'The addition of Montour gives the Sabres eight healthy defensemen on the NHL roster, with a ninth on injured reserve in Marco Scandella. Montour is one of four right shots in that group, along with Zach Bogosian, Casey Nelson and Rasmus Ristolainen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add ‘young, offensive-minded’ defenseman in Montour
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Sabres sign Wilcox to 1-year contract
'Wilcox (6'0", 189 lbs., 11/26/1992) has posted a 9-7-3 record in 21 games for the Americans this season. Through two seasons with Rochester, the South St. Paul, Minnesota native has appeared in 50 games, logging a 21-14-10 record. He made his NHL debut in the 2017-18 season with Buffalo, stopping all 14 shots he faced in a relief appearance on April 7, 2018 against the Florida … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Wilcox to 1-year contract
Reinhart's hat trick propels Sabres to win over Capitals
'"I thought we've done a good job the last two games for sure," Sabres captain Jack Eichel said. "I thought we've defended when we need to, we've worked hard, we played pretty desperate."' … [Read more...] about Reinhart’s hat trick propels Sabres to win over Capitals
Sabres assign Smith to Rochester
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned forward C.J. Smith to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Smith to Rochester
Sabres recall O'Regan, Wilson from Amerks
'In corresponding moves, forward Kyle Okposo has been placed on injured reserve and defenseman Lawrence Pilut has been assigned to Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall O’Regan, Wilson from Amerks
Hutton's strong outing helps Sabres earn point in Tampa
'"This game made us realize how good we can play and how strong we can be in the D-zone," Rasmus Dahlin said. "I mean, it sucks to lose, but we get one point and a little bit of confidence back."' … [Read more...] about Hutton’s strong outing helps Sabres earn point in Tampa
Botterill addresses media while Sabres practice in Tampa
'"... We are always looking to make moves that are going to help our group," Botterill said. "I'd also say we're going to trust our players, we're going to trust our group."' … [Read more...] about Botterill addresses media while Sabres practice in Tampa
Third-period lead slips away in loss to Florida
'"I thought we got our forecheck going, I thought we finished our checks on their D, I thought we played a little more aggressive," Eichel said. "We've got to play aggressive. I think at times maybe we sit back, let teams take it to us a little too much."' … [Read more...] about Third-period lead slips away in loss to Florida
Nelson returns to practice while Okposo departs for further evaluations
'"Kyle's back in Buffalo getting further evaluated," Housley said. "I don't have any information up to this point, but he went back to Buffalo to get further evaluated by our doctors."' … [Read more...] about Nelson returns to practice while Okposo departs for further evaluations
Sabres' 3rd-period push comes up short in New Jersey
'"I felt that we did a lot of good things with the puck again," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We didn't get the break we needed. We got tip-ins, we got rebounds, we hit a post. But we can't get away from our game. It's a one-goal game. I feel that we're right there in the third period."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ 3rd-period push comes up short in New Jersey
Sabres recall Nelson from Amerks
'Nelson (6'1", 185 lbs., 7/18/1992) returns to the Sabres after completing a five-game stint with the Amerks, during which he recorded one assist and eight shots on goal. Before suffering an upper-body injury, Nelson registered five points (1+4) and a plus-6 rating in 22 games for Buffalo this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Nelson from Amerks
Mittelstadt takes another step toward return at practice
'"I felt good today," Mittelstadt said. "It's good to see yourself moving forward and taking steps. It's something to build off of, for sure. It was a very positive note."' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt takes another step toward return at practice
Skinner scores twice, but Sabres conclude homestand with loss to Rangers
'"I don't think we had a very good start to the game, Sabres captain Jack Eichel said. "It seems like we're all over them [in the third period], we've got a pretty good push going. Maybe if we get that third goal it's a different story, but we don't."' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores twice, but Sabres conclude homestand with loss to Rangers
Hunwick has made strong impression in Sabres' dressing room
'"He's a hell of a teammate, hell of a guy," Bogosian said. "[He's] brought that veteran presence. Just a super nice person, a guy that guys want to be around and joke around with. He brings a lot to our locker room."' … [Read more...] about Hunwick has made strong impression in Sabres’ dressing room
Sabres turn in another sound defensive effort in win over Islanders
'"We just wanted to play hard in the D-zone, make sure that we were locking down our own zone," Okposo said. "I was able to tip a pass up to the point. I'm just thinking get it out at that point, let my two linemates go to work."' … [Read more...] about Sabres turn in another sound defensive effort in win over Islanders