Archives for October 18, 2013

'It wasn’t pretty as the Sabres failed miserably in their attempt to follow up on a 4-3 shootout win against the Islanders. The Sabres have made a habit of bad starts, but they set the bar for opening on their heels Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Slow-starting Sabres outclassed by Canucks

'“It’s been good so far. He’s a very passionate intense coach and I think we needed that in this locker room,” said goaltender Roberto Luongo. “He’s bringing a lot to the table and the guys are buying in.”' … [Read more...] about Tortorella bring passion to Canucks but tones down public persona

'“It’s high. It’s no fun,” Sabres co-captain Thomas Vanek said. “Every guy in here trains all summer long to be successful. To have the record we have is disappointing.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres start meekly again, get blanked by Canucks

'“He stayed committed to the Sabres and wanted to push for a spot in training camp and proved it,” Ott said. “I think he was top two if not second on the skating test. Not only (is he) in great physical shape, but then he came in and he’s fighting in exhibition (games) like he’s a 20-year-old trying to make the team again.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cody McCormick impressing again after brief AHL stint

'"The team has a lot of faith in me and believes in me and it's great that I'm here the next six years - it's a great relationship," he stressed. "I'm not going to go back on the trade. I'm happy to be a Sabre and that's all I'm going to talk about. I'm excited. I know I say that a lot, but I'm happy to have the support. And I have no bitterness (toward Vancouver)."' … [Read more...] about Hodgson not rattling his Sabres

Canucks put away a team in turmoil (Vancouver Province) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Vancouver Coverage

'“I don’t really want to get into it,” he said of his remarks about the Canucks. “It was really just a media request [for an interview] one day. I answered the call. I really don’t want to get into it now."' … [Read more...] about Cody Hodgson still dealing with Canucks rumours

'The Sabres (1-7-1) remain winless at home this season and were again booed off the ice after the second period in what's become a familiar refrain.' … [Read more...] about Canucks blank Sabres 3-0

'The appeal was filed Wednesday evening by the NHL Players' Association on the player's behalf. The league hasn't yet announced when the appeal will be heard.' … [Read more...] about Sabres RW Kaleta appeals 10-game suspension

'Buffalo nearly cut ist deficit in half early in the third but a video review ruled that Thomas Vanek's wrister did not cross the goal line. Vanek received a pass skating down the right flank and launched a shot off the crossbar, which bounced on the goal line behind Luongo but never crossed it.' … [Read more...] about Vancouver 3, Buffalo 0

'Things continue to go from bad to worse for the Sabres, who fell to 1-7-1. Following Stanton's goal that made it 3-0 at 10:04 of the third period, there were loud "Fire Darcy" chants -- referring to Sabres general manager Darcy Regier -- echoing throughout the First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Canucks jump out early in dominating win over Sabres

'The Canucks went up by three following Ryan Stanton's first-ever NHL goal about halfway through the final period, sending most of the First Niagara Center crowd toward the exits.' … [Read more...] about Canucks Blank Sabres 3-0

'Kassian was suspended for the first five games of the season and is playing in his third game. He had five shifts for 3:53 and one shot. You would think he’d come into Buffalo like a bull, but he didn’t have a hit in the first 20 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Hodgson vs Kassian

'Ryan Miller stopped 31 shots for the Sabres, who fell to 1-7-1. Buffalo has scored more than two goals just once in its nine games -- the Sabres got their only win by beating the New York Islanders 4-3 in a shootout on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Luongo, Canucks shut out struggling Sabres

'“It’s frustrating. We had a lot of reasons to build off last game and we just came out flat,” Sabres center Cody Hodgson said. “They dominated the first. They had power play after power play and we just didn’t generate any offense.”' … [Read more...] about It was a Luong night