'Murray still has a job to do with the season nearing its end. "Well, I think we all get judged every game through the season," Murray said. "I'll be evaluated by ownership at the end of the year and the players and coaches will be evaluated by me at the end of the year. I think the season has to run its course, at the end of your season you have a sit down with your players. … [Read more...] about Murray: “We recognize where we have to get better”
WGR
Bylsma: Eichel's two-way development has been a process
'"Jack's been an 18 and 19 year old in the league. He's in development and [is working] on his game, and that's been a process," said Bylsma with Howard Simon and Jeremy White on Tuesday morning on WGR. "His defensive play, his responsibilities on both sides of the puck and his responsibilities on faceoffs is significantly [better] than he was a year and a half ago. That's been … [Read more...] about Bylsma: Eichel’s two-way development has been a process
Sabres Hold Off Red Wings 2-1
'Jack Eichel and Matt Moulson both scored power play goals and Robin Lehner made 34 saves to lift the Sabres over the Red Wings on Monday 2-1. The win marked Buffalo's second in a row following Friday's shootout victory in Anaheim. Lehner was strong down the stretch, especially in the 3rd period, stopping all 18 Detroit shots. Brady Austin, making his NHL debut, played 15:37 … [Read more...] about Sabres Hold Off Red Wings 2-1
The Sabres recall two defensemen
'Casey Nelson gets his third call up this season. In nine games he had no points, but in 45 games with Rochester, he has four goals and nine assists for 13 points.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres recall two defensemen
Sabres' Ennis enjoys his new line
'Ennis only has four goals and five assists for nine points in 41 games. That would give him just eight goals over an 82 game schedule and of course, he’s frustrated, “It doesn’t get any more frustrating than that, it’s been a tough go, but there’s a lot worse things in life, you’ve got to work yourself out of any rut you’re in, you’ve got to work yourself out of any situation … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ennis enjoys his new line
Sabres Beat Ducks in Marathon Shootout 2-1
'Buffalo came one round within tying its franchise record for most rounds in a shootout (11 on 1/9/10 vs. Colorado). The Sabres remain on the road for Monday's matchup at Detroit before returning home to face the Penguins on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Beat Ducks in Marathon Shootout 2-1
Kings blank Sabres 2-0
'"We knew coming in that we were playing a team that was going to be desperate," said Sabres defenseman Josh Gorges following the loss. "They were going to come out at home and have a good start. We wanted to weather that and have our own push. We just took too long... We have to find a way to come up with one."' … [Read more...] about Kings blank Sabres 2-0
Breathe Sabres fans, breathe
'I wasn’t expecting a playoff berth from the Sabres this season but I was expecting them to be in serious contention down the stretch and yet here they are playing out the string. I was thinking at least 85 points and another step in the right direction.' … [Read more...] about Breathe Sabres fans, breathe
Two Sabres prospects staying in school
'Borgen is 20-years old and was a 4th round pick in 2015. He had two goals and 10 assists for 12 points in 33 games during his sophomore season.' … [Read more...] about Two Sabres prospects staying in school
Here We Go Again
'It isn’t working.' … [Read more...] about Here We Go Again
Report: Sabres likely to play in 2018 Winter Classic
'New Era Field will be prepared for hockey that day, as the United States and Canada play in the IIHF World Junior Championships outdoors that same weekend. Despite having the rink already set up, and it being the 10th anniversary of the inaugural Winter Classic here in Buffalo, signs point to the Sabres being away for the game.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres likely to play in 2018 Winter Classic
Sharks Skate Past Sabres 4-1
'Pavelski's 2nd of the night made it 3-1 and Logan Couture swatted a loose puck by Lehner with 5:03 to play for the three-goal San Jose lead.' … [Read more...] about Sharks Skate Past Sabres 4-1
Sabres to sign a defenseman?
'Antipin is currently playing with Metallurg Magnitogorsk where his team is in the second round of the Gagarian Cup Playoffs. Antipin is currently in his fifth full season with Metallurg, and recently put up a career-year with six goals to go along with 18 assists in 59 regular season games. In the playoffs this year, Antipin has three goals and two assists in eight games … [Read more...] about Sabres to sign a defenseman?
The Sabres recall a forward for their west coast swing
'Fasching played six games in October before severely pulling his groin.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres recall a forward for their west coast swing
Sabres come back for 5-3 win over Columbus
'What a beautiful pass on the power play by Jack Eichel to Evander Kane. The forward left no doubt with his 25th goal of the season to give the blue and gold their first lead of the night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres come back for 5-3 win over Columbus