Tyler Myers missed the last 10 games. ©2014, Dan Hickling, Olean Times HeraldBUFFALO – Tyler Myers’ season isn’t over yet. The Sabres defenseman said the broken ribs that sidelined him the final 10 games have mostly healed. The 24-year-old will likely accept an invitation to play for Team Canada at next month’s world championship.
Myers crashed into the net March 25 in Montreal. He didn’t reveal his injury until Monday.
“It’s coming along quite well,” Myers said as the Sabres cleaned out their lockers and held end-of-season meetings inside the First Niagara Center. “I …
Connor Knapp made 22 saves Sunday. ©2014, Dan Hickling, Olean Times HeraldBUFFALO – On March 15, more than 4,000 miles from Buffalo, Sabres goalie Connor Knapp stopped 24 shots in the Alaska Aces’ 4-2 win against the Colorado Eagles in Anchorage.
Twenty-nine days later, Knapp, the sixth goalie on the organization’s depth chart, made his first NHL start in the Sabres’ 4-3 shootout loss to the New York Islanders.
Knapp grew up in York, a small town about 30 miles from Rochester.
“It’s crazy,” the 23-year-old told a throng of cameras and reporters after …
Connor Knapp played in relief on Saturday. ©2014, Dan Hickling, Olean Times HeraldBUFFALO – Connor Knapp, the sixth goalie on the Sabres’ depth chart, will make his first NHL start this afternoon against the New York Islanders.
The Sabres recalled goalie Andrey Makarov from Rochester today on an emergency basis. But the 20-year-old Russian played for the Americans the last two days.
“Makarov, this will be his third game in three nights,” Sabres coach Ted Nolan said this afternoon inside the First Niagara Center. “They play again Wednesday. We know how crucial it is …
Andrey Makarov could receive his first NHL start today. ©2014, Dan Hickling, Olean Times HeraldBUFFALO – Yes, the Sabres will have a full lineup for this afternoon’s season finale against the New York Islanders inside the First Niagara Center.
The injury-ravaged club, which lost five players in Saturday’s 4-1 loss in Boston, today recalled winger Nick Deslauriers, goalie Andrey Makarov and defenseman Mark Pysyk from Rochester on an emergency basis.
Makarov could make his first NHL start against the Isles. The 20-year-old Russian played Friday and Saturday for the Americans, who have won five straight games.
Connor …
Henrik Tallinder will be a game-time decision tonight. ©2014, Dan Hickling, Olean Times HeraldBUFFALO – Slowly, the injury-plagued Sabres are starting to get some healthy bodies back.
Three injured players returned in Tuesday’s 4-2 loss to Detroit. Now, they might have two more back for tonight’s road tilt against the New York Rangers.
Winger Drew Stafford (undisclosed) pronounced himself ready during Wednesday’s practice, Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. Meanwhile, defenseman Henrik Tallinder (undisclosed) said he’s a game-time decision tonight.
“Hank, he gave me the old 95-percent sure look,” Nolan said inside the First Niagara Center.
Center Zenon …
Drew Stafford will play Thursday in New York. ©2014, Dan Hickling, Olean Times HeraldBUFFALO – Slowly, the Sabres are starting to get some healthy bodies back.
Three injured players returned in Tuesday’s 4-2 loss to Detroit. Now, they might have two more back Thursday in New York.
Winger Drew Stafford (undisclosed) pronounced himself ready during this morning’s practice, Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. Meanwhile, defenseman Henrik Tallinder (undisclosed) said following practice he’s a game-time decision for the Rangers.
“Hank, he gave me the old 95-percent sure look,” Nolan said inside the First Niagara Center.
Center Zenon Konopka, …
Tim Murray has been talking with NHL officials. ©2014, Dan Hickling, Olean Times HeraldBUFFALO – Sabres general manager Tim Murray recently asked coach Ted Nolan to tell him everything that was happening.
Why?
“Because we’re going to complain about it,” Murray told Nolan.
The Sabres are angry the NHL only suspended Flyers agitator Zac Rinaldo four games for elbowing defenseman Chad Ruhwedel in the head late in Sunday’s 5-2 loss in Philadelphia.
Ruhwedel is home recovering from a concussion and out indefinitely. Rinaldo, meanwhile, can play again next week.
Nolan said Murray “has probably made a number of …
Ted Nolan wants head hits out of the game. ©2014, Dan Hickling, Olean Times HeraldBUFFALO – About three games ago, Sabres general manager Tim Murray told coach Ted Nolan to tell him everything that was happening.
“Because we’re going to complain about it,” Murray said.
The Sabres are clearly angry Flyers agitator Zac Rinaldo only received a four-game suspension for elbowing defenseman Chad Ruhwedel in the head late in Sunday’s 5-2 loss in Philadelphia.
Ruhwedel is home recovering from a concussion. Rinaldo, meanwhile, can play again next week.
Nolan said Murray “has probably made a number of calls …
Andrey Makarov will play behind Matt Hackett tonight. ©2014, Dan Hickling, Olean Times HeraldBUFFALO – With goalie Nathan Lieuwen sidelined by a concussion, the Sabres recalled rookie Andrey Makarov from Rochester this morning.
The team also summoned defenseman Mark Pysyk to replace the concussed Chad Ruhwedel and sent winger Luke Adam back to the Americans.
The 20-year-old Makarov has never played in the NHL and only recently earned a promotion to the Amerks.
Still, Makarov has played well in the AHL, going 3-3 with a 2.70 goals-against average and .912 save percentage in six games with …
Marcus Foligno skates Monday. ©2014, Dan Hickling, Olean Times HeraldBUFFALO – There is some good news for the reeling, injury-ravaged Sabres. They could have three players back tonight against the Detroit Red Wings. Of course, 13 – yes, a stunning 13 – are hurt right now.
Incredibly, the NHL’s worst team lost three more players in the third period of Sunday’s disastrous 5-2 loss in Philadelphia.
– Goalie Nathan Lieuwen, who has a disturbing history of concussions, suffered another one, coach Ted Nolan said. Philadelphia’s Jay Rosehill possibly hit the rookie …
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