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'In other news, the Sabres assigned defenseman Brendan Guhle, the 51st overall pick in June, from the Western Hockey League’s Prince Albert Raiders to the AHL Rochester Americans on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel, Ryan O’Reilly questionable for Devils

Sabres-Devils Preview (AP) Sabres' Eichel, O'Reilly questionable for Tuesday (NHL.com) Bud Light Six Pack of Stats: NJD VS. BUF (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New Jersey Coverage

'That lasted for less than 30 seconds when he was asked if an injury happened in the Rangers game, “Yes for Ryan and not for Jack, Jack is just a maintenance day.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres are missing two from practice

'"The guys have been unbelievable so far, and I don't think that's going to change. They took us in, me and Hudson, and they put us through the ropes and helped us out a lot. [But] I still think we have a lot of learning to do yet."' … [Read more...] about Nelson adjusting to life in the NHL

'The Sabres are 18-13-7 in the second half of the season. That's 43 points in 38 games. If you project that over an 82 game season, it comes out to 92 points which, if you were wondering, would have the Sabres in 3rd place in the Atlantic Division today and in a playoff spot.' … [Read more...] about Is Sabres season a success?

'Sabres coach Dan Bylsma wouldn't specify, but said that he expects one of them to play Tuesday. A recall from Rochester may be necessary if the other is unable to go.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly, Eichel absent from practice as Sabres approach final 3 games

Makarov hopes to make most of final weeks with Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks add Giorgio Estephan and Brendan Guhle (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

Makarov hopes to make most of final weeks with Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Griffins win in Rochester, secure playoff berth (Grand Rapids Press) Amerks drop 5-2 Decision to Grand Rapids (Amerks.com) Photo gallery (Amerks.com) Griffins clinch berth in 2016 Calder Cup Playoffs (GriffinsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'Defensemen Mark Pysyk (interference) and Casey Nelson (hooking) were called for minor penalties on the same play and the Sabres were in a huge hole. The crowd howled, sensing the climax to a big comeback. But it never happened.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Rangers thanks to big penalty kill

'As for Rochester call-ups, it stands to reason that Williamsville native Justin Bailey could be a candidate for another recall. Bailey played eight games without a point for the Sabres earlier this season. He entered Saturday with 17 goals and 23 assists in 62 games for the Amerks. Prospects like Nick Baptiste, Jean Dupuy and William Carrier are all looking for their first NHL … [Read more...] about Call-ups could be plentiful at end of week

'Saturday's game was Buffalo's second straight win and improved the Sabres to 6-2-2 over their last 10 games. At 33-35-11 with three games left, a .500 season remains a possibility for the Sabres. They need five of the six points in their final three contests to finish with 82 points in 82 games.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Sabres 4, Rangers 3

'“Every night should be fan appreciation night,” said Joe Short of Tonawanda. “My tickets have gone up 40 percent in five years, and the hockey has been hard to watch. Can $1 of my increase go to giveaways for kids? Make it more fun for the families.”' … [Read more...] about As Sabres ticket costs rise, fan satisfaction declines

'The backlash was centered on O’Reilly’s DUI incident in Ontario last July that will be going to trial in London this summer. As the chapter chair, I was subjected to hundreds – yes, hundreds – of tweeted protests of this nomination, many filled with the requisite amount of eighth-grade profanity that’s such an ugly part of social media. It was telling that exactly one tweeter … [Read more...] about O’Reilly criticism completely misguided

'One aspect of Rigas’ life has not changed. Even after a federal jury in 2004 convicted him and his son, Timothy, of fraud and conspiracy charges, and even after prosecutors argued they “looted” Adelphia of $100 million while hiding $2.3 billion in debt, he maintains his innocence.' … [Read more...] about After prison, ‘the fight continues’ for John Rigas

Poised to Celebrate, Rangers Fall to Lowly Sabres (New York Times) Henrik Lundqvist pulled as Rangers fail to clinch playoff berth in 4-3 loss to Sabres (New York Daily News) Lundqvist pulled, clinch delayed, but Rangers won’t show worry (New York Post) How Henrik Lundqvist plans to rebound from terrible night (New York Post) Rangers’ rally falls short against Sabres, lose … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage