'The Amerks host the Utica Comets on Wednesday at KeyBank Center at 7:05 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Bailey, Baptiste, Rodrigues to Amerks
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Sabres focus on big picture after 5-1 loss to Chicago
' "We'll forget about this one," said goalie Robin Lehner, who made 32 saves in the loss. "It's unfortunate, a hell of a hockey club out there. We've got a lot to learn from a team like that, how they play and how they do things. You know what, we've been playing good hockey lately and we can't get away from ourselves here for one game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres focus on big picture after 5-1 loss to Chicago
Kane, Baptiste tally 2 points each in win over Blues
'"I think we had a lot of speed on our line," Baptiste said. "Jack's so good with the puck, you've got to get open for him. On that play when we scored, he cut to the middle and I was able to find a hole. He put the puck on my tape and it was just a great play."' … [Read more...] about Kane, Baptiste tally 2 points each in win over Blues
Sabres recall Baptiste
'Baptiste (6'1", 206 lbs., 8/4/1995) is currently tied for eighth in the AHL with 19 goals and has added 11 assists for 30 points in 42 games for Rochester this season. The Ottawa, Ontario native is in his second pro season and has totaled 58 points (32+26) in 104 career AHL games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Baptiste
Rodrigues excelling at center between Foligno, Gionta
'"I don't want to say I'm surprised, but great intelligence, some good hockey smarts and sense on both sides of the puck, in particular defensively," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said when asked what he's seen from Rodrigues during this stretch. "Positionally, when he gets the puck coming out of D-zone and puck retrievals, he's made real intelligent and smart plays."' … [Read more...] about Rodrigues excelling at center between Foligno, Gionta
Sabres turn in complete effort in shutout win vs. Avs
'"We had consistent pressure in their zone and I think that's what kind of helped get rid of the panic or the pressure," Kane said. "We knew we were spending a lot of time in their zone, we knew we were getting chances and eventually they were going to come."' … [Read more...] about Sabres turn in complete effort in shutout win vs. Avs
Bailey's winner caps comeback win over Ottawa
'"I think for us we came in the second and we weren't discouraged," Bailey said. "We knew that the game was right there, we had been doing good things all night. We just stuck to our game plan."' … [Read more...] about Bailey’s winner caps comeback win over Ottawa
Lehner calls out 'disrespectful' play following loss
'" … We haven't done anything in this League," Lehner continued later. "[Captain Brian Gionta] won a Cup. With all respect to him, he's done something in this League. The rest of us, we haven't. End of story."' … [Read more...] about Lehner calls out ‘disrespectful’ play following loss
Kane, Eichel lead Sabres to crucial win in Toronto
'"We did enough to get the win," Eichel said. "Two points in a divisional rivalry game in Toronto on a Saturday night, there's not much better than that. We needed this one and we got it."' … [Read more...] about Kane, Eichel lead Sabres to crucial win in Toronto
Franson, Girgensons out against Toronto
'"It was tough sleeping last night knowing I could've been a lot better and impacted the game a lot," forward Ryan O'Reilly said. "But coming to the rink today, it's a new day and we've got to prepare for Toronto. It's going to happen but my focus is on tomorrow's game and making an impact."' … [Read more...] about Franson, Girgensons out against Toronto
Sabres fall to Ducks following lopsided 3rd period
'"Going to a third period 1-1, we've got to expect more out of ourselves going in this stage of the season," said Sabres goalie Robin Lehner, who made 39 saves. "That stage of the game, a 1-1 hockey game, we didn't have a push. They had a push."' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Ducks following lopsided 3rd period
How much are you enjoying these comebacks?
'That about sums up my thoughts on Tuesday night's comeback win over San Jose at KeyBank Center, giving the Sabres two points in a game that was looking bleak going into the third period. As I happened to explain to a fan during the second period of the game, I love an exciting third period even more than most people might.' … [Read more...] about How much are you enjoying these comebacks?
Kane's 2nd of the night caps thrilling comeback win
'"It's probably the worst we've played and gotten a win," Okposo said. "But in saying that, we never gave up and it's a huge win for us. We've got to get two points. We've been saying it for a couple months, we've got to find ways to win games. I guess that's one of the ways."' … [Read more...] about Kane’s 2nd of the night caps thrilling comeback win
Sabres struggle to generate offense in loss to Devils
'"It's a puck above the crossbar, Robin goes up to catch it and their guy puts his stick into it and I think prevents Robin from catching the puck," Bylsma said. "Yes, the puck gets spit back out and there's a second shot so there's no interference on the second shot but without the stick there, I think Robin catches the puck."' … [Read more...] about Sabres struggle to generate offense in loss to Devils
Hard work pays off for Falk with mid-season extension
'"Pretty exciting few days for myself and my family," Falk said prior to Buffalo's game in New Jersey. "First time it's ever happened, something like this for me to get an extension or a contract during the season and not just in the summer."' … [Read more...] about Hard work pays off for Falk with mid-season extension