Archives for October 20, 2013

'But, once again, Buffalo managed to set the bar below what appeared to be rock bottom. It’s almost unfathomable how far and fast the organization has fallen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hit another low as latest loss leaves Rolston testy

'“I’m never nervous before the game,” Zadorov said. “It’s my life to play hockey. Why be nervous if I like it? I did a pretty good job in the preseason games and the coaches saw that. I think they think I’m ready to go.”' … [Read more...] about Zadorov shines in his NHL debut with Sabres

'It’s basically become a chicken-or-egg dilemma: How can a guy prove he can succeed if he’s not put in position to succeed?' … [Read more...] about Use of Grigorenko continues to be a hot topic

'Wretched first periods are dooming the Sabres. After getting outshot 14-3 and outscored 2-0 Saturday, opponents have outshot the Sabres 141-77 during the opening 20 minutes this season and outscored them 13-1.' … [Read more...] about Awful first period dooms Sabres in loss to Avalanche

'“That’s a long time with one organization,” Sacco said prior to the Sabres’ 4-2 loss. “I have a lot of friends that are still there and a lot of good memories from there. That’s where everything started for me.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres assistant Joe Sacco on years as Avalanche head coach: ‘good memories’

Colorado Avalanche now 7-1 after road victory over Buffalo Sabres (Denver Post) Avs' Cody McLeod suspended, to meet with NHL about hit vs. Red Wings (Denver Post) Photo gallery (Denver Post) Avalanche Bounces Back and Quiets Doubts (ColoradoAvalanche.com) Photo gallery (ColoradoAvalanche.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Colorado Coverage

'“The union’s got to do it (represent Kaleta),” Richards told the Daily News on Friday. “But to continue to injure people that are playing the game that you make a great living at and get to play in the best league in the world, there’s just not a lot of respect there. I don’t know why they’d ... they have to do it I guess (represent Kaleta). It’s frustrating. I can’t imagine … [Read more...] about Dirty play from Sabres’ Patrick Kaleta raises question if NHL would ban player

'The Sabres' first shot on goal came with 5:50 left in the first period and drew a loud ovation from the crowd. Colorado outshot Buffalo 14-3 in the first period. It was the second time this season the Sabres have managed just three shots in a period.' … [Read more...] about Avalanche bounce back, ease past Sabres 4-2

'The Buffalo Sabres have added rookie defenseman Nikita Zadorov to the active roster and sent fellow defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen to AHL Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add D Zadorov to active roster

'Cody Hodgson also scored for the Sabres, who fell to 1-8-1 this year. Ryan Miller allowed all four goals on 26 shots.' … [Read more...] about Colorado 4, Buffalo 2

'"A lot of our vets are out there at the start of a hockey game," Sabres coach Ron Rolston said. "I think preparation is the first thing you look at, focus on what you need to do early on in the game. ... We�ve got to get a better start."' … [Read more...] about Avalanche jump on Sabres early in win

'They played better in the second, and much, much better in the third period, but by that time it was too late.' … [Read more...] about Slow start dooms Sabres, lose 4-2 to Colorado

'I will say the six D did pick it up in the third period and were MUCH better, but by that time you’re down 4-1 and it’s too late.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Zadorov worked in slowly

'"There's too much thinking, maybe, instead of just doing. Or maybe it's not enough thinking. You pick and choose. It's very hard to say," Sabres defenseman Henrik Tallinder said. "I think we're tentative at times. Even when we chip it out of our zone, they get the puck back. They can come in 3-on-2s, almost breakaways. That means we're doing something wrong as a team. What it … [Read more...] about Sabres’ struggles continue with loss to Avalanche

'“We had a concerted effort that we wanted a good start tonight,” Sabres coach Rolston said. “So obviously it wasn’t the right way to do it and we have to find a better way to do it. We didn’t obviously get through to them.”' … [Read more...] about Another slow starts sinks Sabres in Zadorov’s NHL debut