'Zach Bogosian is always quick to defend a teammate along with Marcus Foligno and Nick Deslauriers. Lately, players like Rasmus Ristolainen, Josh Gorges and Brian Gionta have popped up in scrums. The defenseman said, “I don’t know if it’s necessarily us as a team, I think at this point of the year, a lot of teams are trying to get into the playoffs, if they’re not already there … [Read more...] about Seem Sabres games are getting rougher
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Sabres' Eichel almost recovered. Ennis has improved
'Tyler Ennis seems to be progressing in his concussion rehab. Bylsma said, “Tyler’s doing quite well and is improving. Worked out and skated this morning, so he’s doing better and the hopes of maybe moving in a positive direction in the next seven days.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel almost recovered. Ennis has improved
Sabres sign Fasching to entry-level deal
'In 37 games during the 2015-16 season, Fasching registered career-high totals in goals (20), assists (18) and points (38). His 20 goals, including his team-high seven game-winners, tied to lead all Minnesota skaters and his 38 points ranked him second on the team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Fasching to entry-level deal
Eichel expected to return to lineup in Carolina
'"He had something to eat at the hotel and by four in the morning he was not doing very good," Bylsma said."Other people ate the same thing Jack ate at the hotel when we got there so I'm not quite sure it was food poisoning, but that's what it looked like."' … [Read more...] about Eichel expected to return to lineup in Carolina
Fasching could be a Sabre soon
'The 6-foot-2, 207-pounder seems like an ideal fit for a team in need of a winger with a scoring touch. Sam Reinhart (20 goals) and Evander Kane (19) are the only wingers with more than 10 goals.' … [Read more...] about Fasching could be a Sabre soon
Seven prospects playing in 16-team NCAA tournament
'Seven Sabres prospects representing five teams will try to reach the Frozen Four. The best chance belongs to freshman defenseman Will Borgen and sophomore forward Judd Peterson of St. Cloud State. The Huskies are the tournament’s second seed overall and No. 1 in the West. They will face Ferris State on Saturday in Minnesota.' … [Read more...] about Seven prospects playing in 16-team NCAA tournament
Gophers forward Hudson Fasching may leave the U to turn pro
'Fasching, 20, finished tied for the Gophers team lead this season with 20 goals and added 18 assists in 37 games. The alternate captain from Burnsville and Apple Valley High School has recorded 94 career points in 115 games in his three seasons with the Gophers.' … [Read more...] about Gophers forward Hudson Fasching may leave the U to turn pro
Sabres reassign F Catenacci
'Catenacci, 23, has played in 11 games for the Sabres this season without scoring a point. He has 20 points (nine goals, 11 assists) in 42 games with Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reassign F Catenacci
Sabres assign Catenacci to Rochester
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned forward Daniel Catenacci to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Catenacci to Rochester
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Wasted weekend detrimental to Amerks playoff chances (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Smith backstops another win (Providence Journal) Amerks fall to Bruins, 4-1 (Amerks.com) Photo gallery (Amerks.com) P-Bruins continue road trip roll, beat Americans 4-1 (ProvidenceBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres listless in loss to Leafs
'“We took our foot off the gas, took our foot off the pedal with our mentality and our focus, and that’s the result,” coach Dan Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres listless in loss to Leafs
Sabres have some modest goals to shoot at yet
'The Sabres entered the game with 68 points, needing to get 14 of the final 20 available to finish at .500 with 82. You wondered if it was possible, then ice cold water doused that thought.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have some modest goals to shoot at yet
Director of player performance loses his job
'After significant personality conflicts and occasional pushback from players, the Sabres have fired the director of player performance, Oliver Finlay. He failed to make it through the first season of a long-term deal that was worth $4 million, according to two sources. It was clearly an unexpected departure for the British-educated Finlay, who purchased a $975,000 home … [Read more...] about Director of player performance loses his job
Quick hits: Maple Leafs 4, Sabres 1
'The Sabres also took a turn for the worse. After going 2-0-1 in their previous three, they went through the motions for much of the game in front of 18,829 in Air Canada Centre. Buffalo took just three shots in the first period and finished in a 31-21 hole.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Maple Leafs 4, Sabres 1
Sabres give poor effort in loss to Leafs
'“It was pretty embarrassing,” Sabres winger Marcus Foligno said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres give poor effort in loss to Leafs