin Lehner
Friday's Toronto Coverage
Marner, Andersen guide Maple Leafs to rare victory in Buffalo (Toronto Sun) Even Maple Leafs caught up in Cubs World Series win (Toronto Sun) Former Leaf Cody Franson cherishes time in blue and white (Toronto Sun) Marner, Andersen carry Leafs past Sabres (Toronto Star) Maple Leafs inspired by Cubs’ World Series win (Toronto Star) Anderson inspires former Sens teammate … [Read more...] about Friday’s Toronto Coverage
Leafs ride Marner's two goals to win over Sabres
'"You have to give their goalie some credit, that's 70 attempts by us on net by us," Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma said. "That's the most by us this year by a mile, and he made some Grade A saves."' … [Read more...] about Leafs ride Marner’s two goals to win over Sabres
Sabres D Bogosian out with knee injury
'The 26-year-old New York native has yet to record a point in nine games this season, but is averaging nearly 19 minutes of ice time per outing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Bogosian out with knee injury
Thursday's Toronto Coverage
Game Day: Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres (Toronto Star) Sabres look to continue hot streak vs. Maple Leafs (AP) Maple Leafs seek rare win in Buffalo (TSN) Preview: Maple Leafs at Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Toronto Coverage
Wednesday's Minnesota Coverage
Wild falls after shutout streak ends (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Back up with Wild, Jordan Schroeder embraces challenge (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Wild-Buffalo game recap (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Photo gallery (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Wild’s inconsistencies frustrate Bruce Boudreau in 2-1 loss to Sabres (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) Wild’s Jordan Schroeder trying to find … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Minnesota Coverage
Larsson, Sabres top Wild for 3rd straight win
'"I know. It just happens," Larrson said of his propensity for game-winning goals. "Fortunately I'm out there and a little bit of luck, I guess. ... It was a tough loss last game against them (last week), so we wanted to play better here against them and we know, I think, it's three shutouts. So it was good to get a goal there and the two points are huge for us here."' … [Read more...] about Larsson, Sabres top Wild for 3rd straight win
Sabres promote Bailey from AHL club
'Bailey was held without a point in eight games with the Sabres last season. The 21-year-old Buffalo native has scored three goals and set up another in seven contests with Rochester this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres promote Bailey from AHL club
Tuesday's Minnesota Coverage
Wild-Buffalo game preview (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Injury-riddled Wild look to complete sweep of Sabres (AP) Preview: Sabres at Wild (NHL.com) Wild Hosts Sabres on Military Appreciation Night (Wild.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Minnesota Coverage
Monday's Winnipeg Coverage
Sabres score early, hold on to beat Jets (Winnipeg Free Press) Rocky Mountain high followed by Prairie low (Winnipeg Free Press) Photo gallery (Winnipeg Free Press) Hutchinson pulled as Jets fall to Sabres (Winnipeg Sun) Myers misses game with lower-body injury (Winnipeg Sun) Okposo scores twice to lift Sabres past Jets (WinnipegJets.com) Photo gallery (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Winnipeg Coverage
Sabres jump out early, hang on to beat Jets
'"We did a good job at closing that out. We sat back a little too much for our liking and gave them a little too much but you've got to respect them for coming hard. You knew that was going to happen," he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres jump out early, hang on to beat Jets
Sunday's Winnipeg Coverage
Sabres-Jets Preview (AP) Preview: Sabres at Jets (NHL.com) Game day: Eichel, Kane still out as Sabres visit Jets (WinnipegJets.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Winnipeg Coverage
Sunday's Florida Coverage
Panthers’ road problems continue with shutout loss to Sabres (Miami Herald) Photo gallery (Miami Herald) Road woes continue as Panthers fall 3-0 to Sabres (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Photo gallery (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Florida Coverage