'"Jack had an exceptional season. He scored an average of one point per game during our last 30 meetings. If he continues on this path for our last 12 games and if he can approach the 30 goals of the plate [he has now 22], it will certainly in the picture, "he added.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel at the heart of the race
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Youth Sabres at work
'Reinhart also drafted 2nd overall in total, but in 2014, scored 34 points in 67 games, while this season Girgensons knows a slowdown after harvesting 30 points in 61 outings last season. Latvian has only five goals and nine assists in 59 games.' … [Read more...] about Youth Sabres at work
Robin Lehner on Ben Scrivens: ‘If he wants to go, I’m right here’
'"He’s a big boy," Scrivens told Sportsnet's David Amber. "He’s a bit of a psycho, but he’s a good guy so I guess I might be kind of lucky I didn’t have to go down, but I would have if my teammates needed it."' … [Read more...] about Robin Lehner on Ben Scrivens: ‘If he wants to go, I’m right here’
Thursday's Montreal Coverage
Paul Byron lifts Canadiens to overtime victory against Sabres (Montreal Gazette) A fight to the finish for Ben Scrivens (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Montreal Gazette) The Canadian wins 3-2 in overtime (Le Journal de Montreal) Lehner blame Scrivens (Le Journal de Montreal) "I was ready to go" - Ben Scrivens (Le Journal de Montreal) Animosity and hatred (Le Journal de … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Montreal Coverage
Kasdorf couldn't pass up offer to go pro
'“It wasn’t that big of a factor, but definitely a little more money is nice when you’re bringing a child into the world,” Kasdorf said Tuesday. “It was good timing, I think. It was more about what was right for my hockey career because I wanted to give myself the best opportunity for success in pro hockey. We would have had money even if we didn’t take the deal. From an … [Read more...] about Kasdorf couldn’t pass up offer to go pro
Byron's OT goal leads Canadiens over Sabres 3-2
'Foligno's short-handed goal tied it at 2 with 8:04 left in the third period. Foligno came off the bench to chase down a long pass from David Legwand and sent a wrist shot from the slot between Scrivens' pads for his 10th goal of the season.' … [Read more...] about Byron’s OT goal leads Canadiens over Sabres 3-2
Puck luck helps Habs get by Sabres
'"We certainly let the game get away from us with our composure level," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "No question it's the difference in the game."' … [Read more...] about Puck luck helps Habs get by Sabres
Sabres reassign F Catenacci
'Catenacci has played in 10 games for the Sabres this season without scoring a point. He has 20 points (nine goals, 11 assists) in 41 games with Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reassign F Catenacci
Canadiens dump Sabres 3-2 in OT
'These teams REALLY do not like each other. Michael McCarron was in the middle of a scrap at the side of the Buffalo net and grabbed Robin Lehner's mask. The goalie was ready to fight any and all comers, including Scrivens who left his crease and stood at the blue line, before thinking better of it. There has been a lenghty delay in figuring out the penalty situation.' … [Read more...] about Canadiens dump Sabres 3-2 in OT
Sabres-Canadiens: From the Locker Room
'"It's never fun when you're sitting in the box for those 14 minutes. It was a high-intensity game, lot of emotion. It's tough sitting there watching, but I thought Marcus did a good job tying things back up. We were right there, we just gotta finish."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Canadiens: From the Locker Room
Here's to Sam Reinhart
'In a sense Eichel is Reinhart's McDavid. He's the other guy, the bigger star, and they work in the same office. If it's attention Reinhart craves then good luck to him, because Eichel is the talk of the town. Dave & Adam's Card World is running a sale where every Sabres item in the store is marked down with one caveat, as the big sign out front advises: "Excluding Eichel". The … [Read more...] about Here’s to Sam Reinhart
Byron's OT goal lifts Canadiens past Sabres
'"I wouldn't have looked at [composure] as a problem at too many other times, but today, absolutely," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "I don't think I've seen quite the type of calls that both teams received today in terms of 10-minute [misconducts]. But we certainly let the game get away from us with our composure level and it was a factor in the second period. It was a factor … [Read more...] about Byron’s OT goal lifts Canadiens past Sabres
Physical contest ends with an overtime loss to Montreal
'The Canadiens won the game 3-2, leaving the Sabres wondering what could have been had the game not gotten so out of hand. A total of 26 penalties were called, 14 of which were assessed to Buffalo. Buffalo was whistled for 52 penalty minutes while Montreal logged 48.' … [Read more...] about Physical contest ends with an overtime loss to Montreal
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Cunneyworth on the verge of Amerks coaching history (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Rochester tops Phantoms 3-1 (Allentown Morning Call) Cunneyworth ties franchise wins record in victory over Phantoms (Amerks.com) Cunneyworth ties Van Boxmeer with win 337 (Amerks.com) Photo gallery (Amerks.com) Ullmark Steals Win from … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Kasdorf ‘trying to take it all in’ with Sabres
'“Really I’m just trying to learn as much as I can,” Kasdorf said. “I’m just trying to develop and trying to take it all in, learn from the guys what it’s like to be a pro now. Just asking guys questions, guys who have been in this position. I think it’s a great learning opportunity for me. I want to make the most out of it.”' … [Read more...] about Kasdorf ‘trying to take it all in’ with Sabres