'Sam Reinhart and Evander Kane each picked up two points on Friday, helping lead the Sabres to a 4-2 win over the Senators. Robin Lehner stopped 30 shots for the win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Close Out Preseason With 4-2 Win
WGR
Sabres assign six to Rochester
'As of right now, the Sabres have 18 forwards, eleven defensemen, and two goaltenders remaining on the training camp roster. The roster must be trimmed to 23 before Thursday night's game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign six to Rochester
Sabres Tripped Up by Carolina 3-2 in a Shootout
'Jeff Skinner scored the only goal in the shootout, giving Carolina the 3-2 win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Tripped Up by Carolina 3-2 in a Shootout
Lehner Leads Sabres to 2-0 Shutout
'Sam Reinhart made it 2-0 later in the period, swatting a Casey Nelson shot out of mid-air and past Cam Ward.' … [Read more...] about Lehner Leads Sabres to 2-0 Shutout
Sabres recall Bailey, four others
'It appears as though Schneider and Catenacci will slot in on the fourth line for the Sabres on Tuesday in their fifth preseason game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Marquette, Michigan. They will be centered by Derek Grant.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Bailey, four others
Sabres' O'Reilly is back and ready
'"You go through camp to this point in time without Jack playing a game and without Ryan playing a game, you’re missing a big part of your team.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly is back and ready
Sabres assign 12 players to Rochester
'The Sabres have assigned nine forwards to the Rochester Americans in the American Hockey League, along with two defensemen and one goaltender. In addition, five more players were released from their professional tryouts with the Sabres and will report to training camp with the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign 12 players to Rochester
Maple Leafs throttle Sabres 8-1
'The good fortune continues for Derek Grant. He is standing at the side of the net and is able to backhand the puck home on a rebound chance off of Jhonas Enorth to tie the game. Grant had a hand in a couple of the goals here on Tuesday as well.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs throttle Sabres 8-1
Murray: No deadlines in Ristolainen negotiations
'"As long as the talks are ongoing, something good could happen," Murray said on WGR on Friday with Mike Schopp and the Bulldog. "If the talks ever break down and one side gets pissed off or doesn't think their being treated fairly or negotiations aren't going in the right direction that you have to worry, we're certainly not at that place yet nor do I expect to be. We've been … [Read more...] about Murray: No deadlines in Ristolainen negotiations
Sabres Top Leafs in Shootout 1-0
'Buffalo went 0 for 5 on the power play on Thursday and the team is now 0 for 16 with the man advantage during the preseason.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Top Leafs in Shootout 1-0
Sabres' Nylander hopes he faces his brother
'Will is older than Alex and has seen some NHL time. Alex said, “He’s helped me a lot, we’ve both been really competitive since we’ve played a lot of other sports too, so we really like to win and help each other get better each and every day.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nylander hopes he faces his brother
Sabres' Ristolainen has shown up without a deal
'It looks like Ristolainen doesn’t want to sit home and wants to be working with his teammates. Bylsma said, “I think it’s great. The contract negotiation is between Tim and the agent and obviously Rasmus is involved, but he wants to be back on the ice with his teammates and that’s a good thing.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen has shown up without a deal
Half a decade in the rearview
'This team has been built up. The talent they have, is the talent they have. There were other goalies, other defensemen, other trades to make along the way. If they’re not good enough on the back end, then that’s on the team for the way they’re constructed. Evaluation, in earnest, begins now.' … [Read more...] about Half a decade in the rearview
Sabres' Eichel is very clear on where this team should be
'Many players come to camp to work the kinks out. Eichel doesn’t have to do that and he’s glad, “It was nice and you start the season a little bit earlier and I think it was great. Now you’re stepping into camp and you’ve already played six real high end games against the World’s best and you’re ready to get going and hit the ground running."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel is very clear on where this team should be
Sabres score 3-2 win over Ottawa in overtime
'Derek Grant did a very nice job of shielding the puck as he held onto it from the high slot near the blue line, that allowed Jake McCabe the chance to sneak in down low and he is able to get the game-winning goal by threading the needle. A nice comeback win for Buffalo on home ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 3-2 win over Ottawa in overtime