27-4-2019 Scott Wilson frustrated
Buffalo Sabres left wing Scott Wilson feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of Canada, Scott Wilson was originally drafted to the NHL by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 7th round of the 2011 entry draft. He has appeared in 154 NHL games during his career, notching 16 goals and adding 26 assists along with 56 penalty minutes. The 27 year old left wing has not yet played for the Buffalo Sabres this season. He has played 82 games with the Rochester Americans this season, totalling 42+31=73 with 30 PIM.


25-4-2019 Esa Lindell frustrated
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Esa Lindell feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of Finland, Esa Lindell was originally drafted to the NHL by the Dallas Stars in the 3rd round of the 2012 entry draft. He has appeared in 241 NHL games during his career, notching 19 goals and adding 52 assists along with 80 penalty minutes. The 24 year old defenseman has played 82 games with the Buffalo Sabres this season, totalling 6+19=25 with 30 PIM.


24-4-2019 BUF Head Coach praises Filip Prikryl
Buffalo Sabres head coach BUF Head Coach has praised young center Filip Prikryl in his latest interviews. Altough he seems very fond of this highly skilled youngster, he didn't want to comment on his team's strategy concerning the upcoming draft.

Filip Prikryl has played 73 games with Erie Otters this season, collecting 44+29=73 with 69 PIM.


25-4-2019 NHL nominates players for NHL Awards
The NHL has released the annual list of award nominees. For each category in which the winner is voted, there are three nominees. The annual NHL Awards Ceremony is held right after the Stanley Cup Finals.

Here are the candidates for season 2018-19:

Jack Adams Award
1. CGY Head Coach, Calgary Flames
2. PHI Fred Shero, Philadelphia Flyers
3. TOR Head Coach, Toronto Maple Leafs
Annual award given to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success

Calder Memorial Trophy
1. Nick Merkley, Columbus Blue Jackets
2. Michael McLeod, Tampa Bay Lightning
3. Michael Dal Colle, New York Rangers
Annual award given to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League

Hart Memorial Trophy
1. Jamie Benn, Columbus Blue Jackets
2. Patrik Laine, Winnipeg Jets
3. Connor McDavid, Dallas Stars
Annual award given to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team

Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1. Patrik Laine, Winnipeg Jets
2. William Karlsson, St. Louis Blues
3. Jonathan Drouin, Montreal Canadiens
Annual award given to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability

James Norris Memorial Trophy
1. Jake Muzzin, Los Angeles Kings
2. Torey Krug, New Jersey Devils
3. Zach Werenski, Columbus Blue Jackets
Annual award given to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position

Frank J. Selke Trophy
1. Logan Shaw, Philadelphia Flyers
2. Sonny Milano, Columbus Blue Jackets
3. Milan Lucic, Edmonton Oilers
Annual award given to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game



23-4-2019 Hudson Fasching frustrated
Buffalo Sabres left wing Hudson Fasching feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of USA, Hudson Fasching was originally drafted to the NHL by the Los Angeles Kings in the 4th round of the 2013 entry draft. He has appeared in 119 NHL games during his career, notching 8 goals and adding 13 assists along with 42 penalty minutes. The 23 year old left wing has played 82 games with the Buffalo Sabres this season, totalling 3+7=10 with 28 PIM.


23-4-2019 Scott Wilson frustrated
Buffalo Sabres left wing Scott Wilson feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of Canada, Scott Wilson was originally drafted to the NHL by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 7th round of the 2011 entry draft. He has appeared in 154 NHL games during his career, notching 16 goals and adding 26 assists along with 56 penalty minutes. The 26 year old left wing has not yet played for the Buffalo Sabres this season. He has played 82 games with the Rochester Americans this season, totalling 42+31=73 with 30 PIM.


23-4-2019 Sean Malone resumes light training.
Rochester Americans center Sean Malone has resumed light training after his injury and is listed day to day.

22-4-2019 Connor Hurley frustrated
Buffalo Sabres center Connor Hurley feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of USA, Connor Hurley was originally drafted to the NHL by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2nd round of the 2013 entry draft. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 23 year old center has not yet played for the Buffalo Sabres this season. He has played 71 games with the Rochester Americans this season, totalling 15+47=62 with 12 PIM.


