The playoffs once felt like a sure thing. Now, the chances are 50/50, at best. By Ryan Wolfe / Diebytheblade.com After their 10-game winning streak concluded, the Buffalo Sabres seemed as sure of a thing as ever to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2010-11 season. Following last night’s loss to the […]
Rochester posts a 5-1 win North of the border. TORONTO, ONT. — C.J. Smith recorded his second career hat trick and factored in on four of the five goals for the Rochester Americans (23-13-2-0), who turned the tables with a 5-1 victory over the defending Calder Cup champion Toronto Marlies (19-15-3-2) in the second half […]
Pilut, Smith each scores first NHL goal; Skinner nets 29th marker in win over the New Jersey Devils. By Heather Engel / NHL.com Correspondent BUFFALO, N.Y. — C.J. Smith and Lawrence Pilut each scored his first NHL goal, part of a five-goal second period for the Buffalo Sabres in a 5-1 win against the New […]