Archives for September 16, 2013

'Grigorenko scored during the Sabres’ second attempt during the skills-competition portion of the game, while Matt Hackett denied all three Montreal shooters. Hackett stopped 11 of 12 shots in 35 minutes, 23 seconds of action. Jhonas Enroth started and yielded three goals on 13 shots. Coach Ron Rolston said before the game that both would play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open preseason with shootout victory

'"There is no doubt that I want to stay in Buffalo for the entire season, he said in very good English. My goal is simple, I want to make the team and play all the games this season. I have in mind to become an important player for this team. I will work hard to get there. "' … [Read more...] about Grigorenko seeking a permanent

Sabres edge Habs 5-4 in shootout (Montreal Gazette) Emotional, energetic start to Habs’ season (Montreal Gazette) In the Habs room (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Montreal Gazette) Young defeated (Journal de Montreal) The fast, the veteran and the Colossus (Journal de Montreal) Preparatory math: the Canadian bowed 5-4 to Sabres (La Presse) The Canadian bowed 5-4 to … [Read more...] about Monday’s Montreal Coverage

'Buffalo, which never led in the game or overtime, erased four one-goal deficits in regulation. Colton Gillies drew the Sabres even at four when he backhanded his rebound past Fucale 15:36 into the third.' … [Read more...] about Grigorenko scores in shootout as Sabres overcome Canadiens in pre-season win

'Mikhail Grigorenko scored the only goal in the shootout and the Buffalo Sabres edged the Montreal Canadiens, 5-4, in preseason play.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Montreal 4 (SO)

'Neither team was able to score in the overtime period. The only penalty of the extra session was taken by Johan Larsson for holding. Despite a few chances 4-on-3, Montreal was not able to net the winner. In the shootout Mikhail Grigorenko scored the only goal of five shooters to give Buffalo a 5-4 win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Montreal 5-4 in shootout

'Coach Ron Rolston liked what he saw from this year’s 16th overall pick. “He has a ton of ability, a lot of poise, he can makes plays and really skate and cover a lot of ground for his size,” Rolston said.' … [Read more...] about Duff’s observations from Montreal