21-4-2019 Eric Cornel frustrated
Buffalo Sabres center Eric Cornel feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of Canada, Eric Cornel was originally drafted to the NHL by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2nd round of the 2014 entry draft. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 23 year old center has not yet played for the Buffalo Sabres this season.


18-4-2019 Buffalo Sabres players selected to World Championships
World Championships in icehockey are about to start. The following players from Buffalo Sabres have been selected to represent their countries:

-Rasmus Ristolainen (FIN)
-Jack Eichel (USA)
-Connor Hurley (USA)
-Casey Mittelstadt (USA)
-Ben Bishop (USA)
-Cory Schneider (USA)
-Jack Roslovic (USA)
-Dominik Bokk (GER)

Altough invited to the team, the following players refused to participate due to miscellaneous reasons:
-Zemgus Girgensons(LAT)
-Zach Bogosian(USA)
-Sam Reinhart(CAN)
-Jacob Josefson(SWE)
-Johan Larsson(SWE)
-Jake McCabe(USA)
-Nathan Beaulieu(CAN)
-Matt Tennyson(USA)
-Seth Griffith(CAN)
-Hudson Fasching(USA)
-Marcus Johansson(SWE)
-Marco Scandella(CAN)
-Scott Wilson(CAN)
-Brendan Guhle(CAN)
-Vaclav Karabacek(CZE)
-Martin Reway(SVK)
-Jason Pominville(USA)
-Mathieu Joseph(CAN)
-Trevor Daley(CAN)
-Esa Lindell(FIN)


14-4-2019 Connor Hurley frustrated
Buffalo Sabres center Connor Hurley feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of USA, Connor Hurley was originally drafted to the NHL by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2nd round of the 2013 entry draft. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 23 year old center has not yet played for the Buffalo Sabres this season. He has played 71 games with the Rochester Americans this season, totalling 15+47=62 with 12 PIM.


14-4-2019 BUF Head Coach praises Marshall Warren
Buffalo Sabres head coach BUF Head Coach has praised young defenseman Marshall Warren in his latest interviews. Altough he seems very fond of this highly skilled youngster, he didn't want to comment on his team's strategy concerning the upcoming draft.

Marshall Warren has played 26 games with Harvard this season, collecting 9+16=25 with 10 PIM.


11-4-2019 Justin Bailey frustrated
Buffalo Sabres right wing Justin Bailey feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a regular player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a minor league player.

A native of USA, Justin Bailey was originally drafted to the NHL by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2nd round of the 2013 entry draft. He has appeared in 40 NHL games during his career, notching 2 goals and adding 2 assists along with 6 penalty minutes. The 23 year old right wing has not yet played for the Buffalo Sabres this season. He has played 38 games with the Rochester Americans this season, totalling 4+6=10 with 20 PIM.


11-4-2019 Eric Cornel uncertain about future
Eric Cornel wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.

8-4-2019 Daniel O'regan frustrated
Buffalo Sabres left wing Daniel O'regan feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of USA, Daniel O'regan was originally drafted to the NHL by the San Jose Sharks in the 5th round of the 2012 entry draft. He has appeared in 3 NHL games during his career, notching 1 goals and adding 0 assists along with 0 penalty minutes. The 25 year old left wing has not yet played for the Buffalo Sabres this season. He has played 82 games with the Rochester Americans this season, totalling 29+9=38 with 14 PIM.


7-4-2019 Rasmus Ristolainen reaches career high !
Rasmus Ristolainen marked a new career high in goals with 10 tallies after scoring in tonights game against New York Rangers on a feed by Nathan Beaulieu. I just try and give it my best out there. This one was special though, were his words after the game.

A native of Finland, Rasmus Ristolainen was originally drafted to the NHL by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1st round of the 2013 entry draft. He has appeared in 426 NHL games during his career, notching 44 goals and adding 147 assists along with 151 penalty minutes. The 24 year old defenseman has played 81 games with the Buffalo Sabres this season, totalling 10+28=38 with 12 PIM.


5-4-2019 BUF Head Coach praises Kaedan Korczak
Buffalo Sabres head coach BUF Head Coach has praised young defenseman Kaedan Korczak in his latest interviews. Altough he seems very fond of this highly skilled youngster, he didn't want to comment on his team's strategy concerning the upcoming draft.

Kaedan Korczak has played 76 games with Kelowna Rockets this season, collecting 26+50=76 with 38 PIM.


