'They need a defenseman and at least one forward. Defenseman Dmitry Kulikov (undisclosed injury) missed today practice and will miss his third straight game Tuesday, coach Dan Bylsma said. Meanwhile, top center Ryan O’Reilly (upper body) also missed the session but hasn’t been ruled out.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dmitry Kulikov out against Blues
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Sabres send 3 to Amerks
'The Sabres, who have been dealing with injuries all season, have limited salary cap space, so sending players down between games helps save some money.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send 3 to Amerks
Sabres waste goalie Anders Nilsson’s effort, fall to Devils in OT
'The Sabres don’t have much to show for their six home games this season. They’re 1-3-2 with and have scored only seven goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres waste goalie Anders Nilsson’s effort, fall to Devils in OT
Sabres’ Derek Grant finding ways to contribute
'“He adds more to our team than scoring goals,” coach Dan Bylsma said Friday prior to the Sabres’ 2-1 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils inside KeyBank Center. “That’s where his focus has got to be.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Derek Grant finding ways to contribute
Sabres goalie Robin Lehner shows support for Donald Trump on mask
'“Got a little support for my man Trump here,” Lehner said Thursday after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s tilt against the New Jersey Devils inside KeyBank Center. “It’s going to be a fun night.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner shows support for Donald Trump on mask
Sabres’ Tyler Ennis undergoes groin surgery, out weeks
'“It’s disappointing for Tyler, the situation he’s been dealing with the last … maybe week, kind of just extremely disappointed to get the news,” Bylsma said today following practice inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tyler Ennis undergoes groin surgery, out weeks
Sabres lose shootout to Senators
'“I don’t think either team gives a lot of room out there, especially in the neutral zone,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “They play a tight game. That’s the way we play as well. You could see the game was kind of a result of that. There wasn’t a ton of shots in the game. There wasn’t a ton of room.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose shootout to Senators
Sabres’ defense providing little offense; Evander Kane returns
'“I could care less if I score one goal in a season,” Franson said Wednesday prior to the Sabres’ 2-1 shootout loss to the Ottawa Senators. “For me, assists, getting pucks there for other guys to score are just as important as how many goals I have.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ defense providing little offense; Evander Kane returns
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo already paying dividends
'It’s early, but Okposo’s on track for a career season. He has five goals and eight points, both team highs, in 11 games entering Wedneday’s tilt against the Ottawa Senators inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo already paying dividends
Sabres goalie Robin Lehner stars in comeback win against Senators
'“He may have been the best player on the ice tonight,” Bylsma said. “He was our best player on the ice tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner stars in comeback win against Senators
Sabres rookie Nick Baptiste feels support in Ottawa
'“I feel a little bit of confidence,” said Baptiste, who compiled three goals and five points in five AHL games following a strong NHL training camp. “When you get more minutes and you get out there with guys like that, it kind of jumpstarts you a little bit.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Nick Baptiste feels support in Ottawa
Speed, tenacity earned William Carrier recall to Sabres
'“It’s great, especially early in the season,” a smiling Carrier said this afternoon inside KeyBank Center. “I’ve proven that I could do it. I had a good start in Rochester."' … [Read more...] about Speed, tenacity earned William Carrier recall to Sabres
‘Deuce Line’ showcasing defense, offense for Sabres
'“For the most part, they’re playing against other teams’ top lines, a checking role,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “But when you look at our chances against and chances for, they’re minimizing the chances against but they’re also getting a good portion of our offense.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Deuce Line’ showcasing defense, offense for Sabres
Goalie Frederik Andersen secures rare Leafs road win against Sabres
'“Give credit to (Andersen), he played really well and made some diving stops and ridiculous saves,” Foligno said. “He was definitely the reason they came out of here with two points.”' … [Read more...] about Goalie Frederik Andersen secures rare Leafs road win against Sabres
Leafs goalie Jhonas Enroth waited to find new job
'“It took a while for me, and it was tough,” Enroth said. “But at the same time, I knew that was the way this works sometimes for some people."' … [Read more...] about Leafs goalie Jhonas Enroth waited to find new job