Author: Kris Baker

Justin Bailey made his OHL return a success Friday, bagging a short-handed goal, an assist and the only mark in the shootout as Kitchener got past Owen Sound 4-3. The effort earned the Western New York product the game’s number one star. Getting to Kitchener in time from Buffalo proved to be a challenge, but…

Vaclav Karabacek notched two assists Thursday including one on the game winning goal as Gatineau edged Cape Breton 5-4 in overtime. Talented 2015 draft prospect Evgeny Svechnikov posted three helpers for the Screaming Eagles in defeat to earn the game’s No. 3 star. Les Olympiques will look to continue their winning ways Sunday when they…

Victor Olofsson scored his second goal of the young season Saturday as MODO earned their second-straight victory with a 4-1 decision over HV 71. The power play marker, which went down as the game winner, gives Olofsson two goals and three points in four games for MODO, all while averaging just 7:04 of work per…

Gustav Possler scored his first goal of the year Thursday and added an assist as MODO throttled Farjestads BK 6-2. Possler logged 19:55 of time on the top forward line for MODO, who broke through for their first victory of the season in their third try. The marker was Possler’s first since Oct. 10, 2013.…

Hockey can be a pretty crazy game. The final standings for the 2014 NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City have the Buffalo Sabres in last place out of the eight team field. A year removed from appearing in the championship game, and three seasons from winning it all, the Sabres prospects were out-scored by a…

The rough start to the season continued Saturday for MODO as Linus Ullmark allowed five goals on 21 shots before exiting the game midway through the second period in a 6-2 loss to Skelleftea AIK. The reigning Honken Trophy winner as the SHL’s Goalie of the Year, Ullmark was left hanging by his defenders on…

Victor Olofsson scored his first career SHL goal Thursday as MODO opened the 2014-15 season with a 3-1 loss to Örebro HK . Minutes before connecting for his power play marker, Olofsson was stopped on a penalty shot attempt after being interfered with on a partial breakaway. Olofsson, who was listed as the 13th forward,…

The 2014 NHL Prospects Tournament takes place Sept. 12-16. With the Sabres releasing their official roster for the 2014 NHL Prospects Tournament beginning Friday in Traverse City, Mich., it’s time to take a look at the other seven clubs who will be battling for the coveted title. CAROLINA High-end defenseman Haydn Fleury (2014, 7th overall)…

It’s that time again. Before we know it, the 2014-15 schedule will be in full gear. The buzz surrounding the future Sabres has hit its peak, and with that comes many compelling questions on the eve of what should be an exciting season of sticks and pucks. Here are 12 of them: Will Sam Reinhart…