5-4-2019 Weekly team report
Who's hot

Jack Eichel is looking good with a 3 game point scoring streak with 1 game goalstreak. Sam Reinhart is looking steady with 3 points in 3 games last week. Casey Mittelstadt is looking good with a 3 game point scoring streak with 3 game goalstreak. Marcus Johansson is looking good with 4 points in 3 games last week.

Who's cold

Rasmus Ristolainen has played 21 games without a goal. Zemgus Girgensons has lost his sights and is now 8 games without a goal. Hudson Fasching has lost his sights and is now 16 games without a goal. Brendan Guhle has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Michael Frolik has lost his sights and is now 7 games without a goal. Ben Bishop hasn't got a chance to start in the last five games. Trevor Daley has played 13 games without a goal. Robby Fabbri has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Jack Roslovic has lost his sights and is now 7 games without a goal.

Trainer's room

No injuries at the moment.



5-4-2019 Jason Pominville reaches a milestone !
Jason Pominville scored the 300th goal of his career in tonight's game against the Philadelphia Flyers on a feed by Zemgus Girgensons. It's not so big but I'm still very happy about it, he said to the press.

A native of USA, Jason Pominville was originally drafted to the NHL by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2nd round of the 2001 entry draft. He has appeared in 1067 NHL games during his career, notching 300 goals and adding 448 assists along with 247 penalty minutes. The 36 year old right wing has played 80 games with the Buffalo Sabres this season, totalling 12+11=23 with 40 PIM.


4-4-2019 Scott Wilson frustrated
Buffalo Sabres left wing Scott Wilson feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of Canada, Scott Wilson was originally drafted to the NHL by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 7th round of the 2011 entry draft. He has appeared in 154 NHL games during his career, notching 16 goals and adding 26 assists along with 56 penalty minutes. The 26 year old left wing has not yet played for the Buffalo Sabres this season. He has played 80 games with the Rochester Americans this season, totalling 41+30=71 with 30 PIM.


4-4-2019 Tyler Steenbergen resumes full training.
Rochester Americans center Tyler Steenbergen has resumed full training after his injury.

3-4-2019 Team captain meets with Jacob Josefson
Following the team's recent 1-3 win at Boston Bruins on 2-4-2019, Buffalo Sabres captain Jason Pominville and Jacob Josefson were seen outside the dressing room going over some things. He has had some trouble chipping in, so I thought it was time for a little chat, said Jason Pominville

3-4-2019 Team captain meets with Jack Roslovic
Team captain Jason Pominville called a short meeting with Jack Roslovic after practice today to discuss some issues that have affected his play. I guess they needed someone to take the blame..., said Jack Roslovic as he left the ice, ...but I'll take it like a man

2-4-2019 Nathan Beaulieu frustrated
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Nathan Beaulieu feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of Canada, Nathan Beaulieu was originally drafted to the NHL by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1st round of the 2011 entry draft. He has appeared in 336 NHL games during his career, notching 12 goals and adding 85 assists along with 211 penalty minutes. The 26 year old defenseman has played 80 games with the Buffalo Sabres this season, totalling 5+26=31 with 45 PIM.


2-4-2019 Tyler Steenbergen injured.
Tyler Steenbergen of Rochester Americans suffered injury during tonights minorleague game against the Providence Bruins. He is expected to be sidelined for a couple of days . I may be out of the line up for the next game just as a precaution, but I don't think it's anything serious, were his words after the game.

1-4-2019 Seth Griffith frustrated
Buffalo Sabres center Seth Griffith feels frustrated about his position in the organization. He feels he's good enough to be a core player for the team and wonders why the organization still considers him a regular player.

A native of Canada, Seth Griffith was originally drafted to the NHL by the Boston Bruins in the 5th round of the 2012 entry draft. He has appeared in 127 NHL games during his career, notching 22 goals and adding 29 assists along with 54 penalty minutes. The 26 year old center has not yet played for the Buffalo Sabres this season. He has played 65 games with the Rochester Americans this season, totalling 31+56=87 with 22 PIM.


1-4-2019 Team captain meets with Trevor Daley
Following the team's recent 2-3 loss against Toronto Maple Leafs on 31-3-2019, Buffalo Sabres captain Jason Pominville and Trevor Daley did not leave the dressing room for some time. I think it was time to get some things out of the way, said Jason Pominville